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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...

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...

CareSource invests in RadleyCare to strengthen Ohio’s behavioral health workforce

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...

Southern Ohio Conference II – Conference Preview
By: Ty Carpenter Posted on: Thursday, August 14, 2025 < < Back to Wheelersburg Pirates 2024 Record: 9-5 (6-0) Despite a slow 0-3 start to the season, Wheelersburg caught fire and finished the regular season 6-4, going undefeated in conference play...

Staying Strong and Staying Put: The Fight for Trans Rights in Ohio Must Continue
This article first appeared in The Buckeye Flame As trans individuals and advocates in Ohio, we know that our community is facing extraordinary challenges right now. The fear, the hate, the legislation—it’s all real, and for many, it’s...

And finally… only in Ohio
An American state is to consider a bill proposing to create a register of job applicants who fail to show at interviews. Ohio’s dystopian House Bill 395 would allow employers to report applicants who skip interviews without notice, NBC4 Columbus...

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

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...

Ex-Alabama star hails Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith as potential “all-time” great wide receiver
Ohio State will have a major boost in 2025 with star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith returning for another season. Despite being the reigning national champions, the Buckeyes start the year ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25. Former Alabama...

Greg Landsman promotes app challenge and legislative priorities for Ohio's 1st district
Congressman Greg Landsman, who represents Ohio’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to highlight ongoing initiatives and encourage public engagement.On August 12, 2025, Landsman posted about the...

Fascinating Ohio: The creators of coffee alternatives
Each week on Fascinating Ohio, we introduce you to people from the Buckeye State with an interesting story to tell. This week, we are talking to three people who have devoted their passions to caffeine from different cultures. Sick of coffee?...
Mile-Split All Ohio track and field teams announced
LOGAN - The accolades keep coming from the Logan High School spring track and field season as the Mile-Split All Ohio teams were announced Tuesday. With many memorable races and performances, a number of Chieftain athletes were honored....
Logan girls golf kicks off Ohio Capital Conference slate
LOGAN - The Logan girls varsity golf team took a big step forward in Ohio Capital Conference play by finishing a strong second place in their first league match. The Chiefs tied Canal Winchester with identical 420 stroke scores and finished well...

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....

Logan County in Ohio sees 20% increase in number of professional licenses issued in week ending June 21
There were six professional licenses issued in Logan County in the week ending June 21, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.This is a 20% increase over the previous week ending June 14, 2025.Starting and...

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...

Arch Manning, Matthew McConaughey Make Texas Practice Much Cooler Before Showdown With Ohio State
No.1 team in the country faces defending national champions on Labor Day weekend. PublishedAugust 14, 2025 8:45 AM EDT•UpdatedAugust 14, 2025 8:45 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Just over two weeks out from the start of the college...

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...

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...