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Blogger faces trial over obscene Shrek image sent to Ohio senator

Blogger faces trial over obscene Shrek image sent to Ohio senator

Political blogger D.J. Byrnes can funny, charming and provocative. But a state senator didn't see the humor in an obscene image of Shrek texted to him.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's fast-tracked program leads to 323 pardons

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's fast-tracked program leads to 323 pardons

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine created a way to fast-track some pardon applications. It's proving to be popular.
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Meet the candidates in Ohio's 15th Congressional District race

Meet the candidates in Ohio's 15th Congressional District race

Learn more about the three candidates running to represent Ohio's 15th congressional district in the 2026 general election.
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What is Issue 3? What to know about voter ID issue on Ohio ballot

What is Issue 3? What to know about voter ID issue on Ohio ballot

Ohioans will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Issue 3, which would put the state's voter ID rules in the constitution.
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Meet the candidates in Ohio's 10th House District race

Meet the candidates in Ohio's 10th House District race

Learn more about the two candidates running to represent Ohio's 10th House District in the 2026 general election.
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We can't let Amy Acton ruin Ohio again | Letters

We can't let Amy Acton ruin Ohio again | Letters

Letters: Acton has already shown she is a danger to Ohio's health. Husted is a liar and hypocrite. Acton is the only real choice for governor.
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Columbus Councilmembers say mayor playing politics over damaged rec center

Columbus Councilmembers say mayor playing politics over damaged rec center

Three Columbus City Councilmembers accused Mayor Andrew Ginther of using a storm-damaged rec center as a “political prop” in a capital budget fight.
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When does Ohio early voting start? In-person voting hours, deadlines

When does Ohio early voting start? In-person voting hours, deadlines

Early voting in Ohio begins on October 6. Here's the full lost of early in-person voting hours and absentee ballot deadlines to know before Election Day.
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Ohioans have never had it as good as we have it with Donald Trump. Wink, wink | Opinion

Ohioans have never had it as good as we have it with Donald Trump. Wink, wink | Opinion

A big, bold Donald Trump rally may no longer be enough to save Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.
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Vice President JD Vance to hold Ohio rally amid tight Senate race

Vice President JD Vance to hold Ohio rally amid tight Senate race

Vice President JD Vance will hold a rally in Lima on Oct. 9, just days before President Donald Trump returns to Ohio.
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Ohio gas tax is suspended today. Here's who will benefit and who won't | Opinion

Ohio gas tax is suspended today. Here's who will benefit and who won't | Opinion

The gas tax holiday has started but have Ohioans been punked?
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Ohio deer hunting season opens with big numbers

Ohio deer hunting season opens with big numbers

Early results easily pushed past the initial harvest report from a year ago.