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Heather Hill considers third-party run for Ohio governor in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Heather Hill, a Morgan County businessowner and former school board member, says she's leaving the Republican Party. Now, she’s weighing whether her political future might lie with the Libertarians. Hill said she’s looking...
How one Ohio business is weathering shifting tariff winds
EarthQuaker Devices, based in Akron, Ohio, makes guitar pedals for musicians who want to create distortion effects in both live and recorded performances. It is among the world’s best-known pedal manufacturers. But the ever-changing tariff...

Understanding orphan wells in Southeast Ohio
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - An orphan well explosion in Washington County injured six workers earlier this week. We talked with an expert to learn more about what these wells are, the dangers they can pose, and why plugging them is...

Ohio Libertarians set their sights on 2026: Capitol Letter
Rotunda Rumblings Minor party, major dreams: The Libertarian Party of Ohio, after another hard-fought push to regain state recognition, has an ambitious goal for the 2026 midterms: run candidates in every federal, state, and local race on the...

Ohio’s richest lawmakers got wealthy before taking office
WASHINGTON - There’s a political narrative that members of Congress get rich serving the public. A detailed analysis of Ohio congressional delegation financial disclosure reports contradicts that. Ohio’s wealthiest Congress members already had...

Ohio State vs. Texas odds: The point spread isn’t the bet our expert likes the most this weekend
We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The wait is nearly over, and the Ohio State Buckeyes will soon play football again. Following up a national championship season is difficult, but the Buckeyes once again kick off the season...
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Cincinnati Financial Stock Will Climb or Sink?
With a market cap of around $24 billion, Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) provides a broad range of property casualty, life, and specialty insurance products in the United States. The company operates through five segments: Commercial...

Exclusive — 24 State Financial Officers Call for SEC to Prevent American Investment of Chinese Communist Party
Two Dozen Republican state financial officers called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ban any foreign company that’s based in a country designated a U.S. adversary, namely China, from receiving Foreign Private Issuer status. In a...

Ohio Poultry Association says state put a 'book end' on bird flu outbreak
Ohio is better prepared for future bird flu outbreaks after curbing the most recent epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza that started last December. That’s according to Jim Chakeres, executive vice president of the Ohio Poultry...

Dor-Mar Home Services Bolsters Tankless Water Heater Services In Central Ohio
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) August 27, 2025 4:14 am - Dor-Mar Home Services Bolsters Tankless Water Heater Services in Central Ohio Newark, OH – August 27, 2025 – Dor-Mar Home Services, a trusted name in home maintenance with over 60 years of...

VIEGA NORTH AMERICA SETS DATE FOR RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN MANTUA, OHIO
Viega North America, a global leader in industrial, commercial and residential metal piping systems, has set the date for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing, distribution and training facility in Mantua, Ohio....
Prologis Breaks Ground on 112,320 SF Industrial Expansion for MillerKnoll in Batavia, Ohio
37BATAVIA, OHIO — Prologis has broken ground on an expansion project for MillerKnoll at 3001 Afton Drive in Batavia near Cincinnati. The logistics project will add 112,320 square feet to the existing 617,760-square-foot warehouse and distribution...

Israel raids Nablus in the West Bank, injuring 80+, Microsoft workers occupy president’s office in protest of company support for Israel, and the U.S. demands Lebanon's Hezbollah surrender arms
At least 76 Palestinians have been killed and 298 injured in Gaza over the past 24 hours, with 10 more dying of famine and malnutrition, including two children. An ongoing Israeli raid in Nablus injures at least 80 people. Churches in Gaza City...

Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting Aug. 28
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address...

32 Attorneys General call for enactment of marijuana banking legislation
Thirty-two attorneys general representing states, territories and Washington, D.C. are asking Congress to pass legislation to provide financial institutions a safe harbor if they provide services to marijuana-related businesses in states where...

Ramaswamy on Chicago Crime: ‘We’ll Get It Right in Ohio’s Cities’
As liberal cities contend with not merely concerning crime rates but also fighting with the Trump administration’s efforts to combat them, Republican figures in red states are speaking out. Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor...

Six must-know storylines about the business of college football in 2025: MoneyCall
Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic’s weekly sports business cheat sheet. (Want to get MoneyCall in your email every Wednesday morning? Subscribe here.) (New to MoneyCall? Thanks for giving it a try! The goal is to help you make sense of the...

Ohio man wanted in connection to child's murder arrested by Marshals in Massachusetts
Ohio man wanted in connection to child's murder arrested by Marshals in Massachusetts WAY. DEFINITELY GOING TO NEED THAT JACKET BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR SCHOOL OR WORK THIS MORNING. GOOD MORNING TO YOU. I’M MEGAN MITCHELL AND I’M STEVEN ALBRITTON WITH...

Paws and Claws Animal Encounters welcomes Bobcat brothers to Bremen, Ohio
Paws and Claws Animal Encounters, located in the scenic countryside just outside the historic village of Bremen, Ohio, is celebrating the arrival of two new residents. Bobcat brothers Canyon and Forest have joined the growing family of animals at...

Child care is critical to keeping parents at work. But Appalachian Ohio continues to lose more providers than it gains
Child care is critical to keeping parents at work. But Appalachian Ohio continues to lose more providers than it gains By: Amanda Pirani Posted on: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 < < Back to GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – To say Alex Sams’...