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Acton says she’s exploring bid for Senate

The former state health director who became the face of Ohio’s early pandemic response is stepping down from her position at the Columbus Foundation to “carefully explore” running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate.

Ex-officer in Hill shooting arrested

The attorney for the family of Andre Hill says Wednesday’s indictment of the white Columbus police officer who shot the unarmed 47-year-old Black man is “an important step toward justice.”

Jobless claims down 4%

The number of Ohioans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week after four straight weeks of increases.

Day sees return to normal this spring

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day says he’s planning for a somewhat normal string of spring practices starting next month and culminating in the return of the spring game in mid-April.

Former county official pleads guilty to fraud

A former Franklin County official faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in connection with his work for a company bidding for a contract with the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Clippers 121, Cavs 99

The Los Angeles Clippers found enough energy on tired legs to end a six-game road trip with a 121-99 win over the Cavaliers.

Ohio addresses racial COVID-19 vaccination gap

With nearly 200,000 Ohioans receiving their second COVID-19 vaccination doses, the state is taking steps to address a wide disparity between whites and Blacks in the rate of vaccinations.