Have more faith in Ohio voters

Members of the Ohio House of Representatives have come out and said it. They don’t believe you are smart enough to read and understand a ballot and make the best choice for your communities. Monday, the House passed legislation that would eliminate …

Belpre’s Haley Alloway helps lead Ohio girls past West Virginia, 84-73

Marietta’s Jacey McKnight is announced as one of the players for Team Ohio during Friday’s Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis Basketball Classic at Rod Oldham Athletic Center. (Photo by Kerry Patrick) PARKERSBURG — Team Ohio head coach John Buchnanan feared …

Suspect charged in Ohio State University student's 2000 death

An Ohio State University student was found dead in his apartment building in 2000. Nearly 25 years later, a man is facing charges in connection with his death. A Franklin County grand jury indicted Brian Swanson, 48, of Cincinnati, on Thursday on charges …

Local ladies earn All-Ohio hoop honors

Sports March 28, 2025 In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Allison Price (32) goes up for a shot. At the right, Kennedy Harrah of North Union drives the ball against a defender. Price (Division I) and Harrah (Division V) have earned All-Ohio special …

Experience the Beauty, Hope, and Restoration of the Ohio State Reformatory

Construction began on the historic Ohio State Reformatory in 1886. The Reformatory was in operation from 1896 to 1990, when it was shuttered due to cruel and inhumane conditions. Perhaps best known as Shawshank State Prison from the film the Shawshank …

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Discover the hidden gem of Athens County, Ohio

Athens County is where adventure, culture, and natural beauty collide! This spring and summer, escape to rolling hills, lush forests, and charming small towns bursting with life. Hike the breathtaking trails of Strouds Run State Park, explore the rich …

East Central Ohio ESC recognizes Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award winners

COLUMBUS — On April 14, the Ohio Educational Service Center Association will recognize Ohio’s top students in each of the 88 counties statewide during the annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program to be held at the Renaissance Columbus …

Ohio counties awarded grants from state fire marshal

Martins Ferry Fire Chief II Justin Smith is pleased that the state fire marshal awarded approximately $2.52 million to fire departments across Ohio, including the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department. T-L Photo/JOSIE BURKHART COLUMBUS — The state …

What does Trump’s executive order on voting mean for Ohio?

Ohio’s current voting rules went into effect in 2023 — some critics have called it the strictest voting law in the nation. Although several changes could be seen in the Buckeye State under the executive order, legal experts challenge its constitutionality. …