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Ohio man sentenced in drug case

IRONTON — A Lawrence County man was sentenced Wednesday in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court to nine to 13 years in prison in a drug case. Jerry Ray Blevins, 29, who was homeless, was sentenced to prison after being convicted on two counts of aggravated ...

James Stanley Paris, Canfield, Ohio

CANFIELD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Dr. James Stanley Paris, 83 of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Medical Center in Youngstown. Born in Youngstown on August 2, 1941, Dr. Paris was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kwienski) Paris.

Ohio lawmakers consider 'Parent's Bill of Rights' amid LGBTQ concerns

Ohio lawmakers are considering House Bill 8, known as the "Parent's Bill of Rights," which has sparked concerns among LGBTQ advocates.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

CFP bracket prediction: SEC adds a fifth team to field while a Big Ten unbeaten falls out

Beat the Ducks in the Big Ten championship, and Ohio State could vault to the No. 1 seed. Lose, and the committee shouldn’t punish OSU much, if at all. Georgia suffering a second loss increased OSU's chance to earn the coveted No. 5 seed. Last week ...

Ohio Supreme Court allows for GOP-made drop box restrictions for voters with disabilities

During the second week of early voting, the Ohio Supreme Court has sided with the GOP on their new restrictions to ballot drop boxes for voters with disabilities.

Walk through this 'dynamic' installation along Ohio's riverfront

Every time you move through this installation along the Ohio riverfront, it's an entirely different experience.

Election 2024: An Ohio guide to the November election

Ohioans generally have three ways they can vote in the 2024 election: in person at the county board of elections during the early voting window, via an absentee ballot or the old-fashioned way at their polling place on Election Day.

Ohio State's Ryan Day saga: Persistent disappointment in big games

Day has largely been able to help Ohio State maintain its position among the elite programs in college football, but he's come up woefully short in one important area.

Parents and doctors weigh in on when to give children access to smartphones, social media

We spoke with a Northeast Ohio family to see how they’re approaching this issue, as well as a longtime local pediatrician, and talked with an expert in medicine, society and culture.

DeWine announces over $24M in funding to clean hazardous sites in multiple Cincinnati-area counties

Multiple counties in the Greater Cincinnati region will receive a combined total of over $24 million in state funding to demolish or remediate brownfield zones.

Halloween hijinks: Dashcam video shows Ohio officer 'attacked' by inflatable pumpkin

No officers or pumpkins were harmed on Monday after an Ohio police officer was "attacked" by a Halloween display, according to a Facebook post from the Bay Village Police Department. Officers were dispatched for a "runaway pumpkin."

‘Reverse Karen’ Defends Haitian Immigrants With Hilariously Sarcastic Speech At Springfield City Commission Meeting

In her satirical speech, Richardson pretended to be outraged by all this positive progress as a conservative might be. Her "Reverse Karen" take on how Haitians have raised both wages and "desperately needed" tax revenue in both Springfield and Clark County? "They're making some of the local losers look bad by their example!"

Massive meat recall affects grocery stores Kroger, Giant Eagle due to listeria concerns

Here's a list of Kroger and Giant Eagle products impacted by a massive meat recall, and other grocery stores with listeria-contaminated products.

NCAA mulling in-season action after Oregon's controversial late-game situational move helped Ducks beat Ohio State

The NCAA Playing Rules Committee is actively “engaged” in examining Oregon's controversial play for possible action.

Northeast Ohio Wednesday weather forecast: Morning showers followed by clearing

The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs around 50 with showers ending after noon. Skies will be partly clear by Wednesday night, allowing lows Wednesday night to drop into the upper 30s. Thursday will see sunshine return with highs around 60 degrees.

Northeast Ohio Weather: Chilly with lake effect showers/storms

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A north steering wind is driving good coverage of lake effect rain and storms. Travel will be slow today with some of this rain heavy at times. Be prepared for standing water. Afternoon temperatures will be only around 50 degrees. The wind picks up later this afternoon and evening out of the north at 10-20 mph.

