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Ohio’s minimum wage increases to $11 an hour on Jan. 1, with higher rates for tipped workers, while smaller employers remain at the federal minimum wage. Read moreOhio minimum wage rises to $11 an hour on Jan. 1
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New Ohio laws taking effect Jan. 1 require schools to restrict cell phone use during the school day and allow districts to carry and administer Narcan under state guidelines. Read moreOhio enacts new school rules on cell phones and Narcan
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From major economic developments to tragic accidents and historic losses, these were the local stories that captured the most attention across the region in 2025. Read moreTop Local Stories of 2025: Demolition, Development and Defining Moments
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The Ohio Supreme Court’s decision not to hear an appeal allows DNA testing to proceed in the decades-old murder case of Betty Jane Mottinger. Read moreDNA Evidence to Be Tested in 1982 Murder After Ohio Supreme Court Declines Appeal
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Ohio lawmakers approved $40 million in funding, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, to provide mental health treatment for police, firefighters and EMS personnel experiencing … Read moreOhio approves $40M to Support First Responder PTSD Treatment
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An investigation is underway into a large amount of drugs discovered in a Van Wert home. Read moreDrugs, weapons found after possible overdose call in Van Wert
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed five new laws aimed at reducing property taxes statewide, with homeowners potentially seeing relief beginning in 2026. Read moreDeWine signs property tax relief package expected to save Ohioans billions
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Students from eight Northwest Conference schools competed at Ohio State Lima in the fourth annual Scholastic Bowl Tournament, testing their academic knowledge across m… Read moreAcademic rivals face off in Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl at Ohio State Lima
