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Ohio National Guard to send over 100 members to Washington, DC
OHIO/WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some Ohio National Guard members will be deployed across our nation’s capital. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Governor Mike DeWine announced Saturday that 150 military police from the Ohio...

Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers Association President Speaks with Owens Students
PERRYSBURG — Owens Community College’s Department of Transportation Technologies has partnered with the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers Association (NWOTPA) to enhance the student experience in the John Deere Tech program. The department recently...

Powerball tops $600 million; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Powerball jackpot is now the largest it’s been this year, reaching $605 million for the drawing on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The largest jackpot this year was a $526.5 million prize won March 29 in California. The Saturday, Aug....
Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Aug. 16, 2025
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 16, 2025, results for each game: Powerball Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. 23-40-49-65-69, Powerball: 23, Power...

Foxconn chairman says collaboration with Softbank in Ohio is part of Stargate project
Audio By Carbonatix TAIPEI (Reuters) -Foxconn’s chairman said on Monday that Taiwan company’s collaboration with SoftBank in Ohio is part of OpenAI’s Stargate project. Young Liu told reporters that SoftBank will provide the venue and the...

Foxconn says Softbank is buyer of Ohio plant for Stargate project
Technology The companies are working together on AI infrastructure in the US, chairman says Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn, delivers a speech during the Computex 2025 exhibition in Taipei on May 20, 2025. © AP LAULY LI August 18, 2025 17:17 JST...

Ohio sending 150 National Guard members to D.C.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio is sending 150 military police from the Ohio National Guard to help patrol to Washington D.C. as part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce crime and homelessness in the nation’s capitol. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine...

Fire at Ohio County Mine extinguished without injuries
Marshall County, WV — BENWOOD, W.Va. — A fire broke out at the Ohio County Mine in Benwood just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, affecting a coal belt line and coal house. According to Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Hart, it took...
New Yorker and Chinese national charged with running scams that took thousands from elderly victims in Ohio
A federal grand jury has returned a 10-count indictment charging two men with defrauding elderly victims in Northeast Ohio out of thousands of dollars. The victims affected reside in Cleveland Heights, Willoughby, Canton, and Warren. According to...
Bill would integrate character curriculum into Ohio schools
Lawmakers in the House Education Committee are mulling a bill that would integrate character curriculum into the education of Ohio school students in grades 7 through 12. The model curriculum must include the value of finishing high school,...

Ohio governor agrees to send National Guard military police to Washington, D.C.
The move comes after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of the National Guard to quell what he called "complete and total lawlessness" in the capital. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is sending 150 military police from the...

Ohio to deploy more than 100 National Guard troops to DC at federal request, DeWine says
The governor’s office said the Ohio National Guard members are expected to arrive in D.C. in the coming days. COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 Ohio National Guard members are set to deploy across Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump's...

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Ohio State football names captains, Block O recipient
Ohio State has named its team captains for the upcoming football season, with four Buckeyes earning the honor. Defensive back Sonny Styles, safety Caleb Downs, wide receiver Brandon Inniss, and offensive lineman Austin Siereveld will serve as...

Ohiopyle tops list of ‘great value stays’
/Editor's Pick 1 / 3 White water rafting is a popular activity at Ohiopyle State Park. Courtesy of Go Laurel Highlands 2 / 3 Riders with Ohiopyle Biking Club take a break to appreciate one of the stunning views at Ohiopyle State Park. Courtesy of...

West Virginia, Ohio Send Hundreds of National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C.
A member of the District of Columbia National Guard walks past the Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) PARKERSBURG — National Guardsmen from West Virginia and Ohio are headed to Washington,...

Baumgartner ‘paints it red’ with re-election fundraiser alongside guest speaker, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan
The din of 200 protesters outside was imperceptible in the Davenport Grand event room, where hundreds of Republican lawmakers and key supporters gathered for the biggest re-election fundraiser yet for freshman Congressman Michael Baumgartner. The...

Local Ohio Chick-fil-A to require chaperones for teenage customers — causing community uproar
An Ohio Chick-fil-A announced to customers this week that minors, including teens, must bring an adult over 21 years old to their franchise if they want to dine in — ruffling feathers and sparking pushback from local residents before the start of...

Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for high-stakes opener against Texas Longhorns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio State Buckeyes know there’s no easing into the 2025 college football season. Their opener comes against the top-ranked Texas Longhorns, and head coach Ryan Day says that means his team has to be sharp from the very...

West Virginia, Ohio governors commit National Guard troops to D.C. policing
A first sergeant with the District of Columbia National Guard watches as activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)...