Ohioans filed 17,435 initial jobless claims last week, the first increase in five weeks, indicating that the employment squeeze caused by the COVID-19 pandemic still has the state in its grip.
Ohio State says it is cutting a handful of jobs, furloughing hundreds of other employees and asking coaches to take pay cuts to deal with a budget shortfall expected to be over $100 million because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ohio’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit attempting to block the state’s nuclear plants from collecting fees on electricity bills that were authorized in a new law at the center of a $60 million bribery scandal.
Lucas Zelarayán and Pedro Santos each had a goal and an assist and the MLS-leading Columbus Crew SC beat Minnesota United 2-1.
Joey Votto homered for his first hit all season against Milwaukee, Trevor Bauer dominated on short rest and the Reds won a pivotal series for playoff contention, beating the Brewers 6-1.
Jordan Luplow hit a game-ending home run that gave the Indians a 3-2 win over Chicago.
The Philadelphia Union stretched their unbeaten streak to four with a scoreless draw with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night.
Westerville police reportedly believe dental records on a body found in a wooded area near County Line Road a week ago are consistent with a local woman missing since May.
A feared surge in new COVID-19 cases in Ohio following the Labor Day weekend has not materialized yet.
José Ramírez hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, giving Cleveland a wild 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox that clinched a playoff berth for the Indians.
