Mark Sunderman, CEO at Legacy Farmers Cooperative
News

Soybeans post gains as planting pace stays ahead of average

ByBuckeye ReporterMay 20, 2026

Soybean prices saw modest gains with new crop contracts leading increases on May 20 amid strong planting progress nationally except for Michigan’s slower pace this season according to federal data.

Neville G. Pinto, President at University of Cincinnati
Business

$15 million bequest supports endowed chair at UC College of Medicine

Greg Landsman, U.S. Representative of Ohio's 1st Congressional District
Government

Rep. Landsman introduces bill in U.S. House to expand breast exam coverage under Medicaid

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Schools

Ottawa-Glandorf Local Schools shares end-of-year cafeteria account procedures

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Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University
Non-profit

Ohio State ranks 28th nationally in Cure Innovation Index for biomedical research impact

ByBuckeye ReporterMay 19, 2026

The Ohio State University has been ranked 28th nationally on the Cure Innovation Index for translating biomedical research into real-world solutions. This achievement reflects growth in patents, commercialization efforts, and translational science at Ohio State.

Mark Sunderman, CEO at Legacy Farmers Cooperative
News

Wheat prices rise following White House fact sheet on US-China trade

Wheat prices climbed after a new White House fact sheet detailed expanded Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products through at least 2028. Export inspections showed lower weekly shipments but higher totals for the marketing year.
Jarin Hart, Executive Director of Van Wert Live
Business

Van Wert Area Community Concert Band to perform in Fountain Park on May 22

The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band returns with its annual summer kickoff concert at Fountain Park on May 22. This year’s program includes patriotic selections celebrating America’s upcoming anniversary and features remarks from Jarin Hart of Van Wert LIVE.
Dominick S. Gerace II, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio
Government

Two Mexican nationals sentenced for drug and immigration offenses in Ohio

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to five years each for drug trafficking and immigration violations after being caught transporting cocaine through Ohio. Authorities say both men had previous felony convictions and re-entered the country illegally before resuming criminal activity.
Dominick S. Gerace II, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio
Government

Grand jury indicts Venezuelan illegal alien for assaulting federal officer

ByBuckeye ReporterMay 19, 2026

A Venezuelan national has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly assaulting a federal officer during an apprehension operation in Powell, Ohio. The incident resulted in injuries to an Enforcement and Removal Operations officer after multiple punches were thrown during arrest attempts.

Dean Rieck, Executive Director at Buckeye Firearms Association
Non-profit

BFA-backed SB 392 ‘Freedom to Carry Act’ scheduled for first hearing May 20

Senate Bill 392—supported by Buckeye Firearms Association—will receive its first hearing May 20 in an Ohio Senate committee. The bill proposes several changes including lowering the minimum age for certain licenses from 21 to 18.
Doug Ute Executive Director
News

OHSAA member schools approve 11 of 12 proposed constitution and bylaw changes

Ohio High School Athletic Association members voted in favor of most proposed rule changes during their annual referendum period ending May 15. Eleven out of twelve amendments were approved—including updates on eligibility rules—while one proposal about cross-school participation did not pass.
Groveport Madison High School
Business

Groveport Madison Schools announces new administrators for upcoming school year

Groveport Madison Schools has announced three new administrators for key roles starting next school year: Bobby Dodd as Director of Business Services; Jennifer Hutton as Middle School Central Principal; Dr. Donis Toler Jr., returning as high school principal.