/tags/ohio-news Ohio News en-US Copyright Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:43:40 GMT /2025-08-22/the-buckeye-stops-here-lawmaker-pushes-ohios-namesake-candy-as-official-sweet-treat An Ohio senator wants to make the peanut butter and chocolate confection the state's "official candy." Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:43:40 GMT /2025-08-22/the-buckeye-stops-here-lawmaker-pushes-ohios-namesake-candy-as-official-sweet-treat Jo Ingles /2025-08-22/ohio-gop-chair-calls-for-republicans-to-avoid-appearances-at-city-club-of-cleveland The announcement, made on X, is in response to an unfriendly crowd at Sen. Bernie Moreno's forum at the City Club on Wednesday. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:01:08 GMT /2025-08-22/ohio-gop-chair-calls-for-republicans-to-avoid-appearances-at-city-club-of-cleveland Matthew Richmond /2025-08-22/hud-cuts-funding-for-akron-lgbtq-nonprofits-programs-putting-housing-for-at-risk-groups-in-limbo HUD recently cut funding for two programs that help address homelessness for Summit County's LGBTQ+ community. Advocates warn the cuts could impact housing for at least 17 people. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:55:37 GMT /2025-08-22/hud-cuts-funding-for-akron-lgbtq-nonprofits-programs-putting-housing-for-at-risk-groups-in-limbo Anna Huntsman /2025-08-22/dayton-residents-will-vote-on-public-hospital-initiative Dayton residents will have the chance to vote on a public hospital measure on this November’s ballot. This is an effort led by the Clergy Community Coalition. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:11:58 GMT /2025-08-22/dayton-residents-will-vote-on-public-hospital-initiative Kathryn Mobley /2025-08-22/meet-big-muskie-the-mining-giant-that-shaped-ohios-landscape ‘Big Muskie’, once the world’s largest walking dragline excavator, is being honored with a new historical marker. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:15:00 GMT /2025-08-22/meet-big-muskie-the-mining-giant-that-shaped-ohios-landscape Kendall Crawford /2025-08-21/what-are-ohio-democrats-going-to-do-about-redistricting-this-fall The Ohio Democratic Party is considering “everything,” from a fight in the courts to a referendum on the ballot. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:43:43 GMT /2025-08-21/what-are-ohio-democrats-going-to-do-about-redistricting-this-fall Sarah Donaldson /environment/2025-08-21/caesar-creek-state-park-preserves-firefly-habitat Plus, steps you can take, too. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:30:49 GMT /environment/2025-08-21/caesar-creek-state-park-preserves-firefly-habitat Isabel Nissley /local-news/2025-08-21/ge-aerospaces-uaw-workers-potential-strike UAW Local 647 represents roughly 640 GE Aerospace employees. Union representatives say workers want better job security assurances and lower insurance costs ahead of the expiration of the UAW's current contract with the company. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:22:28 GMT /local-news/2025-08-21/ge-aerospaces-uaw-workers-potential-strike Nick Swartsell /2025-08-21/cleveland-community-police-commission-approves-officer-disciplinary-hearing-procedure By passing the rules, the commission has taken a key step toward asserting its authority over officer discipline, established four years ago under a voter-approved charter amendment. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:09:24 GMT /2025-08-21/cleveland-community-police-commission-approves-officer-disciplinary-hearing-procedure Matthew Richmond /2025-08-21/insideout-studio-is-painting-the-fire-hydrants-around-hamilton InsideOut Studio is an art studio for adults with developmental disabilities. Each summer, the studio focuses on transforming around 15 hydrants in a specific area. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:33:45 GMT /2025-08-21/insideout-studio-is-painting-the-fire-hydrants-around-hamilton Evelyn Huspen