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A law firm for Democrats files suit against Ohio’s new election law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic law firm has filed suit against Ohio’s new election law, claiming on behalf of groups representing military veterans, teachers, retirees and the homeless that it “imposes… Read More
DeWine sets agenda for second term in office during inauguration ceremony
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine, during his inaugural address for his second term in office, said his plans for the next four years as governor will… Read More
A ‘medical cost-sharing’ plan left this minister to pay most of his $160,000 bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Kareen King calls it “the ultimate paradox”: The hospital that saved her husband Jeff’s heart also broke it. What Happened Jeff King, of Lawrence, Kan., needed… Read More
Expert describes the health benefits of ‘Dry January’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A growing number of people are participating in what’s known as “Dry January,” taking a month-long break from alcohol after the indulgences of the holiday season…. Read More
Why Americans are lonelier and its effects on our health
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — According to U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Americans have been spending less time with friends and more time alone since before the pandemic, which has only intensified… Read More
An ex-lawmaker in West Virginia who served time for the Jan. 6 riot seeks a U.S. House seat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Two years to the day after storming the U.S. Capitol, a former West Virginia state lawmaker who served prison time for his role in the riot… Read More
Burrow and the Bengals beat the Raves to avoid a coin flip and set up home playoff rematch
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals built a big lead and came out flat in the second half, but held off the division rival Baltimore Ravens to close the season… Read More
Metheny scores 25 as Bowling Green takes down Ohio Men’s Basketball 88-79
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Kaden Metheny’s 25 points helped Bowling Green defeat Ohio 88-79 on Saturday night. Metheny had three steals for the Falcons (8-7, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Rashaun… Read More
How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When the Paycheck Protection Program launched during the pandemic shutdowns of spring 2020, it immediately became a chaotic free-for-all. Called PPP for short, the program offered… Read More
DeWine bans TikTok and WeChat from state government devices in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State workers in Ohio will be banned from using TikTok, WeChat and other Chinese-owned social media apps on state-issued devices over concerns that sensitive personal information… Read More
Two controversial Ohio bills on oil and gas drilling and election laws both signed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is facing a lawsuit over a bill signed on Friday that makes big changes in Ohio’s voting laws. Gov. Mike Dewine signed… Read More
Rapper Young Thug’s RICO trial begins
Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, is set to go to trial on Monday. The 31-year-old Atlanta rapper, along with fellow rapper Sergio Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna,… Read More
AMERICAN MASTERS Presents “Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir,” January 15 at 11 pm
American Masters Presents James Redford’s Final Documentary, Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir, January 15 at 11 pm on WOUB Features new interviews with Amy Tan, Kevin Kwan, Isabel Allende, Lisa Lu,… Read More