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Investigation details ex-OSU president’s misuse of office

The former president of Ohio State University “misused his position” to help a woman with whom he had a close personal relationship, according to an investigation by the university released Tuesday. Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. resigned last month as president of Ohio State after admitting ...

Medicaid providers charged with stealing from taxpayer-funded program

Eight Medicaid providers in Ohio face criminal charges for allegedly stealing money from the program, and a ninth is accused of taking a client’s debit card. The total amount stolen was $181,512, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a statement. Medicaid is a joint state-federal health ...

Temple Shalom remembers Holocaust victims

WHEELING — Temple Shalom hosted its annual service Monday to remember the horrors of the Holocaust, but those in attendance noted there are “fewer and fewer” family members of victims left to share their stories. The temple commemorated the 83rd anniversary of Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust ...

New Buckeye Local Panther Den a showcase for art

RAYLAND — Young artists at Buckeye Local Junior-Senior High School have a new place to showcase their work that is complemented by two wall-size murals created by an area artist known for his efforts on even larger “canvases.” Visitors to the first Buckeye Local Junior-Senior High ...

Ohio spending more than $3M to fight violent crime

Ohio taxpayers will spend $3.4 million for grants to Ohio law enforcement agencies. The new round of grants will go to 44 agencies in 28 counties will hopes of reducing violent crime through additional personnel and technology upgrades, Gov. Mike DeWine announced. The grants range from nearly ...