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A former doctor from Columbus, Ohio, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for fraudulently billing Medicaid $1.5 million.

Fifth Circuit withdraws ruling on firearm suppressor protections

In a recent development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has withdrawn its earlier opinion in the case of United States v. Peterson, which had ruled that firearm suppressors are not "arms" protected by the Second Amendment.

Buckeye Institute appeals against federal ban on home distilling

The Buckeye Institute has taken its legal battle to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, challenging a federal ban on home distilling of spirit beverages.

Ohio AG takes legal action against insurer over unpaid bills

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal proceedings against Thin Blue Line Benefits Association, a Texas-based company, for allegedly operating without a necessary license and failing to pay medical bills for retired first responders...

How many H-1B petitions were made by Ohio employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

In 2024, 102 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Ohio, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

VA Purchase Loans in Ohio average $302,003 for Q4 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $302,003, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Animal-rights activists urge banks to deny services to certain industries

Anti-hunting and animal agriculture activists in the United States are employing a new strategy by targeting major banks.

Ohio men sentenced for robbing postal worker during delivery

Three men from Lima, Ohio, have been sentenced to prison for robbing a postal worker during their official duties. U.S. District Court Judge James R. Knepp delivered the sentences.

Ohio man receives lengthy sentence for exploiting minor

David P. Greulich, a 61-year-old resident of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz.

ODOT seeks public input on roundabout proposal for State Route 118 intersection

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is seeking public input on a proposed roundabout design for the intersection of State Route 118 and Wren-Landeck Road, located about two miles south of Van Wert.

Ohio closes State Route 646 bridge near Annapolis after inspection

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has closed the State Route 646 bridge over Salem Creek, located just west of Annapolis, following an inspection.

Ohio Department of Agriculture plans aerial treatments for spongy moth control

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 21, 2025

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is set to begin aerial treatments to manage the Spongy Moth population in several counties.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Ohio increases from Q3 to Q4

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Ohio during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $290,793, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senate finance committee includes SHORT Act provisions in reconciliation bill

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has released its portion of the Senate version of the Reconciliation Bill, dated June 16.

Ohio man receives prison sentence for distributing child pornography

Brent Bennett, a 55-year-old resident of Norwalk, Ohio, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for receiving and distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. District Judge James G. Carr delivered the sentence on June 10, 2025, following...

The Buckeye Institute comments on Ohio's private-sector job losses in May