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Eight sentenced in Northern District of Ohio ‘phantom hacker’ international money laundering case

By N. J. Noble | Sep 11, 2025

Kishan Vinayak Patel, a 26-year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his role in a transnational money laundering conspiracy connected to the so-called “phantom hacker” scam.

Analysis questions claims linking 'red state' politics with higher murder rates

By C. J. Keating | Sep 10, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to crime, particularly the deployment of federal law enforcement agents to cities led by Democrats.

Bowling Green to host Mel Brodt Collegiate Open in first home meet of season

By C. J. Keating | Sep 10, 2025

Bowling Green State University's cross country program is set to host the Mel Brodt Collegiate Open on Friday, September 12.

Husted introduces resolution honoring school sports program leaders

By C. D. Burns | Sep 10, 2025

An interscholastic athletic administrator is responsible for managing school sports and athletic programs, ensuring that these activities align with the schools’ missions.

Cleveland man sentenced for armed robbery targeting federal investigation informant

By N. J. Noble | Sep 10, 2025

A Cleveland man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbing a confidential informant working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) during a firearms investigation.

Ohio reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 30

By M. D. Cox | Sep 9, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Ohio for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 23.

Ohio Farm Bureau appoints 2025 policy development committee members

By N. J. Noble | Sep 9, 2025

Twenty individuals have been selected to serve on the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.

Hartschuh appointed to Ohio Farm Bureau policy development committee for 2025

By T. K. Lowery | Sep 9, 2025

Rose Hartschuh of Sycamore has been named to the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.

Moreno urges Ohio public universities to address rising antisemitism on campuses

By C. D. Burns | Sep 9, 2025

Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has addressed a letter to the presidents of Ohio’s fourteen public universities, urging them to take action against what he describes as a significant increase in antisemitic violence on college campuses.

Cleveland man sentenced to nearly 14 years for drug trafficking conspiracy

By N. J. Noble | Sep 9, 2025

A Cleveland resident has been sentenced to nearly 14 years in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy involving fentanyl and methamphetamine across Northeast Ohio.

Ohio man receives 12-year sentence for distributing child pornography

By T. K. Lowery | Sep 9, 2025

A Summit County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography using a social media platform.

Virginia woman sentenced for fatal shooting at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

By T. K. Lowery | Sep 9, 2025

A woman from Alexandria, Virginia, Chelsea Perkins, has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of Matthew Dunmire at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. handed down the sentence after...

Adele Flynn joins Ohio Farm Bureau's 2025 policy development committee

By N. J. Noble | Sep 9, 2025

Adele Flynn of Wellington has been appointed to serve on the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.

Senators propose adding artificial intelligence literacy standards in schools

By C. D. Burns | Sep 9, 2025

A group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill that would add artificial intelligence (AI) and technology literacy to the subjects for which states may establish standards under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Hannah DiVencenzo joins 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau policy development committee

By C. J. Keating | Sep 9, 2025

Hannah DiVencenzo of Grafton has been selected to serve on the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.

State sales tax holidays provide millions in savings for firearm buyers

By T. K. Lowery | Sep 9, 2025

States across the country are implementing Second Amendment sales tax holidays, providing significant savings for buyers of firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.

Falcons Nest Coaches Show returns with BGSU football and cross country coaches

By T. K. Lowery | Sep 8, 2025

The Falcons Nest Coaches Show is set to return on Monday night at Fricker’s in Bowling Green.

Husted introduces CHAT Act targeting child safety in AI chatbot interactions

By J. M. Stjohn | Sep 8, 2025

Ohio Senator Jon Husted has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting children from the risks posed by artificial intelligence companion chatbots and explicit online content.

The Buckeye Institute urges Ohio Supreme Court to reject Kent's zoning rules

By N. J. Noble | Sep 8, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has joined the Institute for Justice in submitting an amicus brief to the Ohio Supreme Court, urging the court to overturn zoning restrictions imposed by the city of Kent.