State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) was sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Ohio Senate on Tuesday during opening ceremonies held at the Statehouse. The first official session marked the beginning of the 132nd Ohio General Assembly.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the Ohio Business Profile program will feature businesses throughout the month of January that can help make a “better you” in the new year.

State Senator Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township) was officially sworn in Tuesday for his second term as Senator representing the people of Ohio's 14th Senate District.

State Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) was sworn in as president of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies Tuesday at the Statehouse, which marked the beginning of the 132nd Ohio General Assembly.

Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports the following incidents for the week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1 2017.

Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the governor's veto of Senate Bill 329, a bill requiring all Ohio government agencies to undergo periodic review and renewal by the state legislature.

On Tuesday, Governor John R. Kasich returned Am. Sub. SB 329 and Sub. HB 554 to their respective chambers after vetoing both bills. Additionally, Sub. SB 235 was signed into law and filed with the Ohio Secretary of State after Kasich used his line item veto authority to disapprove certain provisions in the bill.

Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of free state-provided services that could put money back in your pocket.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of overpayment scams this holiday season. The scam commonly affects businesses, charities and people who sell items online.

State auditors cited more than $1 million in overpayments, unsupported spending and questioned costs in the closeout audit of a shuttered Columbus charter school released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

In response to a federal court order issued on Monday which indefinitely stayed three executions scheduled in 2017, Governor John R. Kasich has issued short delays for the scheduled executions of the first two inmates – Ronald Phillips and Raymond Tibbetts.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of family emergency scams. Several Ohioans have reported losing thousands of dollars to the scam in recent weeks.

Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor announced that an Ohio Department of Insurance program that provides free Medicare educational and counseling services saving consumers millions annually has been rated the best in the country for a second consecutive year.

NCB has donated $2,500 to the Freestore Foodbank to benefit Hillsboro Elementary Schools Power Pack Program. The Power Pack Program ensures that children do not go hungry over the weekend.

The holiday season brings plenty of joy but also an opportunity for costly mishaps. Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, as part of her Think Again initiative, reminds Ohioans to take steps to ensure they have adequate insurance in place to provide financial protection.