Jobless claims unchanged from last week
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits during the week that ended Sept. 4 remained virtually unchanged from the three-month high recorded the week before.
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Last Crips defendant pleads guilty to gang violence
Authorities Thursday announced that the last of 19 members of a Crips-affiliated Columbus gang pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a seven-year reign of violence that included multiple murders and other crimes in Columbus and other locations.
Whaley says corruption allegations baseless, untrue
A Democratic candidate for Ohio governor is calling corruption allegations against her contained in court documents filed several years ago but recently made public baseless and untrue.
State establishes new distracted driving enforcement corridor
The latest target zone will be on a 12-mile stretch of State Route 161/State Route 37 between New Albany and Granville in Licking County, officials said.
Twins 3, Indians 0
Joe Ryan carried a perfect game into the seventh inning of his second big league appearance, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Indians 3-0.
Stripers 5, Clippers 3
A two-run double by Ryan Goins highlighted a four-run fourth inning as the Gwinnett Stripers beat the Clippers, 5-3, at Huntington Park Wednesday.
Delta variant surge
Ohio continues to struggle with a surge in COVID-19 cases, fueled by the delta variant, and sluggish vaccination rates.
Zoo prepares thrills, chills for Hallowe’en
The annual Boo at the Zoo celebration, presented by Wendy’s, has been expanded and the zoo’s waterpark has been transformed into ZOMBIEzi Bay.
Remains of Ohio sailor returns to his hometown
The remains of a 22-year-old U.S. Navy sailor killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan will be returned to his hometown in Ohio on Wednesday before his funeral next week.
Reds 4, Cubs 3
Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3.