A U.S. Postal employee assigned to deliver mail in Willowick and Eastlake was sentenced to six months in prison for stealing gift cards. Read More of "Postal employee sentenced to six months in prison for stealing gift cards"

In a dispute between state tax officials and Cincinnati’s professional baseball team, the Ohio Supreme Court today quoted the team’s longtime radio announcer by declaring, “This one belongs to the Reds.” Read More of "Reds score tax exemption for bobbleheads, giveaways"

Football fans in Ohio certainly enjoy their eating and drinking when watching the Buckeyes play, but research has found they spend even more on tailgating goodies whenever Ohio State plays its arch rival from up north. Read More of "Research finds that tailgaters spend even more for Michigan game"

Even in the laid-back corporate settings most associated with startups and small companies, there is etiquette to be observed and adhered to. Read More of "Thinkin' about skipping the office party? - Think again, business etiquette maven says"

Toledo did more than hold its own against defending national champion Notre Dame in Savage Arena Saturday, December 8, but it just wasn't enough, as the Midnight Blue & Gold suffered a 72-56 setback. The non-conference match-up was played before 6,059 fans in Savage Arena, the third-largest crowd in school history. The loss snaps UT's four-game winning streak and drops its record to 6-3 on the season. Read More of "Toledo drops 72-56 decision to No. 2 Notre Dame at home"

A federal court in Central Islip, New York entered a temporary injunction today against individuals and corporations allegedly responsible for operating three international mail fraud schemes, the Department of Justice announced. These cases are part of the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative. Read More of "District court enters temporary restraining order blocking three elder fraud schemes from sending fraudulent letters"

A Democrat lawmaker's proposition of a 30-day waiting period on all legal gun sales in which a background check is pending after three days was presented to lawmakers for a first time recently. Read More of "Proposed bill calls for 30-day waiting period to do a gun purchase background check"

Despite a strong economy, fewer companies are having holiday parties since The Great Recession. Read More of "Societal changes one reason why fewer companies are having holiday parties"

As the holiday shopping season gets underway, the Ohio Department of Aging, through its Golden Buckeye program and STEADY U Ohio falls prevention initiative, offers tips for consumers of all ages to spend wisely and shop safely. Read More of "Spend wisely and shop safely to make the most of time with friends and family"

Toledo senior wide receiver Cody Thompson (Huron, Ohio) has been named to the Google Cloud Academic All-America Second Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He is Toledo's first Academic All-American since Dan Molls earned first-team honors in 2012. Read More of "UT’s Cody Thompson named Second-Team Academic All-America"

The owner of an asbestos removal and demolition business was indicted for paying cash bribes to a Cleveland employee in return for confidential information and preferential treatment regarding jobs for the city. Read More of "Business owner indicted for paying cash bribes to demolition employee"

Along with our age-based investment options, Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, offers age-based savings strategies for parents who want to select their own 529 investment options. No matter how old your child is, Ohio’s 529 Plan has guidance on what to do at this current stage of their life. It’s never too early and never too late to save for their higher education. In this last article of a six-part series, Ohio’s 529 Plan shares recommendations on what steps you can take after your child graduates from college. Read More of "How To grow your 529 plan as your child grows: After college"

Students at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Miami University, and the University of Cincinnati will be able to enhance their education and job preparedness in several fields thanks to funding approved by the state Controlling Board to purchase state-of-the-art equipment. Read More of "Miami University, Cincinnati State, University of Cincinnati receive a share of $5.3 million approved for collaborative workforce development"

Holiday spending this year in Ohio is expected to increase 3.2 percent from last year, according to a new report from the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants. Read More of "Ohio holiday spending expected to increase 3.2 percent this year"

Debate in Congress has always been contentious. The levels of vitriol may seem especially acute these days, but confrontation is not new. I can remember times on Capitol Hill when “debate” was actually more of a screaming match than a civil discussion. Read More of "The coin of the realm"

Toledo moved up three spots in this week's collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll released on Monday evening and are now ranked No. 6. The Rockets extended their winning streak to seven games last week with a 101-57 victory over Detroit Mercy and a 75-74 (OT) win at 2018 NCAA Tournament participant Marshall. Read More of "Toledo moves up to No. 6 in CollegeInsider.com top 25 poll"

A Chinese national who had been living in Massachusetts was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for distributing opioids and other drugs that were shipped from China to the United States and ultimately to Ohio. Read More of "Chinese national sentenced to nearly six years in prison for distributing opioids and other drugs that were shipped from China to the U.S. and ultimately to Ohio"

Gregory A. Bush, 51, was indicted recently by a federal grand jury on hate crime and firearm charges arising out of the racially motivated murder of two African-American patrons at a Kroger grocery store, and the attempted murder of a third, on Oct. 24 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The indictment was announced by Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman, and FBI Louisville Special Agent in Charge James Robert Brown, Jr. Read More of "Kroger shooting suspect charged with federal hate crimes and firearm offenses"

Ohio’s young hunters had a successful weekend and checked 6,563 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 17-18, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s youth gun season, 4,958 white-tailed deer were checked. Read More of "Ohio's young hunters harvest more than 6,500 deer during youth gun season"

Lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives heard testimony recently about a measure that would criminalize a Ohio gun owner's failure to secure or make a firearm inoperable in circumstances in which a minor may gain access to the weapon. Read More of "Proposed legislation designed to make children safer in homes with guns"