Goodyear to close Latin American office, move jobs back to Akron
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is moving its Latin American headquarters in Brazil back to Akron along with 30 to 50 jobs.
Ohio sheriff outfitting deputies with body cameras
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in Lucas County will soon be outfitted with body cameras as a permanent part of their uniforms.
Charges dropped against Springfield drone hobbyist
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor has dropped charges against a man who deputies said was flying a video camera-equipped drone that hindered the landing of a medical helicopter at an accident scene.
Mother: Boy killed by police never had a chance
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NEW YORK (AP) — The mother of a 12-year-old boy shot to death by police on a Cleveland playground says her son was never given a chance to follow officers' orders.
Ohio targets pot possession driving penalty
Written by JULIE CARR SMYTH, AP Statehouse Correspondent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers are taking early steps toward lifting Ohio's driving penalties for marijuana possession.
Police altering tactics after killings, protests
Written by ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With tensions running high over the killings of blacks by police, departments around the country are changing policies and procedures to curb the use of deadly force, ease public distrust and protect officers from retaliation.
Ohio public records training to be offered online
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Public officials and others can now take an online training course to learn about Ohio's open records and open meeting laws.
Ohio painkiller addictions on par with alcoholism
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — Addiction to painkillers in Ohio is now on par with alcoholism, according to recent state data reflecting a trend in substance abuse in the state.