Gov. Mike DeWine, declaring a consumer product emergency, has ordered a temporary ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products, like THC infused drinks and edibles sold outside of licensed dispensaries in Ohio.
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Local federal workers could miss paychecks and area organizations could see funding cuts because of the standoff in Washington D.C.
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But the Ohio Redistricting Commission might not have a Republican map to consider at its first meeting this month.
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The defendants who were protesting the war in Gaza, were accused of damaging the campus with red paint and other vandalism in November 2024. They've entered into a pre-trial diversion program with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office.
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The former Ohio Lt. Gov. and Attorney General was officially sworn in as Baldwin Wallace's president Thursday but began serving in the position in July.
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The Ohio House voted overwhelmingly to approve two property tax related bills similar to provisions Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed in the state budget in June.
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Cleveland band Mourning [A] BLKstar has been heard near and far over the past 10 years. The seven-piece collective, blending everything from hip-hop to punk, shares a message of justice. This week we hear from two members of the group about how their bond continues to drive the music forward.
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Israel's cabinet has approved the first stage of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal with Hamas — a move aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza and freeing hostages on both sides.
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Public safety officials say Cleveland can't enforce department policies covering chases when other departments cross city limits.
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New research from Case Western Reserve University shows a sharp increase in the availability of the products, which are addictive and can cause overdoses.
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The National Independent Venue Association's study shows that only 20% of independent stages were profitable in 2024.