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Supreme Court of Ohio to host 2026 Black History Month event
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (254+ words) Every February, the Supreme Court of Ohio hosts a special event for Black History Month. This year's program, titled "A Century of Black History Commemorations," will examine how Black history has been celebrated and studied over the past 100 years." The…...
Ohio school district accused of violating civil rights laws
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (333+ words) By Esther Wickham The Center Square The Protect the Public's Trust group filed a federal complaint against the Dayton Public School District, alleging it violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls" sports and concealing their biological…...
Violent crime reduction initiative in Cincinnati leads to arrests for strangulation, assault
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (571+ words) As part of a violent crime reduction initiative in Cincinnati on Oct. 14, partnering law enforcement agencies made multiple felony arrests, including a man accused of assaulting a police officer, a suspect with warrants for strangulation and a teenager allegedly found…...
DeWine announces formation of safety group in Ohio State Parks
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) COLUMBUS " Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the members of a new working group that will examine how state and local governments provide emergency services at Ohio's 76 state parks." The Public Safety in Ohio State Parks Working Group will be…...
Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider immigration status in setting bail, parole, sentences
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (694+ words) By Nick Evans Ohio Capital Journal An Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider a defendant's immigration status when they set conditions for bail or hand down criminal sentences. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, characterized the changes as…...
Ohio receives $2.1 million to support recovery-to-work initiatives in Appalachia
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (269+ words) Governor Mike DeWine and Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik this week announced that six Ohio projects have been awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission's Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. "Ohio is stronger when its residents are…...
Scioto County woman arrested in connection with Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force investigation
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (534+ words) On Sept. 18, the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, in coordination with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Scioto County Sheriff's Office, Pike County Prosecutor's Office, Pike County Sheriff's Office, Waverly Police Department and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation…...
Ohio redistricting committee running out of time
4+ mon, 12+ hour ago (359+ words) By J.D. Davidson The Center Square Republicans who control the Ohio General Assembly admit there is little chance new congressional districts will be passed by the Sept. 30 deadline. Republicans failed to pass maps presented by Democrats in the first hearing of…...
Former Eastern Ohio Housing Development executive director sentenced to prison in theft of more than $2.3 million
4+ mon, 14+ hour ago (287+ words) The former executive director of the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. in Bridgeport was sentenced to 4 years and 11 months in prison this week in the theft of more than $2.3 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. Kaycie Antonik also was…...
DeWine announces partnership between Cincinnati and state, federal agencies
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (690+ words) By Nick Evans Ohio Capital Journal Following a viral brawl in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and federal officials are partnering with local law enforcement to fight violent crime. Federal agencies including the U.S. Marshals and U.S. Attorney's office will step up pursuit of…...