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A stunning solar victory in Ohio against the deep-pocketed fossil fuel industry
Those who read the Ohio Capital Journal may be familiar with a series of commentaries that took an in-depth look into how the fossil fuel industry in Ohio has been conducting what many believe to be the most aggressive assault in the country aimed...

Ohio Urges New Yorkers Worried About Mamdani to Trade the Big Apple for the Buckeye State
The New York City mayoral race keeps getting interesting. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has now officially joined the fight in what looks to be a crowded general election race between himself, Mayor Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and the...

Jamestown & Area Oldtimes Sweep Doubleheader In Ohio
POLAND, Ohio — The Jamestown & Area Oldtimers Baseball Club swept a doubleheader at Salem AmVets on Sunday. In Game 2, Jamestown trailed 15-2 before scoring 16 unanswered runs for an 18-15 win in the 50+ Baseball League National Division. Ed...

Help athlete Alex get to Ohio
Rising athlete Alex Barnes has been selected to compete in the Boys 14–15 division at the Age-Group CrossFit Games to be held in Columbus, Ohio, in August and is looking for help in covering travel expenses for himself and his coach. In the 2025...

Ohio bar shooting suspect arrested in South Carolina on Saturday
Richard Lindgren was arrested in Orangeburg after a deadly shooting at Louie’s Corner House in Buckeye Lake left Benjamin Hawk dead Friday night. BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio — A man was arrested Saturday in South Carolina following a shooting at a bar in...

Finding peace in a Western wilderness, and in my own backyard
I was lucky enough recently to take a few weeks of vacation and head west, driving 1600 miles down the West Coast from Portland to San Francisco, visiting three different National Parks — hiking and backpacking through Crater Lake, Redwoods, and...

Ohio lawmakers want to gut public educationLetters to the Editor
Gutting public education is GOP's goal Thank you for your recent editorial on July 5 entitled "DeWine's property tax vetoes give lawmakers a second chance for real solutions." Your entire assessment is correct except for one point. These...

The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission hopes to bring Hollywood to Ohio’s rolling hills
The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission hopes to bring Hollywood to Ohio’s rolling hills By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom Posted on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 < < Back to MARIETTA, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — “Superman” recently soared...

Salvation Army gives Lucas County students free backpacks and supplies, here's how to pre-register
Those wanting to participate must pre-register in person. LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Salvation Army of Greater Toledo is gearing up for the 2025 school year with it's annual backpack and school supply drive. Tools for School is a Salvation Army...

YouTube star Ryan Trahan visits Ohio with wife, Haley, as '50 states in 50 days' fundraiser for St. Jude's continues: See where they went
Their cross-country journey has raised millions of dollars for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. OHIO, USA — As YouTube star Ryan Trahan treks across the United States with his wife, Haley, for their "50 states in 50 days" fundraiser...

NE Ohio Times publication area records 2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry during 2024
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

A summer camp in Marietta is making early Ohio history an interactive experience
By: Ty Carpenter Posted on: Monday, July 14, 2025 < < Back to MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – “I need the mirror to make sure I look good!” shouted one camper. Another said it was a waste of space. A chorus of voices filled the room as small groups of...

Big Ten predictions, betting preview: Proven expert shares best futures bets, win total pick for 2025 season
The Big Ten is flying high these days. After watching the SEC and Clemson dominate the college football landscape for close to a decade, the Big Ten has produced back-to-back National Champions with Ohio State and Michigan. Can the Big Ten pull...
Baker, Batbusters are champions
ALMONT — The Michigan Batbusters Beard 14U softball squad, which includes Almont’s Alivia Baker, took first place at the Ohio Stingrays 14U Power Pool Bracket Tournament in Pickerington, Ohio this past week. The team started things of Friday with...
Bunch helps team to first
ALMONT —Firecrackers Bunch 18U softball squad, which lists Almont’s Brooklyn Bunch on its roster, went 9-0 to win the All Sanction World Series Platinum Division title this past week in Columbus, Ohio. The team began their tournament path Friday...

From Maritime Canada to a basket in Akron, deep-fried pepperoni is good eats: Classic CLE Eats & Drinks
AKRON, Ohio – By now you’ve figured out some “Classic CLE Eats & Drinks” columns find their way outside of the city. But the way I landed on this week’s classic stretches back to the days when I thought I’d abandon writing to be a longshoreman in...

KeyBank deploys treat-dispensing ATMs across Cleveland next week
CLEVELAND, Ohio — KeyBank is rolling out a one-of-a-kind way to thank its hometown this summer by giving back through a reverse ATM machine. KeyBank is bringing back its mobile Automated Thank You Machines (ATMs) from July 19-22 at three major...

Kenneth G. McCune
Kenneth G. McCune 1979-2025 Kenneth G. McCune, 45, of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away on July 3, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. Born on July 27, 1979, in Lawton, Okla., Ken was a vibrant presence known for his outgoing personality and passion for...

Caustrita joins Parkview cardiology
BRYAN – Melanie Caustrita started her nursing journey in northwest Ohio, and after more than a decade building experience around the U.S., she’s returned to join the team at Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – Cardiology. Caustrita joined Parkview...
Ohio’s Most Dangerous Driving Times and Roads Revealed in New Traffic Safety Analysis
A new traffic safety study from The Fitch Law Firm is raising red flags across Ohio. The firm’s analysis of crash data from 2020 to 2023 reveals that Ohio drivers face some of the highest roadway risks in the nation, with 4,738 fatal crashes...