Unemployment remains 7.2%
The state says Ohio’s unemployment rate held steady in July at 7.2 percent, matching what it was a year ago and remaining slightly higher than where it was for the first half of 2013.
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Masquerade ball benefits Ronald McDonald House
Party-goers will don their masks and head out to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Saturday night for the third annual Columbus Arts Ball, an event aimed at raising awareness, and funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.
Diocese, gay teacher settle lawsuit
The Columbus Catholic school teacher who was fired for acknowledging her lesbian partner won’t get her job back.
Foreclosure report not so rosy
The U.S. is on track to end the year with the fewest homes repossessed by lenders in six years but the good news doesn’t extend all the way to the Buckeye State.
Troy Smith signs with CFL’s Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes signed former OSU quarterback Troy Smith to a two-year deal Wednesday.
Browns, Bengals among least expensive NFL teams
The Browns and Bengals are among the least expensive NFL franchises, though a league franchise will still you back about a billion dollars.
Autumn leaves…in August?
COLUMBUS, Ohio – It’s only the middle of August, but it’s starting to look like fall in some parts of central Ohio.
The Ohio State University Extension Office says leaves are already starting to change color, because of low temperatures and lots of rain this summer.
Experts say the trees are shedding leaves to conserve energy.
Gun group targets Portman
The sister of a teacher slain during the school shooting in Newtown, Mass., called for stricter background checks for gun purchases and other measures during a rally in Columbus yesterday.
Girl fights to play on boys’ team
A Fairfield County girl is fighting for a spot on her school’s football team.
“Legalize pot” ballot issue rejected
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize the use of marijuana in the state.