A Lynchburg man indicted on 73 counts related to alleged sex crimes in Warren County was sentenced to five and a half years in prison Thursday, according to court records.

A national poll found that most voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Arab Americans are drifting away from supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats as a whole during the Biden-Harris administration, with many defecting to former President Donald Trump and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. It's a trend that could be a major factor in swing states such as Michigan, which has a large Arab-American population.

Project 2025, a policy blueprint created by allies of former President Donald Trump, would increase Ohio households’ annual energy spending and cost the state tens of thousands of jobs by 2030 compared to a continuation of current federal law and policies, a new analysis finds.

A federal district court has struck down part of a New York law that made it illegal to carry a firearm on private property without consent from the owner. 

The upcoming Nov. 5 general election was one of the primary topics at the Wednesday, Oct. 10 county commission meeting, where Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton endorsed the Children Services levy issue and heard comments from a congressional candidate.

Former President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that he would not debate Vice President Kamala Harris amid speculation that the two could have one last face-off before Election Day on Nov. 5.

Newly released federal inflation data shows that prices rose faster than expected last month, putting more pressure on Americans’ budgets.

At least four people died in St. Lucie County after multiple tornadoes struck as Hurricane Milton slashed through Florida Wednesday night and Thursday morning, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said the storm ended up being not as bad as officials had feared.

Former President Donald Trump holds a slight edge over rival Vice President Kamala Harris when it comes to the issues voters are most concerned about: inflation and illegal immigration. 

Merchants National Bank (MNB) has announced that Dr. Nicole Roades, of Hillsboro, has joined the bank’s board of directors. 

A new poll of battleground states shows the $35 trillion rising national debt is a critical issue for voters.

The 57th annual Fall Festival of Leaves returns Oct. 17-20 in downtown Bainbridge, with a full slate of entertainment, crafts and contests planned as well as the opportunity to view beautiful fall foliage in “Leaf Country USA.”

Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward, and rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information.

As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge rehabilitation project on U.S. 62 in Highland County.