Ohio among top 10 states with most accessible healthcare, according to Forbes

Ohio ranks among the top 10 states with the most accessible healthcare in America, a recent Forbes Advisor study found. A 2024 survey from Gallup and West Health

Penn State lands 2025 commitment from 3-star safety, former Louisville pledge

Johnson is the fourth prospect in the 2025 class thus far to flip his commitment to Penn State from elsewhere. Wide receiver Matthew Outten (Virginia Tech), linebacker Cam Smith (Duke) and running back Jabree Wallace-Coleman (Georgia) all did so earlier this year.

Ohio high school football rankings: USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll, OHSAA Week 9

USA Today Network Ohio High School Football Super 25 Poll heading into Week 9 of OHSAA regular season features five ranked Summit County-area teams.

Northeast Ohio Tuesday weather forecast: Cool and stormy

Northeast Ohio's forecast for Tuesday calls for rain with a chance for thunderstorms and windy conditions later in the day

Nebraska football's game vs. Ohio State puts the Huskers back on 'Big Noon Kickoff'

The Big Ten and NU announced Monday that Nebraska's road game at Ohio State on Oct. 26 will be the featured game on Fox, kicking off at noon in Columbus, Ohio, which is 11 a.m. CST. Nebraska is also playing in Fox's primetime slot this Saturday when it meets undefeated Indiana in Bloomington, Ind.

Here’s a scoop: 31 flavors of “things to do” in Northeast Ohio this weekend... and then some

Think your dance card is emptying out now that summer is over? Think again. We have more fun than you can shake a stick (or baseball bat) at in this weekend-plus rundown of things to do. And all of it rocks,

Portage man among 132 arrested in Ohio human trafficking operation

More than 130 people, including one from Portage County, were arrested in a statewide human-trafficking operation last week.

Classes resume at Heights High School with new security after students found with loaded weapons

These new security measures come after several loaded guns were found on students in the first six weeks of school.

Petition launched to keep Ohio child murderer in prison

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Parole Board is reviewing the sentence of Billy J. Shafer, who is seeking early release from prison for a brutal child murder in 1993, and a

Is anyone safe? Car break-ins continue to plague Ohio City visitors

A rash of car break-ins at and around Ohio City and the West Side Market have become more frequent since the non-profit removed its parking gates in June.

Do Guardians have a secret advantage over the Yankees? – Terry Pluto

It can’t be seen, but it hangs over the Yankees. History. The pressure. The expectations. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Fall color foliage nearing peak intensity

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has provided an update on what the status of this fall's tree foliage color looks like across the state this week.

Billionaire DeVos family has poured nearly $12 million into 2024 election

The wealthy west Michigan family is once again doling out millions to Republican candidates and conservative causes.

Ohio Attorney General gives results of statewide human trafficking operation

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has scheduled a news conference Monday morning to announce the results of a statewide human trafficking operation. According to Yost, the operation took place last week.

How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s education policy could shape Ohio schools

Ohio education experts say some of former President Donald Trump’s education policies are in line with what’s already happening in Ohio in terms of universal school vouchers while Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out against vouchers,

How Columbus, Ohio, a state capital now home to over 900,000 people, got its name

Originally created with the intent of serving as the Buckeye State's new capital, the origin of the city's name might not be what you think.

Ohio State QB Will Howard blasts cameraman after his costly mistake in loss to Oregon

Saturday night's high-stakes clash between Ohio State and Oregon ended in frustration and drama, but not just for the scoreboard. Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard found himself at

Oregon's shock victory over Ohio State brings emphatic reaction out of LeBron James

Saturday night's Big 10 showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks ended in heartbreak for Ohio State fans. The Buckeyes led early but couldn't hold on, as Oreg

Identity of 'badly decomposed' body found in Ohio car wash released: report

Authorities in Franklin County, Ohio have identified the body of a 53-year-old man who they found “badly decomposed" inside an abandoned car wash.