COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A professional engineer would get a formal role in amusement ride safety under a bill headed to the Ohio governor’s desk. Legislation dubbed Tyler’s Law would place a…
Threat report prompts Ohio school district to cancel classes
JEFFERSON, Ohio (AP) — A shooting threat reported to a bus driver has prompted an Ohio school district to cancel classes. Superintendent John Montanaro of the Jefferson Area Local School District says…
ICE withdraws big fines for immigrants living in churches
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reversing course months after threatening six-figure fines against immigrants taking sanctuary at c…
Ohio to get $40M in US settlement with ex-opioid distributor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Attorney General’s Office says Ohio will receive nearly $40 million as part of a nationwide settlement with a British company that once distributed a drug used to…
J&J sets aside $4 billion for proposed opioid settlement
By The Associated Press Johnson & Johnson says it has set aside $4 billion for its share of a proposed multistate agreement to settle opioid litigation, a step that forced it to slash its recently…
Workers at large GM plant in Michigan approve contract
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at one of the largest General Motors factories have voted to ratify a new contract with the company, an indication that a five-week strike could be coming to an end. United Auto…
Repeal of state sales tax on tampons headed to Ohio governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A proposal repealing Ohio’s sales tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products is headed to the governor. The measure cleared the Ohio Senate on Wednesday in a 30-1 v…
Attorney reinstated to practice law after suspension
CINCINNATI (AP) — A well-known Cincinnati-area attorney has been reinstated to practice law after a yearlong suspension. The Ohio Supreme Court reinstated attorney Clyde Bennett II on Tuesday. He was …
Police: Man says he called to house where held against will
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio say a man who told them he took an ambulance to escape a house where he was tortured and held against his will said he was called there by his ex-girlfriend who cla…
Man sentenced in slaying of elderly neighbor appeals
WARREN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man sentenced to life in prison without parole for beating to death a 94-year-old neighbor with a flashlight when he was 15 wants an appeals court to vacate his conviction …