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Lehman resigns from Marietta Board of Education
John Lehman, shown here during a November 2024 meeting, has resigned as a member of the Marietta Board of Education. (File Photo) MARIETTA — John Lehman has resigned as a member of the Marietta Board of Education, a statement released by the board...

Ohio Fire Marshal hosts D.C. Fire Chief Donnelly
Washington D.C. Fire Chief John A. Donnelly Sr. visited the Ohio Department of Commerce Division in Columbus to discuss lessons learned from January’s air traffic accident involving an airliner and military helicopter. Submitted photo COLUMBUS —...

Ohio schools sound alarm as lawmakers push to override governor’s property tax reform...
ExploreOhio House overrides DeWine veto on property tax levies, tables other votesHouse members were expected to override two other property tax reform vetoes, but stopped short because they didn’t have enough votes to meet the 3/5 override...

Free Registration Now Open for Plastics Industry Expos and Conferences in Cleveland, Ohio
Free online registration has opened for the AMI Plastics World Expos North America, taking place at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 12-13, 2025. Marking its sixth installment in North America, the event features four...

Biggest sources of immigrants to Ohio
Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the...

Haslam’s stress domestic violence education within organziation, calls it “frustrating”
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Browns have had three players arrested for domestic violence issues within the last year: Devin Bush, Mike Hall Jr., and, most recently, Quinshon Judkins. Browns General Manager Andrew Berry called the situation...

Orange High teacher who caught President Obama’s attention now up for Ohio’s highest ed award
COLUMBUS, Ohio — LeShun “Ship” Collins, an Orange High School health and physical education teacher, has been named one of four finalists for the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year award. The Ohio State Board of Education announced the finalists in a...
Making Dayton Home: How immigrants shape the Dayton region
This series will look at what groups make up Dayton’s immigrant population and why they came here; how immigrants contribute to the local culture and economy; and how pathways to legal immigration can be improved. Reporter Sydney Dawes is leading...

Navy vet gets first look at Cold War memorial that replicates nuclear submarine in Ohio
“I was a poor student in high school,” Young said. Then, he joined the military and spent four years working on a submarine. A submarine built during the Cold War that monitored USSR ships targeting the United States. His job was to work the...

Ohio State women’s basketball to face TCU at Coretta Scott King Classic
Normally the non-conference schedule ends late November or early December, but this season will be different for Ohio State women’s basketball. On Tuesday, the Coretta Scott King Classic announced the addition of the Buckeyes in a doubleheader...

Study shows AI's negative effects as Ohio State University requires students to use AI in classrooms
A first of its kind study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shows some concerning findings on how AI affects brain activity as all Ohio State University students, starting with this fall’s freshman class, will be trained to use AI in...
U.S. higher education under greater, indirect attack, national report says
A report from PEN America says more and more states are enacting legislation aimed at restricting free expression on college campuses. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Colleges across the U.S. are reaching a “freezing point” of...

Dorothy Teater, 'trailblazer' for women in Ohio politics, dies at 94
Former Columbus City Council member, Franklin County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Dorothy Teater has died at 94. Teater was the first woman elected Franklin County commissioner and the first to run on a major party ticket for Columbus mayor....

New Lebanon teacher among finalists for Ohio Teacher of the Year
Rhoda Nisbet, a New Lebanon Local Schools Middle School math teacher, is among the four finalists for the Ohio Teacher of the Year competition. The State Board of Education announced the four finalists Tuesday. The other three teachers are:

Ohio's sales tax holiday 2025: How long does it run, what's included
THE DUKE ENERGY SITE. NOW WE’RE DOWN TO FEWER THAN 400 CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROLLING OUT NEW START TIMES FOR NINE SCHOOLS WHEN KIDS HEAD BACK TO CLASS THIS FALL. SO YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THEM RIGHT HERE ON YOUR SCREEN. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION...

UConn’s Kayleigh Heckel drops 4-word reaction to teammates KK Arnold and Kelis Fisher’s link up with Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge
Kayleigh Heckel gave a wholesome reaction to new teammates KK Arnold and Kelis Fisher meeting Ohio State's Jaloni Cambridge. On Monday, Kelis Fisher posted images from the Overtime Swish Dreams event. The cover photo showed the UConn stars posing...

Tiffin teacher among four finalists for Ohio Teacher of the Year
The program recognizes teachers across the state for their exceptional work. TIFFIN, Ohio — A northwest Ohio educator is among the four finalists for Ohio's 2026 Teacher of the Year. In a press release, the Ohio State Board of Education recognized...

Trump admin. to unfreeze federal education funding for Tri-State after legal, political backlash
After freezing more than $6 billion in education grants for K-12 schools nationwide, the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced Friday it had completed its review of grants and will release funds to states for programs for...

U.S. Attorney’s Office details multiple immigration enforcement actions in Northern District of Ohio
Rebecca C. Lutzko United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of OhioRebecca C. Lutzko United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of...

Ohio Policy Connects Renewable Energy, Rural Workforce Training
By Farah Siddiqi Ohio News Connection A minor change in Ohio law is opening major opportunities for rural students and local governments. Renewable energy companies can now partner directly with career tech centers due to to a legislative fix...