Kings Island will feature largest animatronic dinosaur
Written by AP
MASON, Ohio (AP) — A southwestern Ohio theme park is announcing a huge new feature — the world's largest animatronic dinosaur.
Couple charged in death of toddler
Written by AP
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors have charged an Ohio woman and her live-in boyfriend with involuntary manslaughter and other crimes in the death of her 17-month-old son.
Rape indictment identifies DNA, not suspect
Written by AP
CLEVELAND (AP) — A grand jury in Cleveland has returned a rape indictment against an unknown individual based on DNA genetic evidence.
Ohio city that became recession focus rebounds
Written by AP
WLMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio community that became a national focal point for demonstrating the pain of recession job loss is making a slow comeback.
Ohio House to drop Medicaid expansion
Written by ANN SANNER,Associated Press JULIE CARR SMYTH,Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Republican-controlled legislative panel will drop Gov. John Kasich's proposal to expand the Medicaid program from the state's two-year budget plan, The Associated Press has learned, as advocates for extending the health care coverage to thousands more low-income Ohioans prepared to rally against the move.
Man killed by train in Delaware
Written by AP
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a 34-year-old man has been killed by a train in central Ohio.
Chief: Circleville woman fatally beaten after joining fight
Written by AP
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio police chief says a 21-year-old woman was beaten to death in a neighborhood brawl last month when she jumped in after two teens had already started fighting in the street.
Cincinnati casino draws $21 million in 1st month
Written by THE BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF
CINCINNATI (AP) — Regulators say Ohio's newest casino raked in $21 million in revenue during its first month of operation.