Ohio News
Ohio casinos to hit Mich., Ind. gambling taxes
November 5, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio voters have approved the opening of casinos in Toledo and three other cities, leaving officials and gambling interests in neighboring Indiana and Michigan worried that... » Full Story
Ohio GOP lawmakers: Execution process can be fixed
November 5, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two Republican lawmakers advising Ohio's Democratic governor on changes to the state's lethal injection process say it shouldn't be hard to fix the system. » Full Story
Former state fire marshal elected Toledo mayor
November 4, 2009
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A former state fire marshal will be the next mayor in Toledo. » Full Story
Activist unseats Dayton mayor
November 4, 2009
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Unofficial returns show independent challenger Gary Leitzell unseating Rhine McLin as mayor of Dayton by 878 votes.
With all 151 precincts reporting, Leitzell had 51. » Full Story
With all 151 precincts reporting, Leitzell had 51. » Full Story
Cincinnati mayor wins re-election
November 4, 2009
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory has won a second term, four years after becoming the city’s first directly elected black mayo. » Full Story
Cleveland mayor wins second term
November 4, 2009
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mayor Frank Jackson won a second four-year term by a landslide margin Tuesday, capitalizing on his campaign boast of maintaining city services and avoiding tax increases amid a... » Full Story
Struggling Ohio opens doors to casinos
November 4, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters hit hard by the economic downturn have approved casinos tied to new jobs after a fifth try by gambling supporters in the past two decade. » Full Story
Inquiry of 6 bodies in Ohio focuses on 8-9 women
November 3, 2009
CLEVELAND (AP) — Investigators trying to identify the bodies of six women found in the home of a convicted rapist are focusing the inquiry on eight or nine missing women, the coroner said Monday. » Full Story
Economy hovers over Ohio casino vote
November 3, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in Ohio will decide in Tuesday's election whether to reverse their long-held opposition to expanded gambling. » Full Story
Parade canceled amid legal concerns, protests
November 3, 2009
AMELIA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio village's Christmas parade has been canceled amid concerns over possible lawsuits, expected protests and logistical problems. » Full Story