Ohioans

by Alexa Schwerha   Prominent environmentalist Erin Brockovich hosted a packed town hall meeting in East Palestine, Ohio, to give information to local residents affected by a Norfolk Southern train derailment which released toxic…

Ohio conservative groups are voicing their support for the possible presidential bid of Butler County native Vivek Ramaswamy. Monday, Ramaswamy confirmed with The Ohio Star that he is considering a run for president in 2024. “Yes, I am…

A Republican-supported bill that would provide more transparency for local property tax exemptions passed in the Ohio Senate. House Bill (HB) 66, sponsored by state Representative James Hoops (R-Napoleon), would require the Ohio Tax…

Fans are in the eye of the bowl season storm with the College Football Playoff semifinals looming. TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio is in the eye of the college football storm, with the University of Toledo winning the…

With the holiday season, fast approaching members of local law enforcement are cautioning Ohioans about increased holiday theft and how to keep themselves and their property safe while shopping in stores or online. Ohio law enforcement…

Ohioans are no doubt greatly relieved that the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down — and taking with it the sickness, death and inconvenience of the past two years. But as it does,…

State Rep. Daniel P. Troy, D-Willowick, recently hosted the “Supporting Older Ohioans Press Conference,” where he called on the Ohio House of Representatives to prioritize legislation benefiting senior citizens, including House Bill 207,…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s unemployment system has seen increased activity by criminals attempting to access residents’ online accounts using their stolen personal information, according to a spokesman.The Ohio Department of Job and Family…

COLUMBUS — It’s no secret Ohio’s housing market is extremely competitive. Average sales prices are going up, while inventory, especially in certain areas, is at a record low.Across the nation, 23% of home buyers waived an inspection…

CLEVELAND — Thousands of Ohio workers are still waiting to find out if state officials will approve their unemployment waiver applications, according to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. News 5 Investigators found 48,013…