Ohio’s Second Casino Almost Ready For Opening
The Hollywood Casino in Toledo will open in just over a week, but developers will be giving the media a preview of the $320 million casino on Monday.
Road Trip: Akron And The Ohio Canal
This travel season we’re taking you on a series of road trips, all part of The New Ohio Guide. This week we’re headed to Akron for a look at how the city was a perfect match for the Ohio Canal.
Ohio’s Dropout Rate Grows Faster Than Nearly Every Other State
An analysis of state records showed from 2002 to 2009, Ohio’s dropout rate grew at a rate higher than every other state except Illinois.
U.S. Senator Portman, Former Opponent Fisher Reunite
The 2010 opponents in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race have had a cordial reunion, with the defeated Democrat pointing to winner Rob Portman’s frequent mentions now as a possible Republican presidential running mate.
Ohio State Reports 46 Minor NCAA Violations
Ohio State, already under NCAA probation for players getting cash, tattoos and too-high summer wages, committed 46 minor violations across 21 sports since football coach Jim Tressel was forced to resign last May 30.
Gorilla Believed To Be Age 47 Dies At Columbus Zoo
A gorilla who was an adoptive father to 16 gorillas has died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was believed to be age 47.
Ohio Troopers Start 24/7 Posts For Largest Cities
The State Highway Patrol is expanding its presence in Ohio’s three largest metropolitan areas with around-the-clock operations at posts near Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus for the first time in its nearly 80-year history.
Fracking Operations Drawing Closer To Columbus
Now, a few oil and gas companies are moving their fracking operations west, closer to Columbus to look for potential riches. The latest well is being drilled in an area less than an hour from Columbus.
Ohio Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Slide
The jobless rate slid from 7.5 to 7.4 percent in April, even though businesses reported 3,400 fewer workers.
Parole Board: No Clemency For Courthouse Killer
The parole board voted 8-to-1 against clemency for Abdul Awkal, citing the brutality of the murders of his wife and brother-in-law as they were starting divorce proceedings in a Cleveland courthouse in 1992.
U.S. Senate Race Getting Ugly Earler Than Usual
Both candidates are doing their best to promote their positive ads and downplay negative ads from their campaigns and unaffiliated Super PACs.
