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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio officials are working to bring missing persons home more quickly through new reforms and legislative changes designed to streamline investigations and improve communication with families. Gov. Mike DeWine’s Missing Persons Working Group has completed or nearly finished 16 of 18...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine said on Thursday that he plans to sign the new cannabis bill that would make adjustments to Ohio’s recreational cannabis use laws, including new legal charges for things like improper transportation. Voters legalized the adult use of marijuana in 2023, and that will not change...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is preparing to make a major statement on the death penalty in January as he starts his final year in office, after maintaining an unofficial moratorium on executions for the past seven years. But as the Today in Ohio podcast team discussed Friday, the timing of...

OHIO — More than 2,800 AEP Ohio customers near The Ohio State University were without power Friday afternoon following a crash involving a dump truck in the West Campus area. According to AEP Ohio, the crash occurred near the intersection of Carmack Road and West Lane Avenue. The power outage began around 3:15 p.m....

I think Gov. Mike DeWine should reconsider distributing the COVID-19 federal assistance money it appears he illegally withheld from people (“Why is DeWine fighting against $900M in federal aid for Ohioans?” Nov. 9). I understand his thinking, but I worked in the car business. Just because DeWine felt...

A 70-year-old Ohio man was killed in a head-on crash involving a semitruck on Wednesday morning.

More than 18,000 people are released from Ohio prisons each year. And most of them are parents. Research shows a connection between a parent and their children can help keep people out of prison.

Searching for slow-paced towns in Ohio where you can live without debt worries?. These 10 peaceful communities offer happy living and budget-friendly lifestyles!. Vermilion hugs the shores of Lake Erie, offering small-town charm with a delightful nautical flair. The historic downtown showcases colorful storefronts...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Franklin County, OH – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to stay vigilant against scammers as new schemes continue to surface across Ohio. According to a recent update from the...

The months-long search for a missing Delaware man has come to a somber conclusion as his body was found in a submerged vehicle in the Hoover Reservoir. Trenton Rollins, 21, was reported missing on March 16, after last being seen leaving his home. His car, a dark blue 2018 BMW 430i, was discovered on Monday, December...