The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $279,845, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a report highlighting the presence of 662,566 noncitizens with criminal histories in the United States. This includes individuals with convictions for murder, assault, burglary, drug offenses, sexual assault, and kidnapping. The report was shared with U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales.
An investigation by the Circleville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man from Pickaway County. The individual, Matthew Nicklas, is accused of sexually abusing a minor.
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently visited Noble County meet with local officals and to tour two key developments: the Caldwell East of I-77 Business Park and the new Caldwell High School football field.
With $257,802 in issued loans, Ohio ranked 49th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.
The recent CBS debate on October 1 between Republican Senator JD Vance and Democratic Governor Tim Walz did not heavily focus on firearms and the Second Amendment. This topic has been largely overlooked in presidential debates, possibly due to moderators being aware of both Walz's and Vice President Kamala Harris's inconsistent stances on the issue.
Leah Curtis from Canal Winchester has been appointed as the associate general counsel for the Ohio Farm Bureau. In this new position, she will continue to offer advice to the Public Policy Department on legislative and regulatory matters. Additionally, she will oversee legal advocacy for the organization, aiming to provide strategic leadership on legal issues impacting Ohio Farm Bureau members.
A Marion County man, aged 46, has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for crimes involving minors. The announcement was made by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton.
The city of Okeechobee, Florida, recently faced scrutiny for adopting an ordinance that prohibited the sale of firearms and ammunition during Hurricane Helene. This measure also restricted firearm possession in public to law enforcement and military personnel. The ordinance was signed by Donald C. Hagan, Chief of the Okeechobee Police Department.
On Sept. 26, President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at “combatting emerging firearm threats.” The order will establish an “Emerging Firearms Threats Task Force,” which includes leadership from key federal departments and agencies.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a central Ohio home-improvement contractor, accusing the company and its owner of defrauding consumers. The suit was filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court against 1st Choice Renew and its owner, Aaron Cowans.
Attorney General Dave Yost inaugurated the first Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) in Sandusky, Ohio, emphasizing the significance of evolving police training to meet societal changes. The event saw over 500 peace officers participating in a two-day showcase of enhanced training and modern practices.
A year after a new "value first" pilot project was launched in 12 northwest Ohio county Farm Bureaus to test an alternative field staff structure, Ohio Farm Bureau is expanding this successful concept across 24 northwest Ohio counties.