A Republican state senate candidate is comparing the Ohio Department of Health Director, Dr. Amy Acton, who is Jewish, to a Nazi physician who performed deadly experiments on prisoners at concentration camps during World War II., of Marysville, who is running in a heated Republican primary for the state senate seat, took to her campaign Facebook page Thursday to defend State Sen. (R-Powell), who was condemned by Gov. (R) after he made a on Holocaust Remembrance Day in which he said he wouldn’t let Acton “turn Ohio into Nazi Germany.”“Remember when I told you they would attack the...…A Republican state senate candidate is comparing the Ohio Department of Health Director, Dr. Amy Acton, who is Jewish, to a Nazi physician who performed deadly experiments on prisoners at concentration camps during World War II., of Marysville, who is running in a heated Republican primary for the state senate seat, took to her campaign Facebook page Thursday to defend State Sen. (R-Powell), who was condemned by Gov. (R) after he made a on Holocaust Remembrance Day in which he said he wouldn’t let Acton “turn Ohio into Nazi Germany.”“Remember when I told you they would attack the...WW…

Former Speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder remains on the ballot to be reelected as a state representative this November, the Licking County Board of Elections director has confirmed.Rep. Householder, R-Glenford, is the only name that will appear on the House 72nd District ballot. No Democrat filed to challenge him for the seat, which covers Licking, Coshocton and Perry counties east of Columbus.Monday was an important deadline on the elections calendar. That was the last day a political party could name a replacement should a candidate withdraw or be otherwise ineligible to run for...…Former Speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder remains on the ballot to be reelected as a state representative this November, the Licking County Board of Elections director has confirmed.Rep. Householder, R-Glenford, is the only name that will appear on the House 72nd District ballot. No Democrat filed to challenge him for the seat, which covers Licking, Coshocton and Perry counties east of Columbus.Monday was an important deadline on the elections calendar. That was the last day a political party could name a replacement should a candidate withdraw or be otherwise ineligible to run for...WW…

In what could be the last full legislative day before November elections, boozy ice cream, grocery bags and gun stores drove the Ohio General Assembly’s agenda.House Republicans, who generally do not wear masks and have skipped on COVID-19 social distancing accommodations in the chamber, passed legislation Wednesday  for the next year.Its lead sponsor, Rep. George Lang, R-West Chester Twp., said the bill is “pro-business” and will prevent the spread of COVID-19 via reusable grocery bags.In the Senate, Republicans passed a bill sponsored by Senate President Larry Obhof, R-Medina,...…In what could be the last full legislative day before November elections, boozy ice cream, grocery bags and gun stores drove the Ohio General Assembly’s agenda.House Republicans, who generally do not wear masks and have skipped on COVID-19 social distancing accommodations in the chamber, passed legislation Wednesday  for the next year.Its lead sponsor, Rep. George Lang, R-West Chester Twp., said the bill is “pro-business” and will prevent the spread of COVID-19 via reusable grocery bags.In the Senate, Republicans passed a bill sponsored by Senate President Larry Obhof, R-Medina,...WW…

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — Put-in-Bay, one of Lake Erie’s premier tourist destinations located on South Bass Island, has announced its gradual reopening plan for Summer 2020 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.In accordance with guidelines set out by Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration, the primary method of transportation to the island, Miller Ferry, will no longer be limited to essential travel and will be taking all travelers to the island.“It may have taken a little longer than we’re used to, but our winter hiatus is finally over. We are going to get started safely with fishing, grilling out,...…PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — Put-in-Bay, one of Lake Erie’s premier tourist destinations located on South Bass Island, has announced its gradual reopening plan for Summer 2020 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.In accordance with guidelines set out by Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration, the primary method of transportation to the island, Miller Ferry, will no longer be limited to essential travel and will be taking all travelers to the island.“It may have taken a little longer than we’re used to, but our winter hiatus is finally over. We are going to get started safely with fishing, grilling out,...WW…

A bill originally written to enhance drug trafficking laws around Ohio’s rehab centers now also lowers the consequences for violating pandemic health orders.The amendment to Senate Bill 55 joined the bill in a 58-35 vote on Wednesday that went along party lines. While the bulk of the bill raises the severity of the crime for those convicted of trafficking in drugs within 1,000 feet of a rehabilitation center from a fourth-degree felony to a third-degree felony, the amendment takes away any prison time related to a violation of health orders specifically related to the coronavirus...…A bill originally written to enhance drug trafficking laws around Ohio’s rehab centers now also lowers the consequences for violating pandemic health orders.The amendment to Senate Bill 55 joined the bill in a 58-35 vote on Wednesday that went along party lines. While the bulk of the bill raises the severity of the crime for those convicted of trafficking in drugs within 1,000 feet of a rehabilitation center from a fourth-degree felony to a third-degree felony, the amendment takes away any prison time related to a violation of health orders specifically related to the coronavirus...WW…

