Ohio’s expedited pardon program has helped hundreds clear long‑standing barriers. Its future is uncertain as candidates disagree on whether to keep it after Gov. DeWine leaves office.

KFF and CDC figures show opioid deaths fell roughly 32% in 2024, and Ohio’s decline outpaced many states as officials credit naloxone, treatment and new early‑warning tools.

A former Lorain County 911 dispatcher was indicted after allegedly using the Ohio LEADS database for personal searches. He faces a fifth‑degree felony and is due in court on March 26.

Portage County deputies say K9 Hector tracked and apprehended a man Wednesday after he ditched a Tallmadge‑stolen car and tried to steal another on Sandy Lake Road.

The city has paid nearly $400,000 to outside lawyers while defending inspectors in the long-running lawsuit over Megan Keefe’s 2017 fall at a West 6th Street bar.

Rockin' on the River returns to Black River Landing as the riverfront is rebuilt into a permanent amphitheater with a planned spring 2026 unveiling.

A 20-year-old suspect goes on trial Wednesday in the downtown Justice Center over a March 2024 Public Square shooting that killed a 36‑year‑old man. Prosecutors allege the shooting was followed by a related carjacking nearby.

Callers say a DoorDash driver fired shots after a diaper delivery on East 143rd Street. Police recovered shell casings and no injuries were reported.

A Cleveland professional boxer was indicted on stalking and telecommunications-harassment charges after his ex says repeated calls, messages and social posts left her fearing for her safety.

A Cleveland‑led trial validated the PAM50 genomic test, identifying men with luminal B recurrent prostate tumors who benefit from adding apalutamide to salvage radiation.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would make jails and prisons report pregnancy outcomes to the state, a move advocates say could expose gaps in prenatal care behind bars.

An activist investor urged the owner of Cedar Point to explore a sale, prompting fresh questions about the park’s future and local economic impact. Investors and area residents are watching closely.

A Sheffield Village woman accidentally bought a Mega Millions ticket on Friday the 13th and won $100,000, after taxes, she'll take home about $73,000.