Judge in Ohio’s unclaimed funds lawsuit recuses himself from case
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The judge assigned to the Ohio unclaimed funds lawsuit, which could have a big effect on funding for the Browns’ new Brook Park stadium, recused himself from the case. According to court records, District Judge Algenon L. Marbley recused himself from the case, and the...
Thousands of Ohio households at risk of returning to homelessness due to HUD cuts
Thousands of households in Ohio are at risk of returning to homelessness because of policy changes at the federal level. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is capping funds for programs that house formerly homeless people at 30% of their previous allocation. That will mean the loss of $36 million...
Chain dubbed ‘The Best Korean-style Chicken in the U.S.’ opens first Ohio location here...
It took two decades, but one of the most popular Korean fried chicken chains is finally here. Noori Chicken first opened about twenty years ago in Annandale, VA, but opened up their franchise operations in 2020. Since then, they’ve been quickly expanding throughout the United States. And now, after much anticipation,...
This gorgeous Ohio state park used to be a terrifying black swamp from the...
Ohio’s 26-Year Campaign to Drain the Great Black Swamp. The Great Black Swamp once spread across 1,500 square miles of northwest Ohio, a wet maze no one could cross. In 1859, Ohio passed the “Ditch Law” and folks got to work. For 26 years, they dug by...
Ohio appears close to a new plan to regulate cannabis
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio lawmakers are working on a new plan to regulate cannabis. The plan includes banning intoxicating hemp and sending money to cities where legal marijuana is sold. The two-year debate is set to come to an end after a tentative deal was made, and the...
Cooper Stadium’s future could take a cue from Indy
With another redevelopment plan for Cooper Stadium in the news, a success story in Indianapolis offers a glimpse of what could be. Why it matters: It's been 17 years since the Clippers played in Franklinton, and it's easy to lose hope that the partially demolished ballpark will ever become more than an eyesore.
New State Housing Grant Program Announced: Local Residents Encouraged to Apply for Affordable Housing...
State Representative Adam Mathews of Lebanon has announced new guidelines for Ohio’s Residential Economic Development District Program. The program is supported by $25 million in grants from House Bill 96. It is designed to help communities near major economic projects that adopt housing policies. The goal is to...
Aunt seeks accountability after state reviews deaths of 5 Franklin County children
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A state review of the deaths of five Franklin County children identified a single violation of required standards with children services, according to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY). The children died in separate incidents over a 15-month period, and all their families...
Fight Against AEP Price Hikes
Columbus StandUP launched Lights Out AEP, a campaign demanding that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reject AEP Ohio’s proposed rate hike. Sign the petition now to tell PUCO to reject AEP Ohio’s rate hike!. Sign up to Canvass– Join the outreach team to talk with residents,...
This Little-Known Restaurant In Ohio Has BBQ Ribs So Good, They’re Worth A Road...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures hide in the most unassuming places, and Bill’s Real Pit BBQ in Nashport, Ohio is the smoking gun that proves this theory beyond a doubt. The moment you pull up to this modest roadside establishment with its distinctive red-trimmed roof and simple wooden...

















