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Ohio Fur Farm Rescue: Over 250 Animals Rescued from Horrific Conditions

Over 250 animals were rescued from a fur farm in Ashtabula County, Ohio, after their owner died, revealing horrific conditions of neglect and cruelty, with many animals suffering severe injuries or death.

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Ohio Church Shelter Faces Legal Battle Over Zoning and Fire Codes

In Bryan, Ohio, Pastor Chris Avell faces criminal charges for operating Dad's Place, a church shelter lacking required permits and fire safety measures, violating city zoning and fire codes; a federal lawsuit alleges religious discrimination, while the city cites safety concerns and a lack of afford...

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Ohio Pastor Found Guilty for Sheltering Homeless

In Bryan, Ohio, Pastor Chris Avell was found guilty on Tuesday of violating fire codes for sheltering the homeless in his church, facing a $200 fine and 60 days in jail, while the city maintains it was for public safety, despite the pastor arguing to protect people from sub-zero temperatures.

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FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal

Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...

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Vance Resigns Senate Seat to Become Vice President

Ohio Senator JD Vance resigned his seat on January 10, 2025, to become Vice President under President-elect Donald Trump, creating a vacancy in the Senate and ending his two-year term early.

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Inmate Kills Ohio Corrections Officer on Christmas Day

Inmate Rashawn Cannon killed Ohio corrections officer Andrew Lansing at the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothee on Christmas Day; Cannon was serving time for felonious assault and weapons charges and had an expected release date of August 5, 2030; the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investiga...

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States Consider Legislation Impacting Faculty Tenure

Texas, North Dakota, and Ohio are considering legislation impacting faculty tenure; Texas's HB-1830 would ban tenure for new faculty after September 1, 2025; North Dakota's HB-1437 would ban tenure at two-year colleges after July 1, 2026; and Ohio's Senate Bill 1 could weaken tenure protections.

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Yost Announces Gubernatorial Bid in Contested Ohio Race

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid on Thursday, positioning himself as a conservative alternative to rivals, citing his work on anti-trust lawsuits, border policy challenges, and the House Bill 6 corruption case, while Democrats criticize his stance on abortion and ...

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DeWine to Appoint Husted to U.S. Senate

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by J.D. Vance on January 10th, potentially preventing a divisive Republican primary and impacting the 2026 gubernatorial race.

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Anduril to Build Massive Ohio Manufacturing Facility, Creating 4,000 Jobs

Anduril Industries will build a massive $5 million advanced manufacturing facility near Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio, creating 4,000 jobs and producing military drones and autonomous air vehicles starting July 2026; this is Ohio's largest single job creation project.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ohio Enacts Strong Anti-SLAPP Law, Protecting Free Speech

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 237 into law on January 8, 2024, creating the Ohio Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), a cutting-edge anti-SLAPP law protecting free speech and public participation rights, making Ohio the ninth state to adopt such a law, and improving its l...

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Ohio Goes to the Movies: A Statewide Cinematic Celebration

Ohio will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026 with a statewide film festival, "Ohio Goes to the Movies," showcasing Ohio's contributions to cinema through screenings and community events across all 88 counties.

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