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Hawaii is the happiest state in America, according to WalletHub. Where is Ohio?

Hawaii is the happiest state in America, according to WalletHub. Where is Ohio?

A new report from WalletHub has ranked all 50 states for happiness. Where did Ohio rank?
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This Week In History: Abraham Lincoln speaks at Ohio Statehouse in 1859

This Week In History: Abraham Lincoln speaks at Ohio Statehouse in 1859

This Week In History: Abraham Lincoln speaks to a crowd of about 50 people at the Ohio Statehouse in 1859.
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Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena moves forward with $400 million rebuild, but lacks funding

Nationwide Arena was built for about $175 million in private funds 25 years ago. Today, it is seeking $400 million in combined funds for improvements.
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Mandated civic centers needed because Ohio colleges wouldn't reform themselves, senator says

Mandated civic centers needed because Ohio colleges wouldn't reform themselves, senator says

Sen. Jerry Cirino defended Ohio's state-mandated civic centers, saying universities failed to reform "leftist" policies on their own.
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Silver and bighead carp threaten native species, Great Lakes tourism

Silver and bighead carp threaten native species, Great Lakes tourism

An update on the progress of efforts to stop invasive carp from destroying the $8 billion Great Lakes fishing and tourism industry.
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Hog fencing provides simple upgrade to your deck

Hog fencing provides simple upgrade to your deck

From composite boards to hog fencing, here is how a DIY deck project can improve privacy and durability.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine orders flags to half-staff for 9/11, but for how long?

Ohio Gov. DeWine orders flags to half-staff for 9/11, but for how long?

Why are flags flying at half-staff? Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags in the state lowered to honor 9/11 victims.
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Family said the teen wasn't there. Marshals then found the crawlspace

Family said the teen wasn't there. Marshals then found the crawlspace

A U.S. marshal describes finding a 13-year-old in a Lockbourne crawlspace after her family denied she was there. She was among 79 kids found in Ohio.
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Say farewell to Getting There, hello to more construction-focused stories

Say farewell to Getting There, hello to more construction-focused stories

Getting There is coming to an end after around 15 months of weekly columns. It will be replaced by more construction project stories around the area.
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Ohio's tariff bill is one of the highest in the US

Ohio's tariff bill is one of the highest in the US

A new ranking places Ohio among the top 10 states that pay the most in tariffs.
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'We're all without a job.' Workers, patrons react to O'Charley's closure

'We're all without a job.' Workers, patrons react to O'Charley's closure

Anger, nostalgia and unanswered questions follow O'Charley's sudden closure after more than 50 years in business.
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Franklin County to spray for West Nile mosquitoes. Here’s when and where

Franklin County to spray for West Nile mosquitoes. Here’s when and where

Franklin County Public Health will spray for mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus Sept. 14-15, 2026.