(BPT) The first days of school are filled with excitement and pangs of anxiety, but it doesn't take long for high school and college students to fall into a routine. Adjusting to the new reality of school can be difficult, but it's the steps students take now that determine their success throughout the school year. Read More of "A+ advice for a successful school year"

A northeast Ohio lawmaker's plan to smooth out the resulting wrinkles sometimes created by the state's building-inspection process has been called out by the state's municipalities and related associations as pro special interest. Read More of "Bill to streamline building-inspection process opposed by municipalities"

A Cleveland man was indicted on charges that he stole more than $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans, said U.S. Attorney Justin E. Herdman and Lamont Pugh III, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Read More of "Cleveland man indicted for stealing $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans"

Governor John R. Kasich recently announced the approval of assistance for 8 projects set to create 3,792 new jobs and retain 459 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $115 million in new payroll, and spur more than $377 million in investments across Ohio. Read More of "Statewide investments to create more than $115 million in new payroll"

So Sarah Palin does not get to move forward with a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for linking material on a Palin political website to shooting incidents targeting politicians. Read More of "Times-Palin ruling good for free speech, press"

On a night in which the University of Toledo honored some of the greatest players in its 100-year history, the Rockets and senior quarterback Logan Woodside came through with a performance worthy of the ages. Read More of "UT Rockets rally to tame Tulsa, 54-51"

As state lawmakers make their return to the Ohio Statehouse at the conclusion of the summer recess, members of the Ohio House of Representatives are expected to consider a bill designed to strengthen consumer protection and protect the public from pyramid schemes. Read More of "Bill designed to protect public from pyramid schemes"

Karen L. Hawkins of Yachats, Ore., has been selected to chair the American Bar Association Section of Taxation, the nation’s largest organization of tax lawyers. Hawkins will serve a one-year term to end August 2018 Read More of "Former IRS official Karen L. Hawkins named chair of ABA Section of Taxation"

A northeast Ohio lawmaker doesn't want the state to miss out on an opportunity as the business climate throughout the Buckeye State improves and the overall economy continues to grow. Read More of "Proposed bill would take a second look at development of chancery court"

The Ohio Supreme Court heard four oral arguments Tuesday, September 12th, including an abortion law dispute involving a statute that requires certain medical facilities to have a transfer agreement with a local hospital for emergencies or medical complication. Read More of "Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral arguments this month, including one examining a state Law which mandates transfer agreements with hospitals"

University of Toledo women's basketball coach Tricia Cullop will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Detroit Tigers game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, Sept. 21. Game time is 7:10 p.m. Read More of "UT’s Tricia Cullop to throw out first pitch at Tigers’ game on Sept. 21"

David Kirkwood, 61, and Beverly Kirkwood, 50, of Dayton, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to health care fraud. David Kirkwood also pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful drug trafficking. Read More of "Doctor, wife plead guilty to running pill mill"

Ohio’s opioid epidemic continued to evolve in 2016 with stronger drugs driving an increase in unintentional overdose deaths, according to a new report released by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The report shows a sharp rise in overdose deaths involving the opioid fentanyl, the emergence of more deadly fentanyl-related drugs like carfentanil, and indications that cocaine is now being used with fentanyl and other opiates. The report also contains some promising news – the fewest prescription opioid overdose deaths since 2009. Read More of "Fentanyl, Carfentanil and Cocaine drive increase in drug overdose deaths in 2016"

A Lorain man and an inmate at a federal prison in New Jersey were indicted for their conspiracy to commit murder for hire and to distribute cocaine, law enforcement officials said. Read More of "Lorain man and federal prison inmate indicted in murder-for-hire conspiracy"

The dogged quest of Maria Altmann to retrieve her family’s collection of Gustav Klimpt art seized in Austria during the Nazi era is well known, celebrated in the 2015 highly acclaimed film, “Woman in Gold.” Read More of "New Holocaust-related book examines law and ethics in current battles over Nazi art"

Providing employers with detailed information on Ohio’s workforce Read More of "Ohio’s Workforce Supply Tool adds 200 additional occupations"

(BPT) Anyone who's ever bought or sold a home knows how even little things can sway a buyer to feel a particular house is "just right." While major features such as a good location, a big kitchen, and a certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms all drive a home's price and how attractive it is to buyers, small details like fresh paint and new faucets can also help clinch a sale. Read More of "7 'little' upgrades that can mean a lot to homebuyers"

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging Ohioans to consider becoming foster parents as the need for foster families has dramatically increased in the face of the opioid epidemic. DeWine's call to action came at a news conference this morning where he also announced several efforts to help becoming a foster parent easier, including expediting background checks. Read More of "Attorney General DeWine highlights need for more foster families due to opioid crisis; unveils new resources for prospective foster families"

Columbus based research and development giant Battelle announced recently that its man-portable, accurate and easy-to-use system to provide critical security protection to drones has partnered with Dedrone, a drone-detection software platform. Read More of "Battelle's DroneDefender joins forces with airspace security market, technology leader"

(BPT) The banking and credit union worlds are as much the same as they are different. Both are eager to earn your business and to provide you with loans, mortgages, savings and checking accounts. With that said, there are some significant differences between the two financial institutions. In today's world, with cutthroat competition for your money, it's worth understanding the advantages of both, and perhaps making a switch to one or the other to put yourself in a better financial position. Read More of "Credit union or bank: What's right for you?"