Ohio bill shielding liquor deal money heads to gov
Written by ANN SANNER,Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Proceeds of the state's $1.5 billion liquor deal with a job-creation nonprofit would be shielded from public audit under a late addition to a fast-tracked bill now headed to the governor's desk.
Ohio police say streaker hid in dryer
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati man has been given a jail outfit to wear after being arrested on a charge that he ran naked into his street while drunk, then took refuge in a dryer.
Most council members quit in Ohio village
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELMWOOD PLACE, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio village in upheaval over its use of traffic cameras to catch speeders is down to two council members after the majority resigned.
Probe of well-connected truck stop chain may widen
Written by SHEILA BURKE,Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The federal investigation into the truck stop chain owned by the family of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam led to its first convictions this week and threatens to widen against employees at Pilot Flying J.
Workers at Wright-Patt get furlough notices this week
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's largest military base says more than 10,000 civilian employees will get furlough notices beginning Friday.
Report: Cincinnati zoo not making money
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI (AP) — A new consultant's report isn't good news for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
Panel plans vote on $1B rebate to Ohio employers
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Directors of Ohio's insurance fund for injured workers are nearing a vote on Gov. John Kasich's proposal to send $1 billion in cash rebates to businesses, local governments and schools.
Legislation focuses on troubled Columbus schools
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House has passed a measure aimed at boosting accountability and results in the Columbus public schools.