6,000 Ohioans find jobs in May
Ohio’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in May to 4.9 percent from 5.0 percent in April as employers added more than 6,000 jobs.
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Senate increases tax break for college savings plans
As younger Ohioans groan under the sometimes staggering weight of student loan debt, state lawmakers have advanced a bill that would offer families a greater reward for saving early for the expenses of higher education.
Court upholds woman’s death sentence
The only woman on death row in Ohio will remain there.
Violent death hits family bluegrass band
Police are investigating a double homicide and attempted suicide involving members of an Ohio family band known for its bluegrass music.
Warmbier still in coma after release from North Korea
Doctors caring for Otto Warmbier say the college student from suburban Cincinnati, who was released by North Korea in a coma, suffered a “severe neurological injury.”
Refugees inspire Pride Festival
For the first time in its 36-year history, the Columbus PRIDE parade and festival will recognize local LGBTQ refugees in lieu of a grand marshal.
Garrett sits, Njoku signs
Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett is not practicing as doctors assess his left foot injury.
Indians 12, Dodgers 5
Pinch-hitter Lonnie Chisenhall connected for a three-run homer and had five RBIs as the Indians salvaged the finale of a three-game series by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-5 Thursday.
Clippers 8, Bulls 0
Shawn Morimando threw his first career nine-inning complete game, tossing a five-hit shutout to lead the Clippers past Durham, 8-0, Thursday night at Huntington Park.
A “different reality” for Warmbier family
The father of an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma says the family is “adjusting to a different reality.”