Ohio

Ohio's Mahoning Valley generally has rather predictable weather. The summers are hot and humid, and the winters are cold with the threat of intense lake effect snow. There have been some weather events that simply threw everyone for a loop, though.

Dumb laws are everywhere. Youngstown, Ohio, is no exception.

This article is a basic summary/guide to the The Screening Club of Circleville, Ohio. It is a movie theater that offers a number of amenities and a worker even went the extra mile and picked up dinner for my wife and I and delivered the food to our seats.

A guide aimed at providing access to CSA's throughout central OH.

Who are the most influential people in the Mahoning Valley? Read on.

This is an overview of the Community Supported Agriculture Farms in Ohio.

Ohioans, including teenagers, are abusing prescription narcotics in rapidly growing numbers and the state government knows that they need to do something to stop it.

This is an overview of Bed and Breakfast places in Ohio that have a romantic atmosphere for a great weekend Valentine's Day surprise.

Traveling to Amish Country in Ohio can provide more than unique entertainment. A day trip like this can help to teach historical and cultural lessons about the Amish lifestyle.

An Ohio wrestler who failed to disclose his HIV status has been sentenced to more than 3 decades in prison - more charges pending in another Ohio county

The local arson investigation continues to determine who set an intentional fire at the Ohio home of a Muslim family. The FBI has been called to join the investigation which some say is a possible hate crime.

Ohio's many rivers, lakes and streams make the Buckeye State a natural choice for an aquarium. In fact, the state has three such world-class facilities, including the brand-new Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

A favorite restaurant of mine that I find to be delicious and has an uplifting atmosphere.

Why pay admission fees at resorts when the Akron, Ohio, area has some of the best sledding hills available to public at little to no cost? This is memorable family fun that will not strain the family budget.

he fiscal woes of Ohio's public schools continue to make headlines. Failed operating levies and shrinking property tax revenues are taking a toll on districts throughout Ohio. Even the wealthy community of Dublin is planning on cutting 100 jobs.

Ohio's future will be a lot brighter in 2012 thanks to both the shale boom and casino jobs. Attorney General Mike DeWine is in the process of dismissing a lawsuit to prevent video lottery terminals from being installed in gambling establishments.

The Ohio minimum wage increase of 30 cents per hour in 2012 might not actually benefit employees. Making more money is always a good thing, but the increases may cause struggling employees to lay off workers.

Ohio Governor John Kasich once again proved he is a man of compassion. The Governor rescinded the policy initiated by former Democratic Governor Ted Strickland regarding collecting food stamp overpayments made in error by the state over a decade ago

Communities throughout Ohio are in the process of slashing their budgets for 2012. Belt-tightening means more public employee layoffs, rejection of raise requests and a reduction in services for taxpayers.

Nationwide standardized testing results for public schools revealed approximately 50 percent of American schools failed to meet the minimum scores required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Ohio 75 percent of students test proficient to meet academic goals

Ohio plans to ask for a federal waiver to circumvent academic failure in 40 percent of the state's public schools this year. Public schools are mandated to be proficient in math and reading by 2014, under the guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act.

The unemployment rate in Ohio dropped to 8.5 percent, the lowest rate since December 2008. Last month Ohio created approximately 7,000 news jobs, the highest single month growth since the spring. In November 2010 the state had 565,000 unemployed workers.

The State of Ohio has deemed the Fairfield County Health Department as unhealthy. An employee claims both the public and staff are exposed to high radon levels, rodents, black mold, bats and may have been exposed to lead.

The Ohio General Assembly approved a measure to combine the two scheduled 2012 primaries into a single date. House Bill 369 repealed the change to two primaries which would have pushed Ohio's 2012 Presidential primary into June.

On January 3rd, 2003, the double-digit underdog Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes for the national championship of college football. It was a night no one would forget.

The Utah State Aggies battle the Ohio Bobcats.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is a champion of constitutional rights and a strong force in the battle against Obamacare. Since taking the oath of office in January she had written multiple articles and given 20 speeches against mandatory healthcare.

Death row inmates are on the move in Ohio. The cost-saving and safety enhancement decision moves those sitting on death row closer to Lucasville prison where they will take their final walk. A total of 145 inmates with death sentences will be moved.

The Cleveland Horseshoe Casino announced applications are now being accepted for at least 750 jobs. Positions in 40 different gaming and hospitality offer medical, dental and health insurance as well as a 401K retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

The University of Ohio takes on Utah State in the 2011 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Which team will come out on top?

The Pickerington School District in Ohio has mastered the art of doing more with less. After budget cuts and levy failures, teachers have adapted to no longer having full-time music, art and gym teachers in every building.

The Ohio Craigslist murder case took another odd turn today in a letter the teen boy charged in the crimes sent to his father. The young man also stated in the letter that if he is convicted his family and pet will be dead before he gets out.

President Obama's Ohio re-election campaign group was successful in thwarting common sense election reform. The Fair Elections Ohio coalition was able to get a referendum to Ohio House Bill 194 on the fall 2012 ballot.

Unfortunately Ohio's school voucher bill may undergo changes resulting in limitations on parent choice. The amendments will not end opposition by public school boards and unions. HB 136 would have expanded the existing voucher program to all 614 distircts

The U.S. Senate race between Republican Josh Mandel and Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown may focus less on traditional party politics and more on the environment and Ohio jobs. Both men discussed shale drilling during an Ohio Public Radio interview.

Ohio county sheriff's offices are getting a stern lesson in economics from local boards of commissioners. Perhaps being told “no” to budget increases, raises and new equipment would not have been necessary if Ohio Issue 2 (Senate Bill 5) had passed.

Thanks to the efforts of State Representative Rex Damschroder Ohio may soon end the fiscally irresponsible practice of double dipping. Damschroder authored House Bill 388 putting an end to the retire and rehire practice of public employees.

Ohio's 30th District is getting a new Senator, and a former congressman from Ohio's 6th District, defeated in the last election, is planning a comeback.