Ohio News

Op-Ed: Overtones of racism in Ohio kidnapping rescue?

Cleveland - Comments by the police and others give me the impression that the key role of Charles Ramsey in the rescue of the kidnapping victims in Ohio is being played down because of his color.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 28 comments

Op-Ed: ACLU study shows Ohio bringing back debtor's prisons

Columbus - Debtor's prisons were abolished in the US in the 1830's but they are making a comeback even though jailing people who are unable to pay debts is against the US Constitution.

In the Media by Ken Hanly - 3 comments

Ashtabula shooting: Man shouts 'Will of Allah,' shoots dad dead

Ashtabula - There was panic at an Easter service in Ohio when a man Reshad Riddle, 28, went to the Hiawatha Church of God in Christ, shot his father Richard dead and then walked through the church shouting "It's the will of Allah."

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus

Gun Appreciation Day leads to five gun show shootings

A portion of the American population celebrated Gun Appreciation Day by attending guns shows across the country, resulting in some of the attendees perhaps appreciating paramedics and first responders more than guns, at least temporarily.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 16 comments

Ohio men arrested as bullets fly into homes during AK-47 practice

Montville - Montville Township Police arrested two men after their AK-47 target shooting practice sent bullets flying through the neighborhood. Officers called to the scene said they were dodging bullets as they tracked down where the shooting came from.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 11 comments

Ohio School Board: We'll arm the janitors to protect the school

Montpelier - The school board of Montpelier, Ohio, in a 5-0 vote, decided to allow school custodians to undergo firearms training and carry concealed weapons. In short, the school board's response is to arm the janitors.

In the Media by Can Tran - 21 comments

Obama wins Ohio and four more years as U.S. President

It's been confirmed Americans have reelected President Obama back to the White House. The Republicans maintain control of the House, while the Democrats remain the majority in the Senate.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 36 comments

'The Daily Show' plays Sandy edge in Ohio political ad coverage

Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' rides a fine line between Hurricane Sandy and politics in an analysis of presidential political advertising in Ohio.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 2 comments

Putting early voters at ease, Obama casts early ballot

Instead of waiting until Election Day to cast his vote, United States President Barack Obama has decided to cast an early ballot as a means to push for early voting and put early voters at ease.

In the Media by Can Tran - 4 comments

U.S. Supreme Court refuses Ohio Republican's request

Washington - Despite a last-minute appeal from Republicans, the US Supreme Court has denied a request to limit early voting for Ohio residents the weekend before the 2012 Presidential Election.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 1 comment