Ohio State vs. Texas football: Ranking the 11 players most likely to determine the outcome

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football set a record last season by beating five teams ranked in the top five of the AP poll. Ahead of each of those contests, coach Ryan Day reiterated the need for the best players to deliver on the biggest stage....

Who is Northeast Ohio’s best boys golfer for 2025? Our picks, your votes (poll)

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Who is the best high school boys golfer in Northeast Ohio this season? We are turning to you to find out. The seven-county cleveland.com coverage area in Northeast Ohio is full of golf talent. We want to give you the chance to...

Who’s the best kicker, punter in NE Ohio football 2025? Our picks, your votes

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Meet the top high school football players in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area. Cleveland.com is presenting the top players at every position in a 13-part series, including kicker and punter. If you purchase a product or...

OhioHealth taking over former Big Lots headquarters near New Albany

OhioHealth is expanding services in central Ohio, acquiring the former Big Lots headquarters in New Albany for future health care needs. COLUMBUS, Ohio — OhioHealth is continuing to expand its services across central Ohio after acquiring the...

Northeast Ohio weather: Flirting with Fall tonight; heating back up this weekend

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A cold front moved through Wednesday, ushering in a cooler (slightly drier) air mass. Tonight will feel almost like late-August/early-September. Temperatures will fall into the lower 60s by morning. A few communities may...

Another Ohio sheriff’s office is sued for not turning over ICE records

The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is suing a second county, accusing it of violating the...

Little Cloud Sandwiches Delivers Big Flavors in Ohio City

click to enlarge Courtesy Photo Little Cloud Sandwiches If you’re noticing more breakfast sandwiches than ever, you’re not alone. These portable brunches are popping up everywhere, including places one might not typically expect. And at the heart...

Ohio agencies announce summer crisis cooling assistance

The Ohio Department of Development and the Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission have issued a reminder that income-eligible Ohioans can access summer cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program from July 1...

Hidden Histories: George Steinbrenner's Ohio roots, a legacy beyond the Yankees

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — George Steinbrenner, the iconic owner of the New York Yankees, is remembered not only for transforming the team into a sports empire but also for his deep ties to central Ohio. Born in Rocky River, Ohio, in 1930,...

Ohio Tourism Generated $57B in Economic Impact in 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The upward momentum of the state’s tourism industry continued in 2024, according to statistics released Tuesday. Ohio saw nearly 242 million visits in 2024, up 3.5 million from the year before. Overnight stays – a sign that...

Ohio gas prices declined from last week: See how much here

State gas prices declined last week and reached an average of $2.92 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.17 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state...

Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 13: See how many Ohioans won prizes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Although no one won the $531 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 13, many players in Ohio took home a bit more cash. The winning numbers for Powerball on Wednesday, Aug. 13, were 4, 11, 40, 44 and...

Ohio's best: Top 25 boys soccer players entering 2025 season

Sherrod Brown gives Democrats jolt of enthusiasm in Ohio

Democrats are making a play for Ohio in next year’s Senate race as former Sen. Sherrod Brown prepares an expected comeback attempt. The Buckeye State was once firmly purple, but has become increasingly red in the Trump era. President Trump won the...

Ramaswamy’s Uphill Battle: Ohio GOP won't elect Black, Brown governorLetters to the Editor 

Race matters “[Biotech billionaire] Vivek Ramaswamy has huge fundraising lead over Amy Acton in Ohio governor’s race” reported (July 31) Haley BeMiller and Jessie Balmert. But Republican Ramaswamy also faces a major — perhaps insurmountable —...

Which central Ohio football players transferred ahead of 2025 season?

Central Ohio high school football has its share of standouts as we draw closer to the 2025 season, but a reality of the scene today is that players do not necessarily suit up for the same team for four years. In addition to family moves,...

Why Ohio State is the most recession-proof program in college football

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Program Builders series, focusing on the behind-the-scenes executives and people fueling the future growth of their sports. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer always had an idea that he would retire from...

MotoAmerica adopts rapid concussion blood test ahead of Ohio races

This weekend, some of the fastest motorcycle racers in the country will descend on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio for the latest round of the MotoAmerica Championship. The motorsports organization has added a new tool to its...

Ohio Legislature Makes Minor Revisions to Public Contracting Process

House Bill 96, which is an operating appropriations bill, was passed by the Ohio legislature on June 25, 2025, and signed by Governor DeWine on June 30, 2025. The bill made a number of minor revisions to the requirements in Chapter 153 of the Ohio...

New beekeeping regulations for Ohio

The recent state budget bill, House Bill 96, enacted new changes for Ohio beekeepers effective next year. The $5 registration fee has been eliminated! This fee was collected for each apiary registered by location when you submitted the paperwork...