An Ohio woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly called 911 and requested the fire department put out a fire in her crotch.The Port Clinton News Herald that 50-year-old Katrina Morgan faces a felony charge of disrupting public services and a misdemeanor charge of making false alarms.Morgan is accused of calling 911 Saturday evening and reporting that her “p—y” was on fire, according to a police report from Port Clinton Police Department. Additionally, Morgan asked if the fire department’s hose was working, and told the dispatcher she needed somebody to “come put it out with...…An Ohio woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly called 911 and requested the fire department put out a fire in her crotch.The Port Clinton News Herald that 50-year-old Katrina Morgan faces a felony charge of disrupting public services and a misdemeanor charge of making false alarms.Morgan is accused of calling 911 Saturday evening and reporting that her “p—y” was on fire, according to a police report from Port Clinton Police Department. Additionally, Morgan asked if the fire department’s hose was working, and told the dispatcher she needed somebody to “come put it out with...WW…

ROSSFORD, Ohio — A Northwest Ohio police officer has been placed on administrative leave and is under investigation for allegedly misusing a database system to collect information about a woman he passed on his way to work.Rossford Mayor Neil MacKinnon III confirmed Tuesday that Officer Glenn Goss Jr. of the Rossford Police Department is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for alleged misconduct.Additionally, it was reported by the that the officer has resigned from his position as of Tuesday afternoon.Emily Hackler posted screenshots Monday of a Facebook...…ROSSFORD, Ohio — A Northwest Ohio police officer has been placed on administrative leave and is under investigation for allegedly misusing a database system to collect information about a woman he passed on his way to work.Rossford Mayor Neil MacKinnon III confirmed Tuesday that Officer Glenn Goss Jr. of the Rossford Police Department is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for alleged misconduct.Additionally, it was reported by the that the officer has resigned from his position as of Tuesday afternoon.Emily Hackler posted screenshots Monday of a Facebook...WW…

The Ohio Controlling Board on Monday authorized the use of federal dollars to allow the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office to send absentee ballot request forms to all 7.8 million registered voters in Ohio.The mailing of the request forms will begin around Labor Day and is estimated to cost around $1.5 million. This cost will be covered entirely through federal funds, not state dollars.Ohioans must register to vote by October 5th, 2020 in order to participate in the November election, and each of these newly registered voters will receive a request form in the mail.Voters are encouraged to...…The Ohio Controlling Board on Monday authorized the use of federal dollars to allow the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office to send absentee ballot request forms to all 7.8 million registered voters in Ohio.The mailing of the request forms will begin around Labor Day and is estimated to cost around $1.5 million. This cost will be covered entirely through federal funds, not state dollars.Ohioans must register to vote by October 5th, 2020 in order to participate in the November election, and each of these newly registered voters will receive a request form in the mail.Voters are encouraged to...WW…

Add Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to the  who say the will of the voters will be respected in November while declining to condemn President Trump for refusing to say the same thing.Trump was asked Wednesday in a press conference if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power in January regardless of the outcome of the election.“We’re going to have to see what happens,” Trump said in response. “You know that I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots. The ballots are a disaster.”Pressed, he said, “Get rid of the ballots and we’ll have a very peaceful… There won’t be a...…Add Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to the  who say the will of the voters will be respected in November while declining to condemn President Trump for refusing to say the same thing.Trump was asked Wednesday in a press conference if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power in January regardless of the outcome of the election.“We’re going to have to see what happens,” Trump said in response. “You know that I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots. The ballots are a disaster.”Pressed, he said, “Get rid of the ballots and we’ll have a very peaceful… There won’t be a...WW…

U.S. Sens. Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown are singing much different tunes this week than they did in 2016.The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has led to an unexpected vacancy with the General Election just six weeks away. Both parties are gearing up for a legislative and presidential showdown — should President Donald Trump nominate a quick replacement for a swift hearing in the Senate, or should the presidential winner this fall earn the chance to make a nomination in 2021?A similar scenario played out last presidential election cycle, when the February 2016...…U.S. Sens. Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown are singing much different tunes this week than they did in 2016.The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has led to an unexpected vacancy with the General Election just six weeks away. Both parties are gearing up for a legislative and presidential showdown — should President Donald Trump nominate a quick replacement for a swift hearing in the Senate, or should the presidential winner this fall earn the chance to make a nomination in 2021?A similar scenario played out last presidential election cycle, when the February 2016...WW…