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How Ohio mayors are responding to ICE
The fatal shooting of two Minneapolis residents by federal agents this month has triggered protests in cities across the country, as well as a range of responses from local officials.
CBS Sports Classic adds Kansas to field including Kentucky, UNC, Ohio State
KU is the newest addition to the four-team field signed through 2029 to participate in the annual CBS Sports Classic
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Ohio Wesleyan Celebrates Innovation at Second Annual U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition
Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart to pair up for Ohio show
The two outspoken comedians will talk about independent journalism and other topics during an event benefiting Yellow Springs radio station WYSO.
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
Sabol scores 22 as Buffalo beats Bowling Green 89-78
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) Ryan Sabol scored 22 points as Buffalo beat Bowling Green 89-78 on Tuesday.
Big Ten reveals Michigan football’s 2026 conference slate
The Big Ten released Michigan’s full 2026 schedule, featuring four straight home games, a midseason bye, and a road finale at Ohio State.
2026 Michigan Football Schedule Revealed
Michigan football has officially announced its full 2026 schedule, including matchups with Oklahoma, Penn State, Oregon, and Ohio State. Here’s the complete breakdown and what it means for the Wolverines.
Ohio State 84, Penn State 78: Still B1G Winless
Different game, same result. This time, the loss came at the hands of Ohio State in the comfort of Columbus’ Value City Arena. The Nittany Lions led for all of one minute and twenty-one seconds of the first half when Eli Rice nailed a three-pointer to put them up 5-4 at around the 18:05 mark. […]
Steelers Reporter Points Out Coaching Staff Ties To Mike McCarthy
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has some work to do… McCarthy, who was hired as the organization’s 17th head coach on Saturday, still has to put together his coaching staff after already seeing three coaches depart for other jobs — offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is joining Ohio State, while assistant defensive backs coach Anthony […]
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar of events for this week: Today * Photography exhibit by Michael Mueller, WesBanco, Market Street * Art exhibit by Savannah Schroll Guz, Parkersburg Art Center * Downtown Parkersburg Restaurant Week, Downtown Parkersburg * Rinse and Repeat, an exhibit by ArtBeat Studio, Parkersburg Art Center * Coffee, Cards and Conversation, adults […]
Ohio State reportedly hiring Arthur Smith, former Steelers OC and Falcons head coach, as offensive coordinator
Former Ohio State linebacker Anthony Schlegel rejoining OSU staff
Former Ohio State linebacker Anthony Schlegel is rejoining the strength and conditioning staff according to multiple reports.
COLUMN: Top 20 EIU sports moments of 2025
The year 2025 will be thought of as the year of an exhilarating half time show and a runaway joke that has left six or seven braincells remaining in my head. Closer to home, EIU sports experienced a successful year that included personal achievements, milestones, and Ohio Valley Conference championships. Now that the dust has settled on 2025, here are the top 20...
120,000 Ohio families lost health insurance this month. Here’s who to blame
How Republican lawmakers blocked health insurance subsidies while enjoying taxpayer-funded coverage themselves, leaving working Ohioans to suffer the consequences.
Why it Matters: Ohio hopes the Science of Reading boosts student literacy rates
The Science of Reading isn’t a single program or philosophy. It’s based on decades of scientific research that explains how children develop reading and writing skills, and why some kids struggle.
Northeast Ohio hosts National Science Foundation site visit as NEO-SMART advances as national finalist | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
Northeast Ohio was in the national spotlight this week (Jan. 21-22) as regional leaders hosted a site visit from the National Science Foundation (NSF)...
Ohio health officials warn of flu despite small drop in statewide cases
Flu numbers across Ohio are starting to dip as January moves along, but doctors say this could be the quiet before the storm.
Ohio to require teachers to retrain in science of reading every 5 years
New professional development courses will be developed for literacy instruction known as the science of reading, a phonics-intensive approach the state requires in classrooms for Ohio's 1.6 million public school students.
Cleveland State to Broadcast Every Home Lacrosse Game on Rock Entertainment Sports Network
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Rock Entertainment Sports Network, a joint venture between Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media, will broadcast all six lacrosse games from inside the Krenzler Bubble on local television.
Cleveland State to Broadcast Every Home Lacrosse Game on Rock Entertainment Sports Network
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Rock Entertainment Sports Network, a joint venture between Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media, will broadcast all six lacrosse games from inside the Krenzler Bubble on local television.
The Jeff Boals Show Returns Tonight at The Gem Sports Bar
ATHENS, Ohio — The Jeff Boals Show returns this Thursday, January 22, on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. This week, the live broadcast will take place from 6pm-7pm at The Gem Sports Bar. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Join the "Voice of Bobcat Basketball," Jason Toy, and the seventh year head coach of the Ohio Bobcats, Jeff Boals, for a weekly recap and a look ahead at upcoming matchups. This week's special guests include redshirt senior guard Dior Conners (Columbus, Ohio) and Ohio Softball head coach Jenna Hall.
