The Ohio Newsroom
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Michael Larson, from Southwest Ohio, made history in 1984 when he won over $110,000 on the daytime game show, Press Your Luck. A new movie in theaters tells the tale.
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Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law yesterday that will likely mean more village citizens vote on dissolution. Proponents hope it can better hold the taxing entities accountable. -
Some Ohio cities are relaxing zoning laws to allow accessory dwelling units, or in-law suites. They hope it could help expand affordable housing options in their community. -
A new book is celebrating the life of one of Ohio’s earliest and most active conductors along the Underground Railroad: Reverend John Rankin. -
The 136th Ohio General Assembly begins today. Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler breaks down what the top issues could be in the new two-year session. -
The Blue Envelope program is intended to improve communication between drivers with disabilities and the police. It launched in northeast Ohio’s Mahoning County this month. -
In most parts of the world, Hanukkah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday. The celebration’s grander roots in the United States trace back to a pair of rabbis from Cincinnati. -
Some Ohio cities ring in the new year in style. They spend the last night of the year celebrating what’s special about their community. -
Women veterans are twice as likely to attempt suicide than male veterans. Ohio vets are partnering with the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans to propose solutions. -
The Harambee Youth Organization celebrates Kwanzaa through traditional African dances. -
Don MacRostie has been hand crafting mandolins in southeast Ohio for nearly 50 years.
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