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Top of the class

Ohio State, Kenyon College and Cedarville and Otterbein universities were among the highest-ranking central Ohio schools on the latest list of the nation’s top higher-education institutions published by U.S. News & World Report.

State wants vote ruling put on hold

Ohio officials are requesting that a federal judge suspend his order that expands early voting this fall while the state appeals the decision.

Husted wants speedy vote ruling

Ohio officials are seeking speedy work from a federal appeals court as they try to reverse a judge’s order that affects the state’s early voting schedule this fall.

Viral concerns

As state health officials wait to hear if there are any cases of a troubling virus in Ohio, one expert says a popular prevention technique will not keep you or your children safe.

Hold the phone: New area code

People who live in the 740 area code will have to dial 10 numbers for local calls next year as a new area code is established.

Guilty plea in cocaine ring

A Canal Winchester man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to charges of conspiracy and money laundering for his role in a drug ring.

Ice Bucket prank “reprehensible”

Police say they are outraged over the treatment of a special needs student who had a bucket of feces and body fluids dumped on him in what he reportedly was told was part of the “Ice Bucket Challenge.”