A legislative measure aimed at bolstering youth employment numbers got a first hearing recently by members of the Ohio House of Representatives seated on the Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee. Read More of "Measure seeks to increase youth job opportunities"

In the last decade, across 28 countries in Africa, there have been more than 600 reported cases of killings or mutilations of persons with albinism - a rare, non-contagious, congenital condition characterised by a lack of pigmentation in any or all of the hair, skin and eyes. Under international law, countries have a legal obligation to protect persons with albinism from human rights violations, attacks and discrimination. A new report by the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) concludes that current approaches to albinism have fallen short of this obligation, and persons with albinism continue to be victims of human rights abuses. Read More of "New IBAHRI report states nations are failing to protect people with albinism"

(BPT) Are millennials getting ready to leave big cities in droves? Some experts in demographics, economics and real estate have predicted the millennial exodus from huge urban areas has already begun. If true, the question remains: where will they go? Read More of "Smaller metros take action to draw millennials fleeing bigger urban areas"

Thirteen Rockets from the Toledo baseball team were named to the 2017 Academic All-Mid-American Conference team, announced by the league office. Read More of "Thirteen Rockets named to Academic All-MAC team"

A Toledo man was indicted for distributing six kilograms of heroin, said David A. Sierleja, Acting U.S. States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and DEA Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. Plancon. Read More of "Toledo man indicted for selling six kilograms of heroin"

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently filed a lawsuit against five leading prescription opioid manufacturers and their related companies in Ross County Court of Common Pleas. The lawsuit alleges that the drug companies engaged in fraudulent marketing regarding the risks and benefits of prescription opioids which fueled Ohio's opioid epidemic. Read More of "Attorney General DeWine files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for fraudulent marketing; fueling opioid epidemic"

Mark F. Speakman, 60, of Grove City, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 60 months in prison for an investment fraud scheme that defrauded his clients out of more than $1.1 million. Read More of "Financial advisor sentenced for $1.1 million fraud scheme"

SavingForCollege.com, a trusted college-savings industry resource, recently released their nationwide 529 direct plan performances for the first quarter of 2017. CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Plan has been ranked first overall in the nation at the five-year performance category; fourth overall in three-year performance; and third overall in 10-year performance. Read More of "Ohio’s 529 plan ranks first in nation for 5-year performance"

Ohio lawmakers seated on the House of Representative's Education and Career Readiness Committee got the proverbial earful from concerned citizens, policy makers and education professionals over the much maligned Common Core curriculum implemented in schools throughout the Buckeye State. Read More of "Push made to roll back Common Core"

The University of Toledo is holding volleyball camps during the second week of July. The camps are designed for beginner- and advanced-level volleyball players and will cover all basic skills. Read More of "Rockets to host volleyball camps from July 8-15"

(BPT) If you're struggling to make ends meet in retirement, you're not alone. And when your income is limited and fixed, you do your best to cut out unnecessary expenses. Read More of "Seniors can sell their life insurance policies"

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently announced a lawsuit against an international adoption agency based in Strongsville for allegedly misleading clients and taking payment for adoption services it never performed. Read More of "Attorney General DeWine seeks consumer restitution from Strongsville-based international adoption agency"

The Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging and members of the Ohio General Assembly honored eight accomplished older Ohioans with induction into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame during a special ceremony recently in Columbus. Read More of "Eight older Ohioans inducted into Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame"

Head Coach Al Wermer announced that Nikola Arsic (Brus, Serbia) will join the Toledo men's tennis program at the start of the 2017-18 academic year. Read More of "Nikola Arsic to join Rockets program in 2017"

The tentacles of Ohio’s opioid epidemic stretch beyond those in the throes of addiction. Not only do the latest statistics show that Ohio leads the nation in opioid overdose deaths, but the Public Children Services Association of Ohio notes an 11 percent increase in children in protective custody between 2000 and 2016. Read More of "Ohio sees greater need for CASA volunteers in face of opioid epidemic"

Six people from Greater Cleveland were indicted in federal court for firearms crimes, said David A. Sierleja, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. Read More of "Six from Greater Cleveland indicted for firearms offenses"

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants Ohioans to remember that when hiring a moving company, you have rights guaranteed by law and enforced by the PUCO. Read More of "The PUCO wants you to know your rights when hiring a moving company"

A Cincinnati Republican lawmaker has a plan to conform with federal regulations implemented by the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, also known as Dodd-Frank, before time runs on the requirement for states to adopt uniform real estate appraisal rules. Read More of "Appraisal licensure sought for Ohio"

Boasting more than 637,000 active accounts, CollegeAdvantage - Ohio's 529 college savings program - has exceeded more than $10.35 billion in assets under management, according to a recent press release announcing the development. Read More of "Ohio college savings plan marks milestone"

A lease to drill for oil and gas in Washington County did not terminate when the energy companies failed to pay annual royalties it promised the landowners, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently. Read More of "Oil and gas lease did not terminate for unpaid royalties"