A new program to help former foster youth successfully transition to independence celebrates its first anniversary this month, with a growing number of young people who are aging out of foster care in Ohio requesting Bridges services. Read More of "Bridges Program for former foster youth celebrates 1st anniversary successes"

Families who want to research 529 college saving plans usually visit Savingforcollege.com — an industry-trusted informational website, which provides detailed analysis and articles on 529 plans, financial aid, and scholarships, as well as tools to estimate college expenses. Read More of "Ohio 529 plan celebrates 5-Cap Rating"

A study co-authored by an Ohio State University economics professor found that the time parents spend with their children has a powerful effect on their educational achievement, especially after the loss of a parent through death, divorce or other circumstances. Read More of "Ohio State study links children's academic success to time spent with their parents"

Mark Harris, 59, of Versailles, Ky., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to knowingly failing to remove asbestos in a South Point, Ohio electric power plant. Read More of "Power plant owner pleads guilty to failing to remove 224,000 square feet of asbestos before demolishing power plant for scrap metal"

Over a lifetime in politics, I’ve met a lot of interesting, impressive politicians. But those I truly admired were men and women who were adept at the arts both of politics and legislating — a rarer combination of talents than you’d hope for in our representative democracy. They’re a reminder these days of what consummate skill looks like. Read More of "Practicing politics at a high level"

Senior Chris Darrington scored a game-high 20 points on Saturday night to lead Toledo (20-4, 8-3 MAC) to a 78-71 victory over arch-rival Bowling Green (16-7, 8-2 MAC) before a sold-out crowd of 5,000 in the Stroh Center. The victory gave the Rockets their fourth 20-win season in the last six years and was UT's eighth victory in last nine outings. Read More of "Rockets win 20th game with 78-71 victory at Bowling Green"

The American Bar Association House of Delegates (HOD) rejected Monday (Jan. 28) a major change in the bar passage standard for U.S. law schools, sending back to its originator a proposal that would require 75 percent of a law school’s graduates who sit for the bar pass it within two years. Read More of "ABA House balks at revising bar passage standard, approves slew of policy resolutions"

Eleven people were indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute synthetic narcotics in federal prison by soaking paper in the drugs and then sending the drug-infused paper into prison as mail and other documents. Read More of "Eleven people indicted for roles in conspiracy to distribute synthetic narcotics into federal prison by soaking paper in the drugs and then sending the drug-infused paper into prison as mail and other"

It’s not too late to get a flu shot as flu season lasts until May Read More of "First pediatric flu death of season reported in Ohio"

With the help of numerous sponsoring agencies and stakeholders, the Summer Food Service Program works to feed thousands of children in Ohio. Read More of "Ohio Department of Education announces Summer Food Service Program plans"

Toledo Softball and first-year head coach Joe Abraham recorded their first win of the season Sunday, Feb. 10, in an unforgettable 4-0 shutout of Saint Louis on the final day of the Northern Iowa UNI-Dome Classic. Sophomore Erin Hunt broke the UT record for most strikeouts in a single game in route to her first Division I win, and sophomore Kylie Norwood hit a grand slam to end her impressive weekend. Read More of "Rockets bag first win of 2019, take down Saint Louis"

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is well in the rear-view mirror and the weather is still to chilly for a lot of outdoor fun, it’s the perfect time to start mapping out how you’ll save the money necessary for your child’s, or children’s higher education. Read More of "Be S.M.A.R.T. with your college savings goals"

Since the late 1970s, Bruce Watkins navigated the uncertain waters of the skill-based games business. Read More of "Despite changes, Ohio skills games regs remain cloudy to operators"

Erick Jamal Hendricks, 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Read More of "Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit people to launch attacks on behalf of ISIS"

The state's newly appointed director of Administrative Services recently unveiled a revised and enhanced procurement policy for state agencies set to become effective this month. Read More of "New state procurement policy now in effect"

Toledo put the defensive clasps on Eastern Michigan en route to securing a 63-43 triumph on Saturday before 4,076 fans in Savage Arena. With the double-digit home victory, the Rockets improve to 14-7 overall, 6-4 in the Mid-American Conference. Read More of "Toledo stifles Eastern Michigan at home, 63-43"

Attorney General Dave Yost is urging Ohioans to watch out for scammers this tax season and to protect their personal information and refund dollars. Read More of "Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost offers tips for avoiding tax scams"

Ohio University's College of Fine Arts recently announced the establishment of the Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts - the first and only arts-based research center at the university that creates research models for community development through arts engagement and social practice. Read More of "OU fine arts college establishes the Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts"

Putting his money where his mouth is - as the saying goes - a southwest Ohio lawmaker pledged recently to forgo the pay raise members of the previous session of the General Assembly of the Ohio Legislature approved for the elected body. Read More of "Republican state lawmaker challenges fellow legislators to return public pay increases"

A Toledo man was sentenced to five years in prison, the final defendant sent to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to provide thousands of dollars to Anwar Al-Alwaki in an effort to support violent jihad against U.S. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. Read More of "Toledo man sentenced to five years in prison, the last of four defendants sent to prison for their roles in a plot to provide money to al Qaeda"