Ohio House to axe new cigarette, gambling taxes in governor’s budget: Capitol Letter

Rotunda Rumblings Sin taxes out, Browns bonds in: Ohio House Republicans are preparing to dump Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax increases on recreational marijuana, cigarettes, and sports gambling from the state budget bill next week, according to House …

Immigrants kept Ohio’s population from shrinking last year: The Wake Up for Friday, March 14, 2025

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Deaths outnumbered births in Cuyahoga County last year by 215. And we lost 6,700 people who moved outside county lines. But thanks to …

Let’s combine forces to address Ohio students’ lagging reading skills: Jennifer Murphy

LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Research shows that literacy levels are closely tied to lifelong outcomes — including educational attainment, income, and even physical and mental health. As an independent school psychologist in Northeast Ohio specializing in literacy, …

Ohio State spent 3 years bringing back BIA, now one man can spark its next mission

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Denzel Burke was never one to mince words during his time as an Ohio State cornerback. He’s as authentic as possible when answering a question, regardless of how positive or negative that answer is. So when you ask him about his …

Their babbling makes no sense, so what’s the real reason Ohio lawmakers won’t tax sports betting to pay for stadiums? ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Sports betting companies make big money off Ohioans betting on pro sports. So why not tax those companies to build the stadium for those pro sports? On Today in Ohio, we’re talking about why Ohio legislators would rather spend hundreds of …

What’s up with Ohio State football’s offensive line heading into spring practice? Buckeye Talk podcast

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One can argue that no Ohio State position group is dealing with more ‘new’ in 2025 than its offensive line. OSU must find a way to replace four Day 1 starters from its 2024 lineup and the man in charge of doing that is new offensive line …

Ohio Pie Co. and Cleveland Kitchen launch pickle-inspired pizzas for Pi Day

BRUNSWICK, Ohio — Ohio Pie Co. and Cleveland Kitchen are teaming up for a limited-time pizza collaboration, targeting pickle enthusiasts. Ohio Pie Co. will serve three signature pies from both its Brunswick and Rocky River stores in celebration of Pi Day …

OSHP: Body of helicopter pilot recovered from northeast Ohio reservoir following crash

The Portage County Emergency Management Agency said recovery efforts are underway. PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio — The body of a helicopter pilot was recovered from a reservoir in northeast Ohio after the aircraft crashed into the water Friday morning, according to …

'Hamilton' to visit Columbus for third time at Ohio Theatre in July

Get DOWN: Statewide Ohio tornado drill is Wednesday - what to know

Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 16-22. A statewide tornado drill will be held at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday. Residents should create or review a family emergency plan in preparation for spring severe weather. When practicing tornado drills, …