A storm or two has made little difference for local counties suffering under an extended “extreme drought.” The consequences have been so extensive that Ohio Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has issued a regional ban on open burning. In Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, ...

It’s getting harder and harder to be excited about new economic development announcements in Ohio, as the ones already on the table seem to be dropping off at an alarming rate. Intel’s One Ohio project may now be even closer to that edge. According to a report by WCMH, there are rumbles ...

CHEERS to the organizers of the Belmont County Fair. Celebrating its 175th anniversary, the fair is jam packed with educational activities and entertainment for people of all ages. JEERS to word that the AMC Classic movie theater at the Ohio Valley Mall will close for good on Sunday. The mall ...

Ohio bills itself as “the heart of it all,” for lots of reasons; and Buckeye State residents understand our incredible terrain and fascinating history also make it the heart of weekend getaway travel plans for those living in this part of the country. A research project by HomeToGo, in ...

Ohio lawmakers and other elected officials have a habit of trying to circumvent the will of the people, no matter how loudly Buckeye State residents have spoken. Another example comes in the collection of state laws that combine to create a 24-hour waiting period for abortions. Franklin ...

For many Ohio residents, we’re here because we WANT to live here. But data released recently by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Ohio residents are not living as long as residents of most other states. Ohio has the 12th shortest life expectancy in the country, based ...