Ohio’s two paths to fix the unemployment fund: One sticks it to those who lose their jobs

By Today in Ohio | cleveland.com For half a century, Ohio has failed to maintain a solvent unemployment fund, and now lawmakers are debating two starkly different approaches to fix it—with one option placing the burden squarely on the shoulders of Ohioans …

Ohio Judge Rules State’s $700 Million Voucher Program Is Unconstitutional

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter An Ohio judge has found the state’s main voucher program violates the state constitution, dealing a blow to one of the nation’s largest private school tuition payment …

Republicans will control redrawing Ohio's congressional map

It's almost time to redraw Ohio's congressional map, and Republicans hold all the power to draw more GOP districts headed into competitive national midterm elections. Republicans control every aspect of the redistricting process in Ohio. They have …

Wayne grad Joshua Padilla maintains wrestling mentality on Ohio State offensive line

Now a 6-foot-4, 300-pound center for the Buckeyes, Padilla was 89-16 in three years as a wrestler at Wayne High School. He went 24-3 as a sophomore and 32-2 as a junior and was the top wrestler in the GWOC at 285 pounds while also starting at tackle for …

Mobile food routes provides meals and snacks to hundreds of Ohio children during summer months

Jodi Hess drove her Head Start van through the Upper Valley Medical Center parking lot in Troy on Tuesday and received 18 food boxes to give to the three families she works with.  “This is extra support for kids for the summer. … A lot of kids skip meals …

Chocolate chip cookie dough deviled eggs at the Ohio State Fair

Local agencies pay tribute after death of Ohio deputy

HARDIN COUNTY — Several local agencies are mourning the death of an Ohio deputy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post that Detective Bryan Bodine passed away on …

Ohio St. football stars join forces to support Ronald McDonald House

COLUMBUS – Tuesday afternoon, five Ohio State football players – Kayden McDonald, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Will Smith, and Beau Atkinson – joined forces for a great cause. This fall, the five Buckeyes will serve as the faces of a campaign with Ronald …

Funding available to return wanted, violent offenders to Ohio

COLUMBUS – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced Wednesday the availability of funds to help law enforcement agencies extradite violent suspects arrested on outstanding warrants. A total of $200,000 is now available this fiscal year as part of …

Brightspeed Expands Ohio Fiber Network with Cincinnati Asset Acquisition

Brightspeed, the nation's third-largest fiber broadband builder empowering more homes and businesses with reliable, super-fast connectivity, announced the acquisition of 235 miles of fiber assets in suburban Cincinnati from Cincinnati Communications.  …