A Cleveland law firm headed by former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Ohioans who paid for a false laminating fee of $1.50 since late last year when deputy registrars' ceased distributing state license and ID cards. Read More of "Former Ohio attorney general Dann goes after BMV for bogus $1.50 fees"

Here’s a surprise: the skills that can be used to win in politics are increasingly the skills needed to produce good policy. Read More of "Political and policy skills are merging"

The Rockets completed their 2019 spring practice season with a 45-minute controlled scrimmage at the Glass Bowl last Friday night. It was the 15th and final practice of the spring. Head Coach Jason Candle said the spring practice sessions have left him feeling good about this team. Read More of "Rockets complete spring season with final scrimmage"

Seven Ohio men have pleaded guilty to related crimes regarding child pornography and the sexual abuse of two 10-year-old children. Read More of "Seven Ohio men plead guilty to crimes related to sexually abusing children, creating child pornography"

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office recently certified a summary of a petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution. The proposed amendment would change the way Ohio’s Electoral College members vote in presidential elections. An alternative summary for the same proposed amendment was rejected. Read More of "Summary for proposed presidential election amendment certified"

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund encourages all Ohioans to join the #EverydayOhioHeroes campaign to recognize everyday heroes who make our community a safe place for families and children. Use #EverydayOhioHeroes on social media to recognize those making a difference. Read More of "The Ohio Children’s Trust Fund recognizes #EverydayOhioHeroes for child abuse prevention month"

Columbus-based Big Lots has announced the launch of its spring point-of-sale campaign, "Serve Families. Give Big." to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital. Read More of "Big Lots launches spring campaign benefiting Nationwide Children's"

Read More of "Former CFO at publicly traded transportation company charged with $245 million securities and accounting fraud scheme"

For many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The state is divided into two zones for the 2019 spring turkey hunting season: a south zone, which opens to hunters on Monday, April 22, and a northeast zone, which opens to hunters on Monday, April 29. Hunters can view the 2019 spring turkey season zone map at wildohio.gov. Read More of "Ohio's 2019 wild turkey season coming soon"

The Toledo men's golf team finished in 11th place at N.C. State's Stitch Intercollegiate on Saturday, April 13. The tournament held at the par-72, 6,973-yard MacGregor Downs Country Club was reduced to 36 holes due to inclement weather on Friday. Read More of "Rockets finish 11th at rain-shortened Stitch Intercollegiate"

A state senator and attorney by trade hopes to correct what he and state prosecutors believe is the disproportionate penalty that results from violation of Ohio's speedy trial statute. Read More of "Senate bill would add two weeks to save speedy-trial violations"

Dr. Juan Bouzat, a professor in Bowling Green State University’s Department of Biological Sciences, is part of an international research team studying the evolution of penguins. He is a co-author of a study published in the journal of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution that demonstrates the importance of island formation in the diversification of penguins and posits the discovery of two extinct penguin species from New Zealand. The research, recently highlighted by the New York Times, was conducted by a diverse team of 19 scholars representing eight countries and 16 research institutions and universities. Read More of "BGSU research team sheds light on penguin evolution"

John H. Cross III (Cross) and John Cross Fisheries Inc. (Cross Fisheries) were sentenced recently in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for trafficking in illegally transported and sold lake trout, announced Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Bossert Clark for the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and United States Attorney Andrew Birge for the Western District of Michigan. Cross Fisheries was also sentenced for making false records about whitefish purchases. Read More of "Fish dealer sentenced for unlawful trafficking in Michigan lake trout"

A new Oh SNAP mobile phone application has detailed information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other food programs, not only for Ohioans receiving benefits but for those who think they may be eligible. It’s available for free on mobile devices through the App Store or Google Play. Read More of "New Oh SNAP mobile phone app provides food assistance information"

The Toledo women's golf team wrapped up last weekend's Lady Buckeye Invitational with a 10th-place finish on Sunday, April 14. The Rockets shot 59-over par 923 on Ohio State's par-72, 6,319-yard Scarlet Course. Read More of "Rockets place 10th at Lady Buckeye Invitational"

The opioid epidemic has created a crime and treatment crisis for all kinds of American communities. But the ones that may be most affected are small and rural jurisdictions. Read More of "Rural courts, sheriffs convene with feds to combat opioids"

A bipartisan effort to expand privacy protections for certain mental health workers cleared the Ohio House of Representatives recently and awaits Senate consideration. Read More of "Bill would providing privacy shield to mental health workers"

A jury found a Toledo pastor guilty of sex trafficking of a minor and other crimes, U.S. Attorney Justin E. Herdman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Eric B. Smith said. Read More of "Jury finds Toledo pastor guilty of sex trafficking of a minor and other crimes"

As the Ohio legislature weighs the pros and cons of Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal to increase the gasoline tax before the end of this month, a recent study found that the state has the ninth-highest tax rates in the nation. Read More of "New report shows Ohioans pay more taxes than most other states"

The Ohio Supreme Court recently publicly reprimanded a Mahoning County probate judge for taking action as a judge on cases in which he previously served as a lawyer. The Court noted there was no evidence that Rusu’s misconduct caused any measurable harm or that it “resulted in anything less than the evenhanded administration of justice.” Read More of "Ohio probate judge publicly reprimanded for presiding over ex-client cases"