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Why Ongoing Alex Bregman Trade Rumors Make No Sense For Surging Red Sox
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been...

Knox County Board to discuss land bank operations and financial reports
The Knox County Board of Directors is set to meet on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Knox County Commissioners' Office. The agenda includes several key items for discussion and decision-making. The meeting will begin with a call to...
Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's alleged $100-200 million pay packages for AI super team: ‘It is a very hot market…’
Mark Zuckerberg has called reports on Meta's million dollar pay packages to poach artificial intelligence staff from competitors “inaccurate”, but did not elaborate on the actual numbers in an interview with The Information. Speaking to the...

Santucci introduces bills for trade and defense commissions in Ohio
State Rep. Nick Santucci | The Ohio House of RepresentativesState Rep. Nick Santucci | The Ohio House of Representatives Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and State Representative Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) have introduced House Bills 291 and 292....

Business owner stunned after spotting unusual trespasser on security camera: 'I was pretty excited about it'
"I'm a nature lover." by Jamie SpekaJuly 17, 2025 One Ohio resident gave a wholesome recollection of a majestic black bear spotted on their security camera. When animals considered nerve-racking by the general public, such as opossums, skunks, or...

Suburban Cincinnati pizzeria to close after less than six months in business
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The owners of a suburban pizza shop have decided to close and sell the business less than six months after opening. Daughter’s Pizza Kitchen, which is located in a 1,000-square-foot space at 1149 Ohio...

Ohio BWC launches program to combat workplace substance use disorders
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has introduced the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program (SUPR) to aid employers in managing substance use disorders within the workplace. This initiative aims to...

Ohio officials warn against underage drinking this summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — With the arrival of summer and the end of the school year, the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Commerce are issuing reminders to permit holders and parents about the state's underage drinking...

Inside the Butler County Jail, southwest Ohio’s ICE holding facility
Business is booming. The number of ICE detainees at the facility fluctuates, but it often fills up more than half of the jail’s 860-bed capacity. Most of the inmates held under the ICE contract aren’t facing violent criminal charges. This news...
Ohio launches state-of-the-art portal that streamlines permit holder processes
The future of liquor permitting is here. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control recently launched a new fully digital portal to modernize the process for managing alcohol licenses and permits. The launch of the Ohio Permit and...

Ohio officials working hard to crack down on Medicaid fraud
As officials at the federal level go on and on about reducing spending on Medicare and Medicaid by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse, officials at the state level are showing they’ve already been working diligently on that front. Earlier this...

First National Bank Recognized as a Top Workplace
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – F.N.B. Corp. announced Wednesday that its largest subsidiary, First National Bank, has been named a 2025 Top Workplace for Financial Services by Energage. F.N.B. has received the award every year since it began in 2021....

‘Antithetical’: Ohio Supreme Court ruling threatens public access to officials’ records
The court determined that, because a public official’s private communications are not technically “kept” by a public office, those communications cannot be considered a public record. This threatens to overturn longstanding case law that says...

Arch Manning reaffirms he did not suffer a concussion vs. Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Arch Manning took one snap during Texas‘ Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State in January’s national semifinal. The Longhorns put him into the game to convert on a 4th & 1 situation — but didn’t come out of the play unscathed. Manning reached the first...

Farmers Gateway Market strengthens community ties in Wintersville
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio — The Farmers Gateway Market at Blessed Sacrament Church in Wintersville is celebrating its 15th year, continuing to grow and foster connections between the community and local farmers. The market operates every Wednesday from...

New rabbit show opens Ohio State Fair opportunities for youth with disabilities
By Brianna Smith Across the state, many young people excitedly await the Ohio State Fair. Whether it’s a livestock or still project, these displays represent significant time, dedication, and hard work. This year, a new show will take place in the...

Disney accuses Hong Kong company of selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday sued a Hong Kong jewelry company it accuses of selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry. The international media and entertainment conglomerate filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles against...

Ohio Democrats Have Their Narrative: Blame Trump for Inflation
Even with the recent inflation numbers just released for June, one can’t forget the outrageous levels experienced during the Biden administration. Nevertheless, Ohio Democrats have found their narrative: blaming President Donald Trump for...

Ohio bill could eliminate local votes for Sunday liquor sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new bipartisan bill at the Ohio Statehouse could eliminate a major hurdle for businesses hoping to sell liquor on Sundays: the need for a local vote. Under current law, businesses must obtain a special D-6 permit to sell...

How BYU benefits from upheaval in the business of college sports: A comprehensive guide
The BYU athletic department budget has doubled in less than a decade during the greatest era of disruption of college sports in history, a university official told the Deseret News. That rapid escalation is all part of a college sports revolution....