State Senate OK’s sales tax holiday
A central Ohio state senator’s bill to create a “sales tax holiday” in Ohio has cleared the Senate and is on its way to the House.
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Blue Jackets, Gaborik return
The Blue Jackets have activated forward Marian Gaborik off injured reserve after he missed the past 22 games, along with the Sochi Olympics, because of a broken collarbone.
Buckeyes say they have changed since loss to Penn State
It’s one of the most memorable — or is it forgettable? — home losses for Ohio State in recent years.
Cavs 114, Thunder 104
Kyrie Irving scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to help the Cavaliers beat Oklahoma City 114-104 on Wednesday night.
Ohio’s “religious freedom” bill scrapped
The furor over a “religious freedom” bill in Arizona has prompted two Ohio lawmakers to withdraw their version from consideration in the Statehouse.
Columbus makes GOP convention bid
Columbus is throwing its hat in the rings in an effort to attract a major party political conventio to the city is 2016.
Firefighter hurt battling 2-alarm Newark blaze
A firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries suffered while battling a fire at the Owens Corning plant in Newark overnight.
State prepares for new Medicaid subscribers
Ohio officials are preparing to get more than 106,000 applications for Medicaid-eligible residents who sought health coverage through the new federal website.
Ex-Buckeye Small pleads guilty to drug charges
A former Ohio State University football player previously caught up in the school’s memorabilia scandal faces a four-year prison term after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.
New food-truck rules taking shape
After more than a year, Columbus City Council is ready to consider new rules governing the operation of the fast-growing mobile food business in the city.