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OPINION: Proposed solar project stands in 'stark contrast' to 'conservation stewardship'
Apr 1, 2024
In June 2020 I moved my family a few miles outside of Mount Vernon to a small house on 20 acres. It was like a dream come true for me. I had always wanted to live out in the country surrounded by trees and some good open farmland.
Ask your lawmaker to vote 'no' on bills requiring a supermajority to amend state constitution
Apr 29, 2023
As Ohioans, we all want our votes to count and our voices to be heard.
Brenner: ‘It’s great having this time to get around the state and see people face to face!’
Apr 27, 2023
State Sen. Andrew O. Brenner (R-Delaware) toured Ohio Senate District 19 while the legislature was on break.
Ohio self-serve kiosk sports betting a first in the nation
Dec 31, 2022
Just one day away from legal sports betting in Ohio, a new report showed that one segment of the market could generate approximately $80 million in total bets in the first year of betting.
New 988 suicide prevention hotline aims to better reach those in crisis
Nov 1, 2022
Mental illness affects people from all walks of life, and it is important to have awareness of the issue and how to handle it, whether for yourself or a loved one.
Legal sports betting in Ohio launches New Year’s Day
Aug 5, 2022
Sports Fans in Ohio can place their first legal wagers January 1, 2023.
Early voting for legislative, central committee primary races starts July 6
Jul 2, 2022
Local residents have until July 5 to register to vote in the Aug. 2 primary election for state legislative and party central committee races.
Abortion facilities file suit to stop Ohio’s ‘heartbeat’ law
Jul 2, 2022
Abortion providers in Ohio challenged the state’s six-week abortion ban with a lawsuit filed in the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Physician: Mental health, drug abuse major issues among elderly
Jul 2, 2022
A new report contains some startling facts about the health of senior citizens in Ohio and the rest of the nation, particularly on drug abuse,
Ohio lawmakers want tax credit for baby formula
Jun 28, 2022
Ohio parents or guardians who buy infant formula could receive a $600 tax break if a bill proposed by state Democrats gets through the General Assembly.
Survey: 66% of Ohioans say they won’t bet on sports
Jun 28, 2022
Legal sports betting is still more than six months away, but more than two-thirds of Ohio adults say they don’t plan to place any wagers when it becomes legal, according to a new survey.
'Inhaling any foreign substance can have effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems': OSU professor and AHA call for legislation to reduce youth vaping
Jun 24, 2022
An Ohio State University professor and the American Heart Association (AHA) are calling on lawmakers to take action to reduce the use of e-cigarettes among young people and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Overturning Roe opens door for possible Ohio ban on abortion
Jun 24, 2022
Two bills in the Ohio General Assembly would ban abortion in the state following Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that prevented states from banning abortion.
Gov. DeWine statement on state review of Ohio power outages
Jun 22, 2022
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued the following statement on last week's power outages:
Ohio Supreme Court to hear municipal income tax case
Jun 17, 2022
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the state’s municipal income tax code that allowed cities to levy taxes on workers who did not live or work in those communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opioid prescriptions would be electronic if DeWine signs Ohio bill
Jun 13, 2022
Prescriptions for opioids in Ohio could only be written electronically if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a bill recently passed by the General Assembly.
Study: Mental health assessments often fail to identify suicidal ideation among gun owners
Jun 7, 2022
Researchers say expanded inquiries tailored to individual situations can save lives.
Self-defense could be required to graduate from Ohio high schools
Jun 7, 2022
Ohio high school students could have to add self-defense to the list of requirements for graduation.
Culvert replacement restricting traffic on Mount Gilead Road
Jun 6, 2022
A culvert replacement will restrict traffic on State Route 95 (Mount Gilead Road) in Knox County near Fredericktown beginning today, June 6.
Water Sports Foundation urges summer boaters to follow safety guidelines
May 31, 2022
As summer approaches and boaters prepare to head to the nation's waterways for fun in the sun, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) is calling for new and returning boaters to follow safe boating practices.