Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an amicus brief urging the Ohio Supreme Court to uphold a decision by the Delaware County Board of Elections to remove a candidate from the primary ballot who does not live in the district she seeks to represent.

Bright Local Schools, located in Mowrystown, celebrated their new field and dedication with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends, and members of the community on April 10. Bright Local Schools is located at 44 N High Street, Mowrystown.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced that in the first three months of 2026, more than 907 acres across the state have been permanently preserved for agricultural use through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program.

A South Point, Ohio man, Michael Merrick, 26, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 360 months for the production of child pornography.

New Hampshire’s Republican governor, frustrated with little information about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to put a new detention facility in her state, joined local Democrats to oppose the move and disclosed DHS plans to retrofit warehouses across the nation to expand immigrant detention.

K3 Copper, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Gallia County Economic Development and the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, last week announced an investment of over $1.9 million to build a new production facility in Gallia County, creating 10 new jobs.

As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this month about the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor seemed skeptical.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Ohio Department of Commerce announces a series of special events specifically tied to its work as the state’s chief regulatory agency. These events, activities and initiatives are designed to engage, inform, and educate Ohioans about the role and impact the agency plays every day, especially as it relates to the industries that Commerce oversees and regulates to keep Ohioans safe.

The candidates running for Ohio Attorney General are focusing their early campaigns on their legal experience as two Democrats head toward a May primary, and the sole Republican candidate looks to the November general election.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week this week, April 19-25, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is highlighting the critical role that volunteer firefighters play in keeping Ohio communities safe and key steps that have been taken to address a steep decline in Ohio’s volunteer fire service.

Except for Medicare, Medicaid, and interest on the national debt, defense contractors are getting the biggest share of Ohioans’ federal tax dollars, according to a new analysis.

The Hillsboro Utilities Committee will meet on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the City Building, 130 N. High St., Hillsboro.

These incidents have been reported by the HPD.

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) last week announced the appointment of Dr. Eric Braun to its Board of Directors.

Approximately one-third of Ohio’s 28,000 liquor permits are set to expire on June 1, and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control is highlighting what Ohio permit holders, local legislative authorities, and the public should know about the permit renewal process.