Category: Ohio

Governor DeWine Celebrates Science of Reading Success at West Carrollton Elementary

Read ad free here. West Carrollton, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited Harold Schnell Elementary School today to recognize its...

AG Yost Encourages High-School Students to Apply for Teen Ambassador Board

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accepting applications for Yost’s Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2024-25 academic...

On Earth Day, Attorney General Yost Applauds His Environmental Team’s Success Thus Far in 2024

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Mention the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and Ohio residents probably think about its efforts to protect consumers, combat human trafficking or investigate...

AG Yost Sues Akron Used-Car Dealership Seeking Reimbursement in Title Deception Cases

(AKRON, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a used-car dealership and its owner for alleged violations of state consumer protection laws,...

Murder Charge Filed in 2017 Disappearance of Huron County Mother Amanda Dean

(NORWALK, Ohio) — A Huron County man has been indicted on felony charges – including murder – in connection with the disappearance six years...

AG Yost Announces New Training to Help Health-care Professionals Combat Labor Trafficking

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Rounding out National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced new training for health-care professionals that focuses...

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce Institutions Approved for Ohio Teacher Bootcamp Program

Bootcamps expose K-12 educators to business needs in their communities (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor's Office...

Public Comments Requested for State Route 91 Bridge Repairs in Munroe Falls

Traffic will be detour for up to 45 days AKRON – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting the public and stakeholders to participate...

AG Yost Teams With Lawmakers to Protect Children From AI-Enabled Abuse

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Legislation proposed by Attorney General Dave Yost and introduced this week in the Ohio Senate seeks to protect children from ill-intentioned...

Man Indicted in Coshocton County for Gift-Card Counterfeiting Scheme

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A Chinese man who entered the country illegally four months ago has been indicted by a Coshocton County grand jury on 309...

Fiscal Officer Scalise Reminds Dog Owners To Purchase New License By January 31, 2024

Akron, Ohio, January 23, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds dog owners that the last day to purchase...

OOCIC Drug Interdiction Task Forces Seize More Than $63 Million in Narcotics in 2023

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The law enforcement task forces organized under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) confiscated more than $63 million in illegal...

ODOT Plans Pedestrian Beacon at Bike and Hike Trail Crossing on State Route 82

Trail users who cross State Route 82 in Sagamore Hills could soon have a new signal to help them get across. The Ohio Department...

Summit County moves building permits to new online portal

Summit County is switching to a new online system for building permits and inspections. The county's Division of Building Standards will begin using the...

Shapiro Details Public Safety, Economic Investments in County Address

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro delivered her eighth State of the County address this week. She emphasized public safety, economic development and social services...

Ohio Literacy Scores Reach Highest Level in Five Years

Ohio students posted their strongest reading scores in five years, according to the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards released this week. Statewide English language...

Ohio Attorney General Launches Statewide Kindness Challenge

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson introduced a new statewide effort this week called the Heart of Kindness initiative. The program asks residents and police...