Call to action on opiate abuse
Democratic lawmakers at the Statehouse want Governor John Kasich to declare treat Ohio’s opioid addiction epidemic as a public health emergency and commit more resources to fighting it.
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Trump courts vets in Ohio
Campaigning in southwestern Ohio Thursday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed to promote American values in the nation’s schools and hold the line on illegal immigration.
Voter registration campaign underway
More than 1.6 million Ohioans will hear from the state’s top elections official in the next few days: residents who are eligible to vote in the Nov. 8 general election but haven’t registered yet.
Dems take “golden week” case to Supreme Court
Ohio Democrats are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay a reduction in early voting in the presidential swing state while they appeal the issue.
Officials warn about gas pump skimmers
County auditors in Ohio say 12,000 gas pumps will be inspected for skimming devices used to steal credit card information.
Colts 13, Bengals 10
Stephen Morris’ 25-yard touchdown pass to undrafted rookie Tevaun Smith with 40 seconds left gave the Indianapolis Colts a 13-10 preseason victory over the Bengals on Thursday night with both teams’ starters watching from the sidelines.
Bears 21, Browns 7
Robert Griffin III led Cleveland’s starting offense on a short touchdown drive against Chicago’s defensive backups in a 21-7 exhibition loss to the Bears Thursday night.
Mud Hens 8, Clippers 1
The Toledo Mud Hens ran roughshod over the Clippers Thursday night, en route to an 8-1 win at Huntington Park.
11-year-old missing
Police are looking for an 11-year-old East Side girl who walked away from home on Thursday night and did not return.
Orange barrel break
Travelers heading north for a Labor Day weekend getaway will have fewer orange barrels in their way as they leave Columbus.