Statehouse poised for medical marijuana vote
A historic law giving Ohioans with certain medical conditions the right to use medical marijuana could be approved by lawmakers today and sent to Gov. John Kasich for his signature.
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Court restores voters’ “golden week”…for now
A spokesman for Ohio’s attorney general says the state will appeal a judge’s ruling that a law trimming early voting is unconstitutional.
New moms who post on Facebook may not be helping themselves
A study indicates that the new moms who are most likely to post lots of photos of their new babies are exactly the ones who shouldn’t since they report increased symptoms of depression when they fail to receive the validation or praise they went looking for.
Bill requires sex abuse education in schools
Under a bill approved with bipartisan support in the state House Tuesday, schools in Ohio would be required to provide education about sexual abuse and violence to children, starting in kindergarten.
Bill strengthens penalties for strangling
Under existing Ohio law, you can be strangled during a domestic dispute and, as long as you don’t die, your assailant will be charged with only a misdemeanor.
Bill protects kids from ID theft
Parents could create and freeze a credit record for a child under legislation headed to Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Kids play with fire with tragic results
Columbus fire officials say three fires started by children have resulted in five fatalities in the city so far this year.
Dublin’s riverfront makeover
A project that will eventually transform the area of downtown Dublin on either side of the Scioto River took a big step forward Monday night when the City Council approved the Scioto Riverside Park Master Plan, clearing the way for the final design of the first phase of the massive project.
Tomlin 7-0 as Tribe beats Sale, Sox, 6-2
Josh Tomlin beat Chris Sale in a one-sided matchup of unbeaten pitchers and Francisco Lindor had three hits, leading the Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night
Cincy’s skid now 9 games
Joc Pederson doubled in the tying run and then scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error in the fourth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over Cincinnati on Tuesday night, extending the Reds’ season-high skid to 9 straight.