From a Findlay Market window to a Court Street dining room, Sarah Dworak turned Babushka Pierogi into Sudova — now a James Beard finalist and expanding.

Swiss flavor giant Givaudan has canceled a $215M Reading plant that was expected to create roughly 300 jobs, reversing a major brownfield redevelopment win for the region. Local officials now face uncertainty about the remediated parcel’s future.

Federal investigators arrested a Cincinnati man and his 19‑year‑old nephew after seizing about 77 kilograms of suspected cocaine from storage containers. The pair now face federal conspiracy charges.

More than 60% of Ohio kindergarteners aren't turning up ready to learn. A statewide book program will use pediatric visits to try to close the gap.

A new lawsuit alleges Hull Property Group refused to make more than $4.5M in repairs at Eastgate Mall, accusing the owner of "intentional neglect" as redevelopment stalls.

Demolition is finished at the R.K. LeBlond site in Linwood; The Jasper will bring about 271 apartments and preserve part of the old factory.

Cool start, mild afternoon; rain likely after 8 p.m. Friday with light totals.

Divers recovered an SUV from a pond near Manchester Road in Middletown after a vehicle was reported submerged; Butler County dive teams led the response.

A Warren County man was sentenced to 8–12 years after pleading guilty to dozens of counts tied to exchanging child sexual abuse material, prosecutors say.

Norwood cut the ribbon on a $2.3M storm‑sewer overhaul on Elm Avenue, replacing an undersized pipe and adding a detention pond to stop years of flooding.

Cool, sunny Thursday with highs near 62°F, rain and storms likely Friday night through Sunday. Expect slick roads during the wet weather.

Skyline broke ground on a new Liberty Township restaurant near Yankee Road; the build will seat about 100, include a drive-thru and is aimed to open in 2027. Local officials say nearby road work could affect access during construction.

A 5.89‑mill, 28‑year bond would raise up to $27M to build a new firehouse, reconfigure police space and fix Veterans Memorial Stadium. Supporters stress safety; opponents call it rushed.