Former Perrysburg Schools employee Eric Whitson stole more than $479,800 from the district, and nearly $181,900 from the Bowling Green Bobcat Athletic Boosters, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
To save taxpayers a little extra money this year, when individuals and families can use every extra dollar, Samaritan Outreach Services is partnering with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks to offer free tax filing assistance through The Ohio Benefit Bank™.
Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports that on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at approximately 12:22 a.m., the Highland County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit, which reportedly was initiated in Wilmington.
Wildlife officials are encouraged and optimistic in this lower bear population river corridor that populations will continue to grow. Not only from local breeding populations, but those bears that are traveling from the mountain region located in the southeastern part of the state.
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced voting for military and overseas voters begins tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 30 for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election.
State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) highlighted new signs Friday pointing to continued improvements in Ohio's business climate as a result of legislative efforts in recent years.
The Great Oaks Fire and Emergency Medical Rescue Academy has earned re-accreditation from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board).
Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeff Duncan proclaimed Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2016 as Catholic Schools Week in Highland County during their Wednesday, Jan. 27 board meeting.
After the Ford Motor Company revealed it was pulling out of the Japanese auto market, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) continued his push to crack down on currency manipulation by foreign competitors, urging the Administration to support Ohio exports and workers through our ongoing trade negotiations.
A second special prosecutor has been appointed in the investigation and possible prosecution of “alleged criminal offenses involving matters relating to Drew Hastings, mayor of the city of Hillsboro.”
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor announced Friday that she will continue to serve on numerous National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) committees and task forces to provide regulatory oversight and consumer protection expertise on important state and federal insurance issues. This includes Taylor serving as a member of the Life Insurance and Annuities Committee and the Financial Condition Committee.
On Friday, Governor John R. Kasich issued the following statement in response to the latest monthly jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor that shows Ohio has created 400,700 new private sector jobs since Kasich took office.