Law authored by Ohio congressman cracks down on fentanyl drug traffickers

WASHINGTON — With more than 324,000 fentanyl-related deaths recorded in the United States over the past five years, lawmakers are intensifying efforts to combat the deadly opioid crisis. A new federal law, co-authored by Ohio Congressman Bob Latta, aims to …

Ohio State mailbag: What would be a successful year? How good does Julian Sayin need to be?

It seems like Ohio State just walked off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the national championship trophy yesterday, yet here we are just two weeks away from the start of preseason camp. You have a lot of questions about the reloading Buckeyes, so …

Three Ross County Students Receive Appalachian Ohio Scholarships

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including three students from Ross County. Adena High School graduates Randy Daniels and Sydnee …

Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do medical marijuana, underscoring the dramatic effect legalizing recreational cannabis has had on Ohio’s market. Despite a five-year head start, the recreational market is …

Ohio Cannabis Coalition Debuts Safe Cannabis Use Educational Campaign

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Cannabis Coalition has kicked off a statewide education campaign titled “Buy Local Ohio: Safe, Tested Cannabis” to guide adult consumers in Ohio’s burgeoning adult-use cannabis market. With the increased accessibility of cannabis, …

Terrelle Pryor's lawsuit against Ohio State, NCAA and Big Ten dismissed

A judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor had filed against the school, the NCAA and the Big Ten over denied compensation for name, image and likeness during his college career. Chief Judge Sarah D. Morrison of the …

Lucas County leaders express worry about the elimination of Ohio property taxes during Friday press conference

Lawmakers at the state level are working to abolish property taxes. Local leaders want to pursue alternatives. TOLEDO, Ohio — Several Lucas County leaders, commissioners and State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson came together during a Friday morning press …

Literacy grants of $45M going to 33 Ohio schools, districts

(The Center Square) – At a time when the U.S. Department of Education is pausing federal funding allocations to states, Ohio announced it’s sending more than $45 million in federal money to schools around the state for literacy projects. The state plans to …

2 charged after 13-year-old Washington County girl drowns in Ohio River

WEIRTON, W.Va. — Two people are facing charges after a 13-year-old girl from Burgettstown drowned in the Ohio River last month. Ashley Shelton, 29, and Joshua Lockerbie, 34, both of Weirton, were arrested Wednesday in connection with the drowning of Reese …

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