Measles, mumps outbreaks slowing
The Health Department says Ohio’s measles epidemic appears to be winding down as cases of mumps, while slowing, continue to infect people.
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Ohio AG argues for gay marriage ban
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is urging an appeals court to reject arguments that the state should have to recognize gay marriage, saying that decision should be left to voters.
Woman accused of selling stolen guide dog
A Dayton woman suspected of taking a guide dog from a blind woman’s backyard and selling the animal has been indicted on a theft charge.
E. coli concerns at Buckeye Lake
The beaches are open but swimming advisories have been posted at Buckeye Lake because of high levels of E. coli.
Lebron argument spurs jailhouse fight
Everyone has an opinion about LeBron James’s decision to return to Cleveland and where there are opinions, there are bound to be disputes, even behind bars.
Officials “shocked” by charter school complaints
State school board members say they are shocked at accounts of sex games, test tampering and other potentially criminal misdeeds at a Dayton charter school, and they pledge to investigate.
Fresh idea
Local officials are trying to make it easier for low-income families to get fresh produce from farmers’ markets around Columbus.
Bike trail nears completion
Cyclists will soon be able to pedal the length of central Ohio’s longest continuous bike trail, thanks to action by Columbus City Council Monday night.
$92M fine in Pilot Flying J probe
Authorities say the truck-stop company owned by Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has agreed to pay $92 million in fines for cheating customers out of promised rebates and discounts.
Energy measure closer to ballot
An effort to require billions of dollars in state investment in alternative energy has cleared another hurdle.