Midseason surprises: McCaffrey astounds, Jones rebounds, and who not to trade for

Each week in the NFL is its own story -- full of surprises, both positive and negative -- and fantasy football managers must decide what to believe and what not to believe moving forward. Perhaps we can help. If any of these thoughts come true ......

Sports betting is a booming business in the US. The FBI’s NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight.

NEW YORK — The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of professional...

Meet the Ohio pumpkin carver turning gourds into gallery pieces

Like a lot of Ohioans, Gus Smithhisler gets the itch to carve a pumpkin each autumn. But, instead of going to a grocery store or a pumpkin patch, he brings in a forklift. “We haven’t had one this big for a while,” the forklift operator told...

FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting, has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of professional sports...

Governor Beshear joins 25 states in suing USDA over SNAP benefit suspension

(LEX 18) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has joined 25 other states in filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, challenging the agency's unprecedented suspension of November SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. The...

Ag Tech Talk Podcast: Communicating Innovation in a Crowded Ag Market

In this episode of Ag Tech Talk, we’re joined by Jennifer Goldston, Founder and CEO of AgTech PR, to dive into the critical role of communication in bringing new agricultural technologies to market. As ag tech continues to evolve alongside crop...

Mink Farm Damage near Woodbine

Mink Farm damaged in Woodbine A spokesman for the trade group Fur Commission U.S.A. reports that someone illegally entered a mink farm on Oct. 20 near Woodbine. Spokesman Challis Hobbs says a farmer, his son, and grandson, who raise more than...

Coach explains why five-star Anthony Thompson committed to Ohio State

Five-star basketball recruit Anthony Thompson has committed to Ohio State. Thompson is the highest-rated Ohioan to commit to the Buckeyes since Jared Sullinger in 2009-10. Ohio State coach Jake Diebler made Thompson a priority, visiting him five...

Fresh, affordable, local: Ohio’s Amish produce markets keep communities fed

FREDERICKTOWN, Ohio — On Mondays, the activity begins at 11 a.m. at Owl Creek Produce Auction in Fredericktown, Ohio. The flowers are dropped off first, followed by buyers’ personal chairs and a slow flow of produce growers bringing their harvest....

'I hope they love it.' Geauga County Business set to officially reopen this weekend after year-long closure

MUNSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — This weekend, a long-time Geauga County business is set to officially reopen after a violent car crash destroyed it nearly one year ago. Farley's Country Store in Munson Township is entering a brand-new era and is ready to...

Thanks to PUCO, Ohio’s energy market is now a monopoly disguised as free enterprise: Letter to the Editor

Ohioans deserve better than the rigged energy game being played by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). While families sweat under rising power bills, PUCO appears far more interested in protecting American Electric Power and...

More Ohio Shoppers Use Walmart Express Delivery

More Ohio shoppers are taking advantage of Walmart’s express delivery, according to the company. This year, 18% of Ohio customers chose Express Delivery, Walmart’s fastest delivery service – an increase of 12% year-over-year. And the company said...

Israel’s West Bank Bill Sparks Global Concern

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict In Sudan, drone strikes on Khartoum International Airport in the Sudanese capital hit just before its planned reopening, delaying operations and reinforcing doubts over the Sudanese army’s ability to secure the...

22 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding in the U.S.

The U.S. might not have the historical gravitas ubiquitous across the pond—but we don't need it. We've also got great architectural imagination and ingenuity. Europe: we'll see your Medieval castles and stony fortresses and raise you expansive...

Richland County commissioners award new public bank agreements

MANSFIELD — Richland County has added a fourth bank to hold public funds. During its meeting Thursday, the Richland County Board of Commissioners awarded depository agreements to Civista Bank, Mechanics Bank, Park National Bank and Huntington...

Reelect Brown for mayor of Youngstown

Historically, the city of Youngstown has changed mayors the way some folks change socks. Some of that was by design. For decades, Youngstown mayors were limited to two full four-year terms and could only return for a third term after an...

Blessing introduces constitutional amendment for optional land value taxation in Ohio

Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 7, a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would allow for land value taxation in the state. "Ohio votes on more levies than any other state,...

Ohio man accused of stealing $14K+ worth of rims from Monroe truck repair business

MONROE, Mich. (FOX 2) - A suspect accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of rims from trucks parked at a Monroe business is now in custody after license plate readers alerted police that he was back in the city more than a week...

Bird droppings help crack attempted hit on Macomb businessman Eddie Jawad

Suspected shooter Jasan Delanta Martin. MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities in Macomb County have arrested Jasan Delanta Martin, 32, of Eastpointe, in connection with the October 14 attempted murder of prominent Arab American businessman Eddie...

National Fuel expands into Ohio with $2.62 billion purchase of utility

National Fuel Gas Co. — parent company of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., the natural gas utility that serves much of the Erie region — is poised to get a lot bigger. The company, based in the Buffalo suburb of Williamsville, New York, has...