Animal Cruelty Law Passed By Ohio House Bill provides stiffer penalties for acts of animal cruelty by people affiliated with kennels Read more about Animal Cruelty Law Passed By Ohio HouseComments
Speed Limit Could Go Up In Ohio The speed limit for cars and trucks on Ohio's interstate highways would increase from 65 mph to 70 mph under a bill passed by a House committee Read more about Speed Limit Could Go Up In OhioComments
State Looks Into Privatizing Rest Stops Ohio officials want to know whether the state's 101 rest stops could be leased to a private operator and how much a potential deal might be worth. Read more about State Looks Into Privatizing Rest StopsComments
Gas Prices Down In Ohio The state's average price for regular gas was $3.33 per gallon in a survey Monday Read more about Gas Prices Down In OhioComments
State Auditor Predicts More Local Government Money Problems Local Government Fund cuts will hurt Read more about State Auditor Predicts More Local Government Money ProblemsComments
Athens Foundation Hosts Grant Writing Workshop Foundation leaders encourage better-written proposals Read more about Athens Foundation Hosts Grant Writing WorkshopComments
Athens Water Fluoridation Controversy Stays Afloat Area residents continue to challenge Athens City Council on what should go in local drinking water Read more about Athens Water Fluoridation Controversy Stays AfloatComments
Zanesville Senator Proposing New Exotic Animal Legislation Sen. Balderson proposing legislation that would allow owners of lions, bears, gorillas and other exotic animals to keep the pets if they meet new strict requirements. Read more about Zanesville Senator Proposing New Exotic Animal LegislationComments
Childhood Immunization Program Offered To Low-Income Families The Childhood Immunization Program offers free or low cost immunizations regardless of income status Read more about Childhood Immunization Program Offered To Low-Income FamiliesComments
Ohio Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Trend The state had joblessness of 8.1 percent in December, down from 8.5 percent in November Read more about Ohio Unemployment Rate Continues Downward TrendComments