In the face of a measles outbreak traced to Disney theme parks in California and renewed discussion of the risks and benefits of childhood vaccinations, researchers at Ohio State say trust in government may affect the public’s willingness to get vaccinated against diseases like measles and the flu.
A year and nine months away from the presidential election, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tops possible Republican contenders in head-to-head matchups in Ohio and two other swing states, with notable exceptions for a couple of “favorite sons.”
The state’s budget director is slated to discuss the governor’s two-year spending proposal before a legislative panel as Ohio lawmakers delve into the plan.
Governor John Kasich’s two-year budget proposal contains changes for Ohio’s schools and money for Medicaid expansion.
The governor has proposed putting a halt to the dumping of sediment dredged from harbors and rivers into Lake Erie.
Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has entered treatment for an unspecified condition.
An eastern Ohio judge has set a $2 million bond for one of the men charged in the abduction and slaying of an elderly couple found inside their burned-out car last month.
The Buckeyes pulled away from Michigan State Monday for a 76-62 victory, their fourth straight.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) – Kyrie Irving scored 24 points, LeBron James added 18 points and 11 assists, and the Cavaliers staggered to their 11th straight win, 97-84 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
The winning streak is Cleveland’s longest since reeling off 13 in a row — a franchise record — in 2010, the last season of James’ first stint with the club. The Cavs had trouble putting away the young Sixers, who did all they could to stay close but don’t have the firepower to keep up with Irving, James and one of the NBA’s hottest teams.
Atlanta entered the week on a 19-game win streak.
Kevin Love added 15 rebounds and Matthew Dellavedova made three clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Cavs hold on.
The two-year operating budget that Gov. John Kasich has prepared will include a package of tax changes that delivers an overall $500 million cut.