MetroHealth, Ohio Department of Health Partner to Offer No Cost Diabetes Prevention Program to Employer Partners
Employers and health plans across Northeast Ohio can offer their employees and members a proven program to reduce the risk of developing diabetes at no cost, thanks to a new partnership between The MetroHealth System and the Ohio Department of Health.
Ohio State offers multiple new 2028 prospects, lands transfer punter
Ohio State’s coaching staff hits the trail hard offering multiple new players and lands their punter for next season
Fewer Ohioans sign up for healthcare coverage after ACA subsidies expire
Fewer Ohioans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year—and cost appears to be a big reason why.
Northeast Ohio sports betting scandals: What we know
Separate FBI cases connect athletes with Northeast Ohio connections to prop bet manipulation schemes spanning MLB, NBA and college basketball from 2023 to 2025.
Tickets on sale for Titanic exhibition at Cleveland science center
The May 21 opening features more than 200 artifacts from the wreck site, life-size reconstructions and stories of passengers with Ohio ties.
Mercer Health Center for Healthy Weight & Wellness Announces 2026 Education Series
Mercer Health’s Center for Healthy Weight & Wellness will be hosting a 2026 Education Series, a free, community-focused initiative designed to empower individuals with practical tools and expert insights for lifelong wellness. Held quarterly at Mercer Health West Campus in Coldwater, Ohio, each session features a unique topic led by experienced healthcare professionals from Mercer […]
Ohio State Fair announces 3 more concerts
The Ohio State Fair organizers said tickets will go on sale on Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. for all of the concerts through Ticketmaster.
2026 College Football Rankings: Indiana, Ohio State Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25
FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his way-too-early top 25 rankings going into the 2026 college football offseason.
Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Top 25: Where Does National Champion Indiana Land?
Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia look stacked for next season, while Indiana will need to reload after winning the title.
2026 CFP Title Odds: Indiana, Ohio State Opens as Favorites
See next season's CFP title odds, now that the 2025 season has come to a close.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar of community events for this week. TODAY * Art Exhibit by Savannah Schroll Guz, Parkersburg Art Center * Rinse and Repeat, an exhibit by ArtBeat Studio, Parkersburg Art Center * Homeschooler Music Class, K-2, 10-11 a.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue * Box Frame Craft, ages 13+, 11 a.m., Marietta […]
Preventing health and home emergencies: Northeast Ohioans brace for cold snap
As Northeast Ohioans brace for a blast of icy weather, experts are bracing for the emergencies associated with frigid temperatures.
Women's College Basketball Live Updates, Scores: TCU-Ohio State, More
Monday's slate of women's college basketball on FOX is stacked. Here are the highlights!
Ohio got $202 million from feds for rural health care. Is it enough?
It's still unclear where exactly the Rural Health Transformation Program money is going, a concern rural independent hospitals expressed last summer.
Benjamin Logan Elementary seeks volunteers for Science Fair
Benjamin Logan Elementary School is preparing to host its annual Science Fair on Thursday, February 19, and is inviting community members to volunteer as judges […]
The Columbus Foundation grants $750K to health care nonprofits
The Columbus Foundation donated $750,000 in grants to 12 central Ohio nonprofits addressing health care needs.
Kettering Health and Ohio University Scale Partnership to Improve Health for Ohio Communities
Kettering Health and Ohio University announced an academic, research and clinical affiliation designed to improve health for Ohioans.
Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond
The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.
2026 NFL mock draft: Expert projections for top picks ahead of divisional round
Just eight teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl 60. The remainder will be looking ahead to the offseason and the 2026 NFL Draft.
Yost: ‘sloppy work,’ not politics, sank attempt on pot-law referendum
Ohio's attorney general, David Yost, has rejected a petition calling for referendum on Senate Bill 56 that enacts sweeping changes to marijuana law, including a ban on hemp.
Madison Sheahan, ICE’s No. 2 Official and a Trump Ally, Leaves to Run for House in Ohio
Madison Sheahan, a top enforcer of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, said she would step down to challenge Representative Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat.
ICE deputy director resigns to run for Congress in Ohio
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan announced Thursday she is stepping away from her position to run for Congress in Ohio.
Rink Roundup: Ohio State women’s hockey starts 2026 strong
Along with hitting the road this weekend, some Buckeyes will be heading to Italy for next month’s Olympics
Federal funds for rural health on the way to Ohio, but not enough to offset cuts, advocates say
When the state applied for federal funds targeted at rural health, it acknowledged the tenuous state of health in rural Ohio, noting the danger of hospital closures and lack of access as part of the need for federal help.
