The Board of Lucas County Commissioners have issued a 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, their first-ever such plan, that lays out their operational goals, advocacy areas and more.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said it's investigating two drownings that occurred at East Fork State Park over the July 4 holiday weekend.

It’s been a little over a year since 12 counties across Ohio received more than $154 million under the Appalachian Community grant program.

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The Akron Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in the parking lot of the Mason Community Learning Center.

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As food insecurity rises nationwide, Ohio food pantries are experiencing increased demand while facing fewer resources due to state and federal budget cuts to food assistance programs.

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The Summit County Transportation Improvement District has been awarded a total of $550,000 for two separate projects that will support infrastructure in Stow and at the Akron-Canton Airport, County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced.

The United States of America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.

People may think of corn and fields when they think of Ohio, but there’s a world of microclimates here, too, including one that can help you escape from the heat.

A growing number of farmers are finding that life on the farm alone isn’t enough to make ends meet.

Cincinnati Animal CARE is reaching out to the community looking for residents who want to add a four-legged friend to their lives as the shelter officially reached maximum capacity.

Dozens of traffic safety projects across almost half of Ohio’s counties will be receiving $137.5 million in funding, state officials announced in a press release Thursday, as part of Ohio’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Ohio officials have announced the launch of a prevailing wage rate system, allowing people to view wage info for construction workers throughout the state, “ensuring they’re compensated fairly.”

As recreational boating activity increases during the July Fourth holiday, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to prioritize safety while on the water.