Spectrum expands fiber broadband network in Jackson County

Spectrum announced on Tuesday the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to nearly 2,400 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Jackson County,...

Browns face critical trade deadline decision: Buy to capitalize on elite defense or protect future draft capital?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have reached a pivotal moment as the NFL trade deadline approaches. After their dominant 31-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins, an intriguing question emerges: Should this team be buyers or sellers? The latest...

Nurse, guard charged with smuggling drugs into private Northeast Ohio prison

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two employees at a private prison in Youngstown are accused of working together to smuggle in drugs and cellphones. Jodi Johnson, registered nurse, hid drugs inside food or drink containers and security guard Brenda Dixon allowed...

Huntington Bank closes on deal to acquire Veritex Holdings

Huntington Bancshares has finalized its merger with Veritex Holdings, a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. © Shutterstock The acquisition will expand the Columbus, Ohio-based bank’s presence in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston....

Six seek to fill positions on Girard City Council

GIRARD — Four candidates are seeking to fill three council-at-large seats on city council and two candidates are seeking to fill the 2nd Ward seat. Candidates for the council-at-large seat are Democrats Tod Latell, Lily Martuccio and Wes Steiner...

Small Business Optimism Drops in September; Community Focus Drives ASECU Growth

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2 points to 98.8 in September, the first drop in three months. Inflation, supply chain issues and hiring challenges continue to weigh on sentiment. The Uncertainty Index rose to 100,...

Oregon Financial Regulator Urges Relief For Those Affected By Federal Shutdown

Students from Columbus, Ohio, wait outside a barrier as U.S. Capitol Police watch over the East Plaza where congressional leaders will have a news conference on the government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP...

California passes first-in-nation chatbot safety law as Ohio considers similar protections

A Florida mother's loss highlights concerns about AI companions and minors as states like Ohio move to regulate the technology. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As artificial intelligence continues to grow, so do concerns around safety, particularly for...

Underdog Plans to Offload Risk at Prediction Market Platforms Including Kalshi & Crypto.com

Underdog Sports has announced that it will start offloading risk by trading on popular prediction markets, including Kalshi, Crypto.com, and others. An Underdog spokesperson commented, “It’s a real tool for us that didn’t exist before, where we...

GUEST OPINION James Willis III & Amanda Miller: The role of college in an AI economy

Google recently pulled out of its proposed Indiana data center, which was to be built in Franklin Township. Proponents and opponents of the project disagreed, among other things, about just how many jobs the new center might offer. While we argue...

UCLA Health Closes 2 ASCs, But Market Outlook Remains Strong

Image by Pixabay UCLA Health officials have confirmed the closure of two small community ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), adding to a string of facility closures over the last two years. The closures are reportedly a cost-cutting measure, and...

CenterPoint Energy to sell Dayton natural gas business for more than $2.6 billion

The company’s sales price is about 1.9 times the value of its assets used to deliver gas or electricity to customers in Ohio in 2024. Before the deal is final, it must go through customary legal steps, including getting approval from federal...

National Fuel Expands In Ohio With $2.6 Billion CenterPoint Energy Deal

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) shares are trading lower on Tuesday, following the company’s disclosure of the acquisition of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE:CNP) Ohio natural gas local distribution company (LDC), for $2.62 billion. Details...

Wall Street hits records after encouraging update on inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high, which was set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Report: Jack Nicklaus wins $50 million defamation case against Nicklaus Companies

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Jack Nicklaus was awarded Monday in a defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies, according to an ESPN report. The 85-year-old Nicklaus filed the suit after the company, owned by billionaire Howard Milstein, allegedly...

Meadowbrook Mall Officially Announces Arrival of Two New Restaurants, Two Additional Businesses at Site

Four new and very different businesses are arriving at Meadowbrook Mall. The Weekend Bar & Bistro, Tomatillo Mexican Grill, Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers and The Scalp Lab & Spa are all opening in time for the holiday shopping season. Ashcroft & Oak...

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season, 11,000 in Ohio

Amazon announced plans to hire 250,000 employees for the holiday season, including about 11,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions in Ohio. Amazon's pay for seasonal roles averages over $19 per hour, while regular employees earn an...

Farbman Group’s Huntington Construction in Farmington Hills Expands into Ohio

Huntington Construction is expanding its operations to Ohio. // Photo courtesy of Huntington ConstructionHuntington Construction, a Farmington Hills-based full-service commercial construction company that is part of the Farbman Group, says...

What is Ohio, the new confederacy? Why do lawmakers want the state to have its own currency? Today in Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio lawmakers are considering creating a new currency backed by gold and silver. They’re calling it “pirate money.” Why? We’re talking about how Republican legislators are talking about “choice and freedom” on Today in Ohio....

H.B. 427: A proposed bill powers choice in Ohio’s energy grid

A new bill is currently making its way through the Ohio Legislature, potentially changing how homeowners and renters use electricity and saving them money. House Bill 427 (H.B. 427) would give utility providers the ability to establish voluntary...