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August 4, 2023

Ohio Meals on Wheels volunteer receives award after learning American Sign Language for meal recipient

An Ohio woman, Debbie Rickabaugh, has been named Meals on Wheels' first Volunteer of the Year after learning American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with a meal recipient.

August 4, 2023

Special election focused on abortion causes off-the-charts early voter turnout in Ohio

The early voter turnout for Ohio's special election has been extremely high. The GOP-backed measure would make it harder for voters to pass constitutional amendments.

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park's once 'fastest,' 'steepest' roller coaster that held Guinness World Record freezes midair

Ohio amusement park guests had to walk down a 200-plus-foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue occurred Monday, according to a spokesperson.

August 2, 2023

Ohio standoff near Dayton airport ends: Semi-truck driver taken hostage rescued, 2 suspects die at hospital

An hours-long standoff with Ohio police near the Dayton airport ended in an officer-involved shooting, after suspects had taken a semi-truck driver hostage.

August 1, 2023

Ohio K9 officer repeatedly warned against speaking of attack on surrendering suspect

Former Circleville, Ohio Police Officer Ryan Speakman was instructed not to discuss the use of his K-9 against Jadarrius Rose, according to records received by The Associated Press.

August 1, 2023

Ohio youth center sponsors program to teach kids how to be drag queens: The ‘fundamentals of drag’

A youth center in Ohio announced it will host monthly drag tutorials to teach children how to become drag queens themselves.

August 1, 2023

Cedar Point announces 'Top Thrill 2,' a record-setting roller coaster: 'Boldest and most advanced'

On Tuesday, August 1, Ohio amusement park Cedar Point announced Top Thrill 2, its long-awaited "reimagining" of its Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster. Here are details.

July 31, 2023

Ohio police chief arrested in Florida after allegedly assaulting homeless man

Boston Heights Police Chief Chad McArdle was arrested in Florida after allegedly assaulting a homeless man. McArdle originally told police that he was attacked by two suspects.

July 31, 2023

Ohio man gets 30 years to life for 1991 cold-case murder; tells court 'I am a monster'

Daniel Rees, 60, of Barberton, Ohio, has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison for the 1991 murder of Rachel Johnson of Tallmadge.

July 31, 2023

Ohio man convicted of abusing corpse, evidence tampering in case of missing Kentucky teen

Jacob Bumpass was convicted of abuse of a corpse and evidence tampering in the case of a missing Kentucky teenager. The teen's body was found a decade after she disappeared.