High Stakes in Ohio: DeWine Orders Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp and What the Emergency Order Means for Retailers and Cannabis Operators

Adult use marijuana has been legally sold in Ohio for over a year, but recently it’s intoxicating hemp that is stealing the headlines. Last week, Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order declaring an Adulterated Consumer Product Emergency...

Coins over 200 years old among artifacts discovered under an Ohio tavern

Archaeologists say they have found some rare artifacts beneath an Ohio tavern that burned down last December.They were found under the Overfield Tavern in Troy, Ohio, a two-story log building constructed in 1808, just north of...

High School Football: Who had the top performances in Ohio in Week 8?

ExploreHigh School Football: Who’s ranked in 2025 state poll after Week 8 games?Let’s take a look: Shelby’s Brayden DeVito passed Joe Burrow on Ohio high school football’s all-time career passing yards list when he threw for 305 in a 42-0 win over...

Hardin County Tourism Spotlight: The Green Monster at Ohio Northern University

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the infamous Green Monster on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada. The emerald paved 2.5-mile trail offers spectacular views of nature, the changing...

Markets News, Oct. 15, 2025: Stock Indexes End Volatile Session Mostly Higher; Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Continue Run of Strong Bank Results

Noteworthy S&P 500 Movers on Wednesday 1 hr 4 min ago Advancers Shares of grain processing company Bunge Global (BG) soared 13% to log the strongest daily performance in the S&P 500 after President Trump threatened to embargo Chinese cooking oil....

Where does Cleveland clobber Pittsburgh? Its land bank

When Pittsburghers think of their rivalry with Cleveland, they often feel quite superior. The Steelers are 31-8-1 against the Browns over the last 20 years, after all. Some people think, though, that the Steel City could learn something from...

UCC clergy running for political office feel a calling to do more in their communities

“Doomscrolling” through social media and reading depressing headlines about the current state of world events and national unrest can cause angst and anger, but Rev. Jonathan Bradner, pastor of Immanuel United Church of Christ in St. Bernard, Ohio...

'Uniquely bad politician': Analysts say Trump chose Vance specifically because he's 'weak'

Two analysts predict that President Donald Trump is surrounded by an inner circle who "all want to be president" and that he picked Vice President JD Vance for one reason: he sees him as "a weak man." In a Substack video conversation on Wednesday...

As U.S. household debt hits all-time high, can the church help members in financial stress?

“Debt,” said the 17th-century English scholar, author and preacher Thomas Fuller, “is the worst poverty.” The 90 percent of Americans who — as of the second quarter of 2025 — owe an all-time high total of $18.39 trillion in household debt might...

Capitol Police Investigate Swastika Found In GOP Ohio Rep. Taylor’s Office

U.S. Capitol Police were called to investigate a disturbing discovery inside the Capitol Hill office of Representative Dave Taylor (R-OH) on Tuesday afternoon: an American flag altered to feature a swastika. The altered flag was found displayed...

Crossville Leaders Welcome New Trustee; Spend 90 Minutes Working on Village Business

There’s another new trustee with the Village of Crossville. Leaders welcomed Heather Guinn Tuesday evening to the fray. She takes over for long time Crossville Trustee Bruce Morlock who resigned due to health issues at the September 24th meeting....

MILLCREEK-WEST UNITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Longtime Board Member Recognized By Ohio School Boards Association

By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com The Millcreek-West Unity Local Board of Education met on Monday, October 13, as the meeting was held in the district library. Board President Heather Jones called the meeting to...

Ohio House Speaker skeptical of bill allowing state cryptocurrency investments

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio bill to let the state treasurer invest in cryptocurrency is drawing attention at the Statehouse — but not much enthusiasm from House leadership. “I do think that we could invest in other things, but I’m still scratching...

UK’s Saha Cardiovascular Research Center celebrates innovation, 20 years of excellence

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2025) — The University of Kentucky’s Saha Cardiovascular Research Center celebrated two decades of cardiovascular research excellence as well as the achievements of the field’s rising stars at the 27th annual...

Under Anti-DEI Pressure, Ohio State Limits Conference Funds

The Trump administration’s investigation into allegations of racial discrimination at Ohio State University has prompted the university to limit its support for faculty and student participation in academic conferences affiliated with affinity...

Ohio Gov. DeWine’s Executive Order Banning Sale Of delta-8 Products Blocked By Judge

COLUMBUS, Ohio–A Franklin County judge on Tuesday paused Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency health order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products for 14 days. Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Carl Aveni issued a temporary...

2 more suspects arrested in robbery of Northeast Ohio Amish family

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office says three suspects are in custody after an Amish family was assaulted and robbed earlier this month. Deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested William Hatfield, 44, and Randall...

Ohio lawmaker wants to ban AI-human marriages

These are revolutionary times as artificial intelligence becomes ever more intertwined in our lives. The systems are advancing at a breakneck speed and invading more and more aspects of our lives. Some who have been using the technology have even...

Ohio approved marijuana, not recklessness. DeWine is right about THC.

Dr. Fawad Taj writes that the legalization of cannabis in Ohio has led to a normalization of its use, reducing the public's perception of harm. Studies show that exposure to cannabis advertising and high-THC products increases health risks for...

Whirlpool to invest $300 million at 2 Ohio facilities, aims at creating 400-600 new jobs

OHIO — Whirlpool Corporation announced a $300 million investment in its Ohio laundry manufacturing facilities, aiming to create 400 to 600 new jobs and enhance production capabilities. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]...