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Ohio AG warns of texting scam over outstanding parking, toll fines
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (185+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " Have you gotten a text claiming you owe unpaid parking fines? Then you're likely on the receiving end of a scam notice, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. The message, sent out to Ohio residents, includes a fake…...
Adams County data center could be one of Ohio's biggest power guzzlers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1030+ words) ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio " A new regulatory filing shows a proposed data center in Adams County would be among the largest in Ohio, consuming more than 20 times as much electricity as Adams County itself. The Feb. 3 filing from AES Ohio said…...
Ohio is now under a statewide quarantine for the invasive spotted lanternfly
2+ week, 2+ day ago (654+ words) CINCINNATI " Sightings began in the Tri-State area a few years ago, but the population of the invasive spotted lanternfly is now concerning enough that Ohio's Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide quarantine for the destructive bug. The statewide quarantine…...
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine ‘happy’ with court decision blocking Haiti TPS designation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (611+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ohio " Ohio's First Lady Fran DeWine said she's happy many Springfield Haitians were given a reprieve from the federal administration's order to remove their protected status in early February and lauded the immigrants for their impact on the city....
Gov. Mike DeWine issues state of emergency in Ohio ahead of winter storm
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) CINCINNATI " Gov. Mike DeWine has issued a state of emergency in Ohio ahead of a winter storm that is expected to begin Saturday night and continue into Sunday. DeWine's state of emergency comes after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear also issued…...
Ohio vehicle registration, renewal fees to increase in 2026 as lifeline for state highway patrol
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) Ohioans will have to shell out more money for their vehicle registration and renewals once a new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Combined, the fee increase is expected to bring in an addition $62.5 million to the Department of Public…...
Ohio's only all-female American Legion post looks to expand outreach, find permanent home
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) CINCINNATI " Ohio's only all-female American Legion post is searching for a permanent home as its commander works to increase membership and community visibility. I sat down with Commander Melanie Veal, the first Black leader of American Legion Post 644. "I guess…...
Ohio 2025 election guide: What's on the ballot, where to vote
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (287+ words) CINCINNATI " Tomorrow is Election Day! Yes, everyone knows what's at the top of the ticket, but there are plenty of other important races to pay attention to this year. Here's the breakdown of what's on your ballot and how to…...
FC Cincinnati to face Columbus Crew in Round One Best-of-3 series in 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) CINCINNATI " Hell is Real is coming back to the Queen City for Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. No. 2 FC Cincinnati is set to face No. 7 Columbus Crew in a Best-of-3 series of the playoffs. The Orange and Blue…...
Ohio lawmakers reintroduce bill to ban hair discrimination in schools
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (465+ words) CINCINNATI " Ohio lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting students from hair discrimination in schools, marking the second attempt to pass comprehensive protections for natural hairstyles and textures. House Bill 415, known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act, had its second hearing on Wednesday…...