Marion history: Mayor recognizes Ohio's first Black…

Discharging fireworks is illegal in Marion, with potential penalties including a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. Two public fireworks displays are scheduled for July 4 in Marion County, one in Prospect at dusk and another at the Marion County …

Ohio State Patrol cruiser needs your vote in national contest

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking for help from Ohioans as it once again competes for the title of "Best Looking Cruiser." According to an announcement, the American Association of State Troopers hosts the annual contest where …

Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown weighs next political move

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is still weighing where he wants his political career to take him next: to the governor’s mansion or back to the Senate. “Everything’s on the table,” the former Banking Committee chair, who launched a pro-worker group …

Highest paid public company CEOs in Central Ohio

Information on The List was obtained from Securities and Exchange Commission filings and annual reports from public companies in Central Ohio. Some companies are exempt from providing this information. Numbers larger than 1 million are automatically …

Wood County authorities say Ohio man remains missing

(Police Reports - Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) PARKERSBURG — A 48-year-old man from Stark County, Ohio, whose car was found abandoned in Mountwood Park, has still not yet been found. According to a social media release posted on July 1 by the Wood …

Burgettstown teen drowns in Ohio River

Reese Hanshaw WEIRTON — The identity of a 13-year-old girl from Burgettstown who drowned in the Ohio River Monday evening has been released by family members. According to a press release issued by Weirton police Tuesday morning, first responders were …

Northeast Ohio Weather: A sunny holiday ahead

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A weak front will settle into the area from the north this afternoon. There is a very small chance of a pop up shower or storm with it. High pressure builds in for the 4th. A sunny day with some fair weather clouds mixing in. High …

Local youth flag football team heads to nationals in Ohio

“At the end of the day, I just want them to enjoy it,” Barton said. Building Skills and Growing Community Skill development is a key focus for Barton. At the start of every practice, he merges the 8U kids with older groups for 25-minute drill stations. …

Where you can legally set off fireworks in Northeast Ohio, and how to do it safely

New law aims to protect young drivers in Ohio