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The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor

By The Associated Press ● Civic Engagement ● May 2, 2026

Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she’ll face some steep challenges in the November general election. The physician’s most formidable obstacle may be the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign

By The Associated Press ● Government ● April 26, 2026

Ohio’s Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some expert worry about future illnesses

By The Associated Press ● Health ● April 25, 2026

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country. Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases.

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

By The Associated Press ● Government ● April 23, 2026

President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. It’s a major policy shift long sought by advocates who say cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

By The Associated Press ● Transportation ● April 11, 2026

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost.

James Beard nominees announced: See all nominees, including those in Ohio

By The Associated Press ● Arts & Culture ● April 4, 2026

See who earned a nod from the Buckeye State and around the nation.

One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie [photos]

By The Associated Press ● Public Safety ● March 28, 2026

The Whiskey Island salt mine in Cleveland is critically important to providing enough road salt to keep streets safe during the harsh winters of the Northeast and Great Lakes states.

The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters

By The Associated Press ● Government ● March 14, 2026

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that’s backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections.

Where redistricting stands across the nation after gerrymandering battles

By The Associated Press ● Government ● March 4, 2026

Ohio is one of several states that produced newly drawn maps ahead of the next election.

As literacy rates lag, an Ohio pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability

By The Associated Press ● Education ● February 26, 2026

Literacy levels are a pressing concern in several Ohio cities, including Cleveland. A Columbus-area hospital is trying a new tactic to help kids read more.

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