ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s State Highway Patrol says two people have died and two have been seriously injured after touching power lines downed when a car crashed into a utility pole. The patrol…
Wright State University names provost as its next president
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Wright State University has named its provost as the school’s next president. The university’s Board of Trustees announced in a release Monday that Provost Susan Edwa…
Teen gets prosthetic featuring bionic hand
By LESLIE GARTRELL The Daily Standard FORT RECOVERY, Ohio (AP) — Rita Homan has always been more than willing to lend a helping hand. Nowadays if you ask her if she can lend a hand, she’ll likel…
GM workers ratify contract, ending contentious 40-day strike
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A contentious 40-day strike that crippled General Motors’ U.S. production came to an end Friday as workers approved a new contract with the co…
DeWine signs law enhancing Ohio efforts against cyberattacks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill aimed at enhancing Ohio’s resilience to cyberattacks, including those aimed at its election systems. The measure signed Friday adds a chi…
Man convicted of kidnapping woman who escaped at truck stop
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A South Carolina truck driver has been convicted of kidnapping a woman who escaped her captor in Ohio. A federal court jury in Akron convicted 32-year-old Anthony Ingram on Thursday…
Ohio governor: Another company interested in closed GM plant
WARREN, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor says a second potential buyer is showing interest in the shuttered General Motors automotive assembly plant near Youngstown. But Gov. Mike DeWine wouldn’…
New allegations made as Ohio University probes hazing
By DAN SEWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio University students have made allegations of being forced to drink excessively, strip, and endure grueling exercise and long periods of confinemen…
Drug access means no more Ohio executions likely this year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor says it’s “highly unlikely” the state’s last execution scheduled for this year will be carried out because of problems finding letha…
Drug drop-off boxes will be open across Ohio on Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio agencies says there will be hundreds of sites open on Saturday where residents can get rid of old or unwanted prescription drugs. It’s all part of National Prescriptio…