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Ohio urged to rethink big tech as data center boom accelerates
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (139+ words) Ohio's data center boom brings trades jobs but also environmental concerns. Some experts say the state needs more regulation. Ohio urged to rethink big tech as data center boom accelerates As Ohio's data center boom shows no signs of slowing…...
Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine orders flags lowered for Memorial Day
21+ hour, 26+ min ago (341+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine orders flags lowered for Memorial Day Gov. Mike De Wine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. The flags of the United States and the…...
Is it legal to sleep at Ohio rest areas? What the law actually says
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (460+ words) Millions of Americans will travel for the Memorial Day weekend, and all that coming and going can get exhausting. Roughly 45 million people are expected travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 21 and Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day…...
Ohio bill would give residents free tourism pass in 2026
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (270+ words) Ohioans, do you love the Buckeye State and everything it has to offer? House Bill 732 aims to give you a one-of-a-kind tourism pass to enjoy Ohio's very special attractions, activities and destinations around the state. Here's what we know about…...
Memorial Day includes remembrances and parades across central Ohio
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (751+ words) Communities throughout central Ohio will host services, ceremonies, picnics, and parades during the Memorial Day weekend to honor Americans who have died while serving in the country's armed services. The official federal holiday is May 25, but events are on the…...
Ohio allows child marriage. Some lawmakers are OK with that
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (509+ words) Some Republican state senators blocked a bill that would have closed a loophole that allows teens to marry at age 17, which means Ohio might remain among states that permit child marriage. "All I know is some people in the Republican…...
Which central Ohio baseball teams could reach OHSAA state tournament?
4+ day, 55+ min ago (115+ words) With the OHSAA baseball postseason beginning, here are 10 central Ohio teams that could make the final week of the season. Which central Ohio baseball teams could reach OHSAA state tournament? The OHSAA baseball postseason begins May 21, and several central Ohio…...
Ohio Supreme Court to decide if workers are owed pandemic benefits
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (126+ words) The COVID-19 pandemic ended years ago, but Ohioans are still fighting for unemployment benefits that they say Gov. Mike De Wine cut off too soon. Ohio Supreme Court to decide if workers are owed pandemic benefits Ohio Supreme Court will…...
Ohio Senate passes bill protecting 'Thin Blue Line' flag displays
1+ week, 2+ day ago (96+ words) Ohio lawmakers advance a bill protecting 'Thin Blue Line' flags after a grieving father was told by his HOA to take his down. Ohio Senate passes bill protecting 'Thin Blue Line' flag displays Ohio lawmakers advance a bill protecting 'Thin…...
Ohio high school baseball rankings, USA Today Super 25 for May 12
1+ week, 4+ day ago (77+ words) USA Today Co. Ohio has released its fourth Super 25 high school baseball regular-season team rankings. Which central Ohio teams made the cut? Ohio high school baseball rankings, USA Today Super 25 for May 12 This is the fourth 2026 regular-season USA Today Co....