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Audit recommendations would strengthen controls in bidding requirements

(BPT) If you love the idea of being a landlord, and don't mind being on duty around the clock, buying an investment property may be the wealth-building option for you.

The U.S. Supreme Court decided to “punt” earlier this week on one of its most controversial cases of the year, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission — choosing a narrow legal rationale rather than the larger issue weighing laws on discrimination versus freedom of religion.

A bipartisan duo of central Ohio lawmakers has teamed up to remove spousal exceptions from sex crimes.

The University of Toledo three-game "mini plans" for the 2018 football season went on sale Tuesday, June 19. Mini plans start as low as $60 and include either a sideline or touchdown zone seat for three games.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently warned consumers to beware of ticket scams when seeking tickets to the NBA Finals, summer concerts, and other in-demand events.

A Warrensville Heights man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for helping lead a conspiracy that brought large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine into Greater Cleveland from Chicago and Yonkers, New York.

Ohio has been among the top 20 states collecting the most in state and local individual income taxes per capita from the fiscal years 2013 to 2015.

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 12th, heard three oral arguments, including an argument from a man on death row who contends that his sentencing hearing was tainted when the court failed to empanel a new jury.

Former Toledo baseball player Ross Adolph was named a third-team ABCA/Rawlings All-American, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods announced on Saturday, June 16.

The leader of an international binary options scheme was arrested and a 19-count federal indictment unsealed, charging him with defrauding investors out of at least $10 million.

Ohio's New African Immigrant Commission has been a committee with little to do since its creation during the 127th General Assembly some 10 years ago.

John R. Cacaro, 58, of West Chester, Ohio, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering as part of a scheme to defraud the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for his own personal gain.

Former Toledo shortstop Deion Tansel has been promoted to the San Antonio Missions, the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. He was previously playing with the Lake Elsinore Storm prior to the promotion.

A bill before lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives proposes criminally going after property owners who allow private property to become open dumps.

Ohio offers more than 5,000 miles of trails for hiking, biking, bridle, mountain biking and water trails. Trails improve quality of life and boost outdoor recreational opportunities for all Ohioans, by allowing families and friends to participate in outdoor activities close to home. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Ohio Trails Partnership are requesting feedback to create the state’s next plan for recreational trails of all types throughout Ohio.

Keeping people and their assets safe, sound and secure is a key role of the Ohio Department of Commerce. Through the divisions of Financial Institutions and Securities, Commerce works to protect the savings and investments of all residents, especially for older Ohioans who cannot afford to lose any of their money earned over a lifetime.

Thirteen people from Ohio were indicted or charged in the recently in U.S. District Court in Cleveland for firearms crimes and related violations.

Toledo outfielder Ross Adolph was selected by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the MLB Draft on Wednesday, June 6.