By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio plans to increase payments to approved relatives caring for children who were taken frPoseyom their parents even when the family mem…
State data: Majority of Ohio medical marijuana users over 40
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Figures released by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy show that more than two-thirds of the state’s medical marijuana cardholders are over the age of 40. The data shows a…
State offers grants for specialized court programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state of Ohio is now offering $7.5 million in grant funding to support the expansion of specialized court programs focusing on recovery from substance use or mental health di…
Ohio court hears fight about ‘takeovers’ of troubled schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A law that changed how Ohio intervenes in repeatedly poor-performing school districts should be found unconstitutional, a school board and school employees’ unions argued W…
Ohio governor convenes talks with lawyers in opioid lawsuits
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that he has convened a meeting with the state attorney general and lawyers for cities and counties involve…
Developers plan luxury hotel in basket-shaped building
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — Developers plan to turn the iconic, basket-shaped building in Ohio that was once headquarters for The Longaberger Company into a hotel. One of the developers who bought the seven-s…
Chicago teachers’ strike highlights support staff shortages
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Demands by striking Chicago teachers for more nurses, librarians and social workers are highlighting concerns that resonate in high-poverty sch…
Governor orders flags lowered to honor Ohio soldier killed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags in parts of the state lowered to half-staff to honor an Ohio soldier killed in an Army training accident in Georgia. Ohio’s Republican go…
Parts of county to be tested for radiological contaminants
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — A private company will test schools and homes near a former uranium enrichment plant in Ohio for radiological contaminants after trace amounts of enriched uranium were found at a …
Group misses deadline to get nuclear plant bailout on ballot
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A group trying to overturn the financial rescue for Ohio’s two nuclear power plants says it doesn’t have enough signatures needed for a statewide vote. Ohioans Against …