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Trooper captures cow escaping from Ohio State Fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A state trooper caught an unusual escapee while on duty at the Ohio State Fair. “No day in the life of a state trooper is the same,” reads a social media post from Ohio State Highway Patrol. The law enforcement agency shared photos of Sergeant Gasser catching an escaped cow from […]
Anti-gerrymandering campaign drawing big cash from inside, outside Ohio
COLUMBUS — The massive effort to dramatically change how Ohio redraws congressional and legislative districts raked in a whopping $23 million during the first half of this year and spent every dollar to qualify for the ballot and lock up advertising time. And as the opposition has frequently predicted, it is drawing millions from national organizations from outside Ohio. The largest single check, $6 million, was cut by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a left-leaning, Washington-based non-profit “dark money” corporation. Article IV, a Virginia-based non-profit corporation, gave just under $3 million; the Tides Foundation, of San Francisco, $2 million; the Our American Future Foundation, of Washington, just under $2.5 million; the Movement Voter Project, of Massachusetts, just over $1 million; and the National Education Association, of Washington, $1 million. From within the state, the Ohio Education Association has given $1.55 million and the Ohio Progressive Collaboration, $1.5 million.
More voter rolls updated Ohio
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed county election officials Thursday to remove another 499 noncitizens registered to vote from the state’s voter rolls. The move is the latest part of a multi-phase, comprehensive audit of the state’s voter registration database ahead of the November general election. "I swore an oath to uphold the constitution of our state, and that document clearly states that only United...
Sights and sounds from Day 1 of high school football practice
High school football in Ohio began Thursday with the first practices of the 2024 season. Week 1 games are scheduled for Aug. 23. Here are some sights and sounds from around The Blade’s coverage area on opening day on the gridiron. Check back for updates. Central Catholic
Jon Husted amasses $5 million, expands campaign cash lead over 2026 governor hopefuls
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the first half of this year, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted raised $1.7 million for his 2026 campaign for governor, more than twice the amount raised by his two potential Republican rivals combined. That’s according to new campaign-finance reports Husted, Attorney General Dave Yost and state...
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Ohioans can now add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced that Ohioans with iPhones or Apple Watches can now add their Ohio-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, which can be used in person at select businesses, in select apps, and at TSA security checkpoints.
Moderate drought spreads in Northeast Ohio while severe drought worsens southern counties
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Moderate drought conditions continue in Northeast Ohio, while also spreading farther east and to the south in the region. Meanwhile, conditions in southern Ohio have continued to worsen, according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor update released on Thursday. The portion of the state classified as...
Ohio ranked as the No. 9 state for the most student loan debt in the country
Nearly 8,000 Ohioans had their student debt erased in February 2024, which was good news for those saddled with loan payments. Despite that, Ohio ranks ninth in the country for the most student debt, according to a July 31 study from personal finance site WalletHub. The ranking compared all 50 states' average student...
Good Samaritan Hospital earns 1st spine surgery accreditation in Ohio
Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital has become the first hospital in Ohio to earn the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery. The seal reflects an organization's commitment to safe and quality patient care, according to a July 30 press release. Good Samaritan's spine surgery program...
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