(The Center Square) — As Ohio’s job market continues to weaken, some analysts are raising concerns of a ripple effect and the potential for an even stronger economic slowdown. While Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.5% from 4.8% in September and below the national average of 4.6% for ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family’s bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges. Justin Salsburey, 43, of Bellefontaine, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were each charged late last ...

MARTINS FERRY — The United States Postal Service is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the city of Martins Ferry marked the milestone Wednesday by honoring the agency’s long-standing service to the nation. Mayor John Davies presented Ron Green, vice president of the National ...

TRIADELPHIA — Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder addressed attendees of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Ohio District Council convention Thursday at the Highlands Event Center, delivering a message focused on Christian charity while welcoming the Ohio District Council of Pentecostal ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in voting for the ...

CANTON — The BBB Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest eligible to Ohio Valley high school seniors that could reward them with scholarships up to $2,500. The BBB Life Lessons Essay Contest — a theme-based essay contest that challenges students to reflect ...