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Ohio St. football stars join forces to support Ronald McDonald House
COLUMBUS – Tuesday afternoon, five Ohio State football players – Kayden McDonald, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Will Smith, and Beau Atkinson – joined forces for a great cause. This fall, the five Buckeyes will serve as the faces of a campaign...

What's the latest update on rail passenger service in Ohio?
Conversations about connecting Ohio’s major metropolitan areas have been taking place for years. Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton could experience an economic boost from rail service. The Ohio Rail Development Commission has completed a...

Updated Ohio law requires cell phone classroom ban
Schools will have to have the policy in place by January. A review by the Dayton Daily News of several local public school policies found many of the districts already limit or ban cell phones in the classroom, instead requiring students to turn...

Ohio officials working hard to crack down on Medicaid fraud
As officials at the federal level go on and on about reducing spending on Medicare and Medicaid by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse, officials at the state level are showing they’ve already been working diligently on that front. Earlier this...

Hazmat situation unfolds at TA Travel Center of America in Jackson County
(Telegram Photos by Jeremiah Shaver) A Hazmat situation unfolded Wednesday evening, July 16, at TA Travel Center of America (former A&A Truck Stop) in Bloomfield Township, which is located about five miles east of Jackson off U.S. Route 35 along...

New rabbit show opens Ohio State Fair opportunities for youth with disabilities
By Brianna Smith Across the state, many young people excitedly await the Ohio State Fair. Whether it’s a livestock or still project, these displays represent significant time, dedication, and hard work. This year, a new show will take place in the...

Travel Sports Kids Cause Chaos At Hotel While Parents Partied, Marriott Guest Alleges
It's been too long since I've dabbled in the travel sports world, but that changes today with hotel drama from over the weekend. On Reddit, a user is accusing "travel team kids" of creating chaos after they were left unattended by parents who were...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ohio County in week ending July 12?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ohio County selling...

Ohio lawmakers did not make clear they plan to permanently steal your unclaimed funds: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Under Ohio’s new budget, the state plans to take $1.7 billion out of the state’s $4.8 billion unclaimed property fund -- and never give it back. That money will help build a new Browns stadium and other big projects, and starting...

1 gas station in cities throughout Ohio County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 12
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ohio County selling...

2 gas stations in cities throughout Ohio County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 12
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Ohio County selling...

Ohio unit doing its job
As officials at the federal level go on and on about reducing spending on Medicare and Medicaid by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse, officials at the state level are showing they’ve already been working diligently on that front. Earlier this...
New fee schedule will cause your Ohio vehicle costs to climb
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The cost of titling and registering a vehicle in Ohio, as well as fees for most other Bureau of Motor Vehicles transactions, is about to go up. Starting next January, the Ohio BMV’s $5 service fee, tacked on to charges for things...

Ohio Task Force 1 deals with heavy rain, lightning while assisting in Texas floods
TEXAS — Members of Ohio Task Force 1 (OH-TF1) are currently helping with recovery efforts in the deadly flooding in Texas. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Catastrophic flooding over the Fourth of July weekend has killed...

Happenings — whats coming up in Northeast Ohio starting July 18
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address...

Music is a billion-dollar industry in Central Ohio, but study finds room for growth
The music industry and music-related tourism in Columbus contributes over $1.3 billion to the local economy and supports more 9,200 full-time jobs, according to a report commissioned by local advocacy group Music Columbus. Still, “the potential to...

Ohio Amtrak Expansion Plans Move Forward, But Travelers Aren't Holding Their Breath
Ohio legislators have been talking about bringing passenger rail back for over a decade. While Amtrak trains run through Ohio along the Cardinal and Lake Shore Limited routes, there are no active corridors connecting major cities within the state....

‘Superman’ Production Pumped $100 Million Into Georgia & Ohio As Man Of Steel Spread The Wealth
DC Studios’ blockbuster Superman reboot is flying at the box office but its largesse began earlier with shooting in Georgia and Ohio contributing more than $100 million in direct spending to the local economies. Superman filmed a total of 68 days...

Ohio leading way in fighting waste, fraud in Medicaid
As officials at the federal level go on and on about reducing spending on Medicare and Medicaid by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse, officials at the state level are showing they’ve already been working diligently on that front. Earlier this...

Man pleads guilty to federal sex crimes after meeting 13-year-old in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — On Friday, a Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to federal crimes related to engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a teenage victim. Dustin Combs, 30, from Waynesboro, admitted to traveling to central Ohio multiple times to...