Explore

AP News AP News
Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says

Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says

Campaign officials say an armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people
USA Today USA Today
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says

Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
The Columbus Dispatch The Columbus Dispatch
Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured

Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured

An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
Pete Buttigieg talks unions, Brent Spence Bridge at Labor Day picnic

Pete Buttigieg talks unions, Brent Spence Bridge at Labor Day picnic

Buttigieg, a potential presidential candidate in 2028, spoke about affordability, gerrymandering and the Brent Spence Bridge at the Labor Day picnic.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Vivek Ramaswamy Criticized for Attending U.S. Open via Private Jet Amidst Ohio Gubernatorial Race

Vivek Ramaswamy Criticized for Attending U.S. Open via Private Jet Amidst Ohio Gubernatorial Race

Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate in the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election, is facing criticism for attending the U.S. Open in New York City over Labor Day Weekend. According to the Ohio Democratic Party, Ramaswamy traveled to New York on a private jet. This event occurred with only 60 days remaining until Election Day. The Ohio Democratic Party highlighted that Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of 2026 outside of Ohio, despite having stated just four days prior that it was 'rare' for him to leave the state. Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer commented on the situation, questioning Ramaswamy's seriousness given the affordability crisis facing Ohio voters. Seewer suggested that instead of engaging with voters, Ramaswamy chose to go to New York with 'fellow billionaires' at the U.S. Open.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
'Not the reality.' Buttigieg talks expansion of Cincinnati streetcar

'Not the reality.' Buttigieg talks expansion of Cincinnati streetcar

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval hosted Pete Buttigieg for a public town hall and talked about transportation, housing and health care.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Haitian Immigrant Dies by Suicide Following Loss of TPS and Ankle Monitor Placement

Haitian Immigrant Dies by Suicide Following Loss of TPS and Ankle Monitor Placement

Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant in Springfield, Ohio, died by suicide on August 31, shortly after his Temporary Protected Status (TPS) expired and he was fitted with an electronic ankle monitor by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Bel, an honors neuroscience student at Wright State University and an avid soccer player, was among approximately 340,000 Haitians whose TPS expired after the Supreme Court declined to intervene. His family stated that the ankle monitor made him feel like he was treated "like an animal" and led to his withdrawal. Bel himself posted on Instagram about the shame and humiliation of wearing the monitor, questioning how he could pursue college sports with it. ICE maintains that attempts to blame them for his death are false, stating that no one is required to stay in the U.S. illegally and wear a monitor. Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine called Bel's death a "horrible, horrible tragedy" and criticized the ending of TPS for Haitian residents as "misgui...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash After Truck Strikes Wooster Home, Killing 11-Year-Old

Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash After Truck Strikes Wooster Home, Killing 11-Year-Old

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal incident in Wooster, Ohio, where a pickup truck collided with a residential home, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old boy. The crash occurred on Friday night when an 18-year-old driver, Karas Wedge of Seville, operating a 2007 Ford F-250, veered off Madison Avenue and struck a home. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 11:50 p.m. following reports of a serious injury crash with entrapment. The victim, identified as 11-year-old Emmet Sauers of Wooster, was inside the residence at the time of the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, Karas Wedge, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Wooster Community Hospital. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has stated that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
SB Nation SB Nation
Padres back themselves into a corner

Padres back themselves into a corner

Padres notes - September 4
The Columbus Dispatch The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio GOP lawmaker wants to ban most Flock camera surveillance

Ohio GOP lawmaker wants to ban most Flock camera surveillance

As local leaders pause Flock camera programs over concerns about mass surveillance, a Republican lawmaker wants to ban most of them.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Ohio Man Indicted After Fleeing Police and Brandishing Chainsaw in Walmart Parking Lot

Ohio Man Indicted After Fleeing Police and Brandishing Chainsaw in Walmart Parking Lot

Dustin Reaves, a 43-year-old man from Youngstown, Ohio, has been indicted following an incident in late July where he allegedly fled from police and brandished a chainsaw in a Walmart parking lot in Liberty, Ohio. The police pursuit involved speeds not exceeding 45 mph. Reaves faces multiple charges, including failure to comply with a police officer, obstructing official business, inducing panic, resisting arrest, and harassing a police dog. He is scheduled for arraignment on September 15. This event highlights a concerning public safety incident involving a high-speed chase and the display of a dangerous weapon in a public area, leading to significant legal repercussions for the individual involved.
The Columbus Dispatch The Columbus Dispatch
ODOT shares travel tips, worst times to drive for Labor Day weekend | Getting There

ODOT shares travel tips, worst times to drive for Labor Day weekend | Getting There

A holiday weekend is almost here. That means a lot of people will be hitting the road in Columbus.