Forest Hills School District joins 300+ Ohio districts in voucher lawsuit

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Forest Hills School District is joining a statewide lawsuit over school funding. The school board Wednesday night adopted its resolution to join more than 300 other public school districts in suing the State of Ohio. Only one …

Grounded geese causing some traffic trouble across Ohio — what drivers need to know

Videos shared by Ohio officials show geese causing traffic disruptions on major roadways. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two recent videos shared by the Ohio Department of Transportation show geese walking along major roadways, causing slow downs and near-misses. One …

Central Ohio pools prepare for Memorial Day weekend opening

Columbus and Worthington prepare to open community pools for Memorial Day weekend. COLUMBUS, Ohio — As families across central Ohio gear up for Memorial Day weekend, Columbus and Worthington say they’re ready to open community pools — rain or shine. …

A Week of Art, History, and Fun in the Mid-Ohio Valley

If you’re looking for entertainment, learning experiences, and hands-on fun in the Mid-Ohio Valley, this week is packed with something for everyone. From art displays and history tours to Bigfoot sightings and sewing classes, there’s no shortage of local …

Northwest Ohio law enforcement agencies weigh in on proposed citation and arrest quota ban

Wood and Lucas County Sheriffs say quotas should not be used, but while one says numbers aren't a strong performance indicator - the other says they're one of many. LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement ticket and arrest quotas could soon be a thing …

Ohio Bill Considers iGaming But Strikes Down Sweepstakes

Ohio is considering legalizing iGaming but sweepstakes are a no-go. Ohio Mulls Over Online Casinos A new bill in Ohio has proposed the legalization of online casinos, potentially turning the Buckeye State into the next iGaming market. However, the bill …

Pregnant mom in Ohio files lawsuit to stay in America and not be separated from her autistic U.S. citizen son

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Big lottery win delivers six-figure hit in small Ohio town

TORONTO, OH — A Rolling Cash 5 player from Toronto hit the game’s $100,000 jackpot in the Wednesday, May 14 drawing, the Ohio Lottery confirmed. The winner, who used the auto-pick option to select their numbers, matched all five — 12, 13, 23, 30, and 33 — …

CBRE Arranges $13M Sale of Industrial Property in West Chester, Ohio

99WEST CHESTER, OHIO — CBRE has arranged the $13 million sale of a 183,178-square-foot industrial property in West Chester near Cincinnati. Located at 9113 LeSaint Drive, the building served as the former headquarters of The O’Gara Group. Built in 1986 and …

Archaea Energy, Rumpke open 2 RNG plants in Ohio