Report: Too many area jobs pay too little
Ohio’s recovery from the recession has not been a boon to all of the state’s workers, many of whom have seen poverty creep up on them over the years.
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Bicycle safety
May is National Bike Month and the auto club AAA is reminding riders and driver of the safety rules.
City uses nuisance law to shut down massage parlor
For the first time, Columbus officials made use of the Ohio’s public nuisance law to shutter a North Side massage parlor they say was a front for human trafficking and prostitution.
Lettuce in Columbus probably OK
Federal health officials reported late last week that there were at least 98 cases of food poisoning in 22 states, including Ohio, linked to E. coli bacteria in romaine lettuce, but reportedly the lettuce available in the Columbus area should be safe.
Courthouse lighting flap
Two Newark city council members are at odds with county commissioners over their decision to not allow the county courthouse to be lit with rainbow colors during a gay pride festival.
Marathon buys Texas refiner, pipeline company
With drivers beginning to take note of rising prices at the pump, Findlay-based Marathon Petroleum is buying the refiner and pipeline owner Andeavor for more than $23 billion, creating a refiner with an extensive reach across the U.S.
Authorities net butterfly thief
Police say a woman who stole a butterfly from an Ohio botanical garden exhibit has been arrested.
NFL Draft Wrapup
The Browns raised some eyebrows, the Bengals played defense and seven more Ohio State players were chosen in this year’s NFL draft, which concluded Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
Ohioans encouraged to rid homes of old prescription drugs
Ohioans are urged to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs Saturday during the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Pregnant woman shot in March dies after giving birth
A pregnant Springfield woman shot multiple times last month during an apparent ambush outside of her central Ohio home has died after giving birth.