Sting operation leads to arrest in scam probe
CELINA — A joint enforcement involving the Celina Police Department, the FBI’s Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Of...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Goodwill opens second store in Athens County
On Thursday, Goodwill of South Central Ohio held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new store, located at the Market on State.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Property tax petition quest for Ohio ballot pushed to 2027 1 MIN READ
The Center Square Ohio voters will not get the chance to eliminate property taxes in the state when they go to the polls this November. Organizers of a pet...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Region ready to party for America’s 250th
LIMA — More than 500 Ohio communities will partake in America 250 celebrations in the week preceding July 4 to commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversa...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
OHSAA announces fall sports tournament divisions
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall sports tournaments in girls and boys...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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A major Supreme Court ruling on Thursday could have a big impact on immigration in Ohio.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Supreme Court ruling raises fears of deportation for Springfield's Haitian community
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Homeland Security can end Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitian immigrants living in the...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
This decision comes after the DOJ filed a motion May 26 asking the court to require Tres Genco to live more...
This decision comes after the DOJ filed a motion May 26 asking the court to require Tres Genco to live more than 2 miles from any Ohio college or university.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Ohio unclaimed funds claimants frustrated by monthslong delays as state faces growing backlog
Ohio unclaimed funds claimants frustrated by monthslong delays as state faces growing backlog
Jun 26, 2026Open source
The decision could affect thousands of Haitians in Ohio, including an estimated 12,000 people in central Ohio.
The decision could affect thousands of Haitians in Ohio, including an estimated 12,000 people in central Ohio.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Three-star linebacker commits to Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes
On Wednesday night, linebacker Jahmiere Daniels-Portis from Springfield (Ohio) High School announced his verbal commitment to the Buffs and head coach Deion...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season
Fifteen college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the NCAA
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Southern Ohio splits Wednesday's doubleheader clash with Clippers
Southern Ohio's Josh Caudill is tagged out by Muskegon's Kaden Howard during the 'Cheads 4-0 defeat in the second game of Wednesday's home doubleheader again...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Girls Flag Football now recognized as OHSAA’s newest sport
COLUMBUS —The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully-recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a u...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
OHSAA announces 4 fall sports 2026 tourney divisions 1 MIN READ
COLUMBUS —The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall sports tournaments —in girls and bo...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
NW athlete Lute showcasing singing ability in Star Spangled Sing-Off
Southern Ohio, and the Tri-State Area in general, has always been blessed with great musical talents. From homegrown products Earl Thomas Conley and Jacob To...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Flag football becomes OHSAA's 29th recognized sport
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, follow...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
DeWine vetoes GOP bill to require photo ID for absentee voting
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday night vetoed a controversial bill that would extend Ohio’s voter ID law to cover absentee voting as well.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Three years after Norfolk Southern train disaster, finish job on rail safety
Congress failed to pass the Railway Safety Act after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2020. Now, federal lawmakers have...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Rockford is in Mercer County, Ohio.
Region: Northern Ohio
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Goodwill opens second store in Athens County
On Thursday, Goodwill of South Central Ohio held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new store, located at the Market on State.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Property tax petition quest for Ohio ballot pushed to 2027 1 MIN READ
The Center Square Ohio voters will not get the chance to eliminate property taxes in the state when they go to the polls this November. Organizers of a pet...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Region ready to party for America’s 250th
LIMA — More than 500 Ohio communities will partake in America 250 celebrations in the week preceding July 4 to commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversa...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
OHSAA announces fall sports tournament divisions
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall sports tournaments in girls and boys...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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A major Supreme Court ruling on Thursday could have a big impact on immigration in Ohio.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Supreme Court ruling raises fears of deportation for Springfield's Haitian community
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Homeland Security can end Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitian immigrants living in the...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
This decision comes after the DOJ filed a motion May 26 asking the court to require Tres Genco to live more...
This decision comes after the DOJ filed a motion May 26 asking the court to require Tres Genco to live more than 2 miles from any Ohio college or university.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Ohio unclaimed funds claimants frustrated by monthslong delays as state faces growing backlog
Ohio unclaimed funds claimants frustrated by monthslong delays as state faces growing backlog
Jun 26, 2026Open source
The decision could affect thousands of Haitians in Ohio, including an estimated 12,000 people in central Ohio.
The decision could affect thousands of Haitians in Ohio, including an estimated 12,000 people in central Ohio.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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