Why Peltola’s Entry May Not Change the Senate Math
Democrats were ecstatic Monday over news that former Rep. Mary Peltola will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. There is no doubt that Peltola is Alaska Democrats’ strongest possible candidate, just as former Sen. Sherrod Brown is the best possible challenger to appointed Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio.
America’s health is improving — but Ohio still lags
A new state-by-state health report card shows that Americans, as a whole, are getting healthier — but Ohio has still some work to do.
‘Disappointing’: Ohio’s Science of Reading Switch Not Yet Bringing Results
Ohio’s drive to boost reading scores using the science of reading has had a rocky start in the two years since Gov. Mike DeWine fought for the change, with scores going the wrong direction.
Dani Isaacsohn's 'American dream' version of Ohio
Dani Isaacsohn, Cincinnati's most powerful Democratic lawmaker, is one of The Enquirer's 2026 people to watch.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge released the following calendar of community events: TODAY * Hygge Club, adults, 11 a.m.-noon, South Parkersburg Public Library * Hyperfixation Book Club, ages 12-19, 4-6 p.m., Parkersburg Library, Emerson Avenue * Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library WEDNESDAY * Walking Through the Books, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library […]
Cover Story: Rural Health Transformation Fund
Youngstown, Ohio's #1 Locally owned, locally connected television news station.
Ohio State students hone academic, business skills through study abroad programs
Students across various majors at The Ohio State University recently gathered at the Fisher College of Business to discuss how study abroad opportunities have helped them hone skills that will benefit their studies and chosen career paths.Fisher’s Office of Global Business and its Office of Advancement hosted the inaugural Global Experience Lu...
Marshon Lattimore arrested: Commanders CB faces weapons charges in Ohio
Washington is reportedly aware of the arrest of Lattimore on weapons charges
First of the year’s FOX Sports IndyCar driver commercials airs on this weekend’s NFL playoff games
FOX Sports’ IndyCar Series driver commercials launch this weekend as the National Football League opens its playoffs with Wild Card games set for Saturday and Sunday.
1/8 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Ohio State at Oregon
There’s a triple header set for tonight with three Big Ten games set to take place on Big Ten Network later this evening. Northwestern Wildcats at #12 Michigan State Spartans In the first game today the Spartans are set to host Northwestern. Michigan State bounced back nicely from a dreadful 56-58 road loss to Nebraska […]
Ohio health department reports high and increasing rate of flu activity
WATCH LIVE: Ohio health officials hold news conference as flu cases rise
The CDC says seasonal flu activity is elevated and continues to increase across the U.S.
Optimism reigns for central Ohio economy as recession unlikely in 2026
A panel of experts including economist Bill Lafayette will speak at the Columbus Metropolitan Club's Annual Blue Chip Economic Forecast.
Who is David Pepper? Acton picks ex-Ohio Dems leader as running mate
Democrat Dr. Amy Acton picked longtime Cincinnati politico and former state party chairman David Pepper as her running mate in the race for governor.
Johnson scores 22 as Akron beats Central Michigan 82-69
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Tavari Johnson's 22 points helped Akron defeat Central Michigan 82-69 on Tuesday night.
Ohio State WR Carnell Tate declares for 2026 NFL Draft
Another elite Ohio State wide receiver is headed to the NFL Draft.
Vivek Ramaswamy says he’s swearing off social media in his race to be Ohio’s next governor. Will it last?
Fisher Auto Parts acquires 25-location parts business
Family-owned Smyth Auto Parts was founded in 1963 and has locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Wave of business closures hits Ohio City
A buzzy stretch of Lorain Avenue saw abrupt closures, even as new arrivals move in.
Full-length Replay: Big Ten Men's: Nebraska at Ohio St.
The Buckeyes host the No. 13 Cornhuskers. Nebraska won their last meeting in February 2025.
The trajectory of Ohio State women’s basketball in March Madness
There is a lot of basketball left, but the road to the postseason is favorable — if the Buckeyes can win
Top 25 And 1: It's rare to have six undefeated teams at this point in season
Nebraska puts its undefeated record on the line in Big Ten clash vs. Ohio State
Adaptive Sports Ohio receives grant to provide new opportunities for students with disabilities
One person in custody after incident at Vance’s Ohio residence, source says
One person is in custody and an investigation is under way following an incident at the Ohio residence of Vice President JD Vance, according to a federal law enforcement source.
Ohio high school sports dates to remember for winter, spring 2026
Here are dates to remember for the rest of the OHSAA winter sports season and spring 2026.
1926: 100 years ago - life in the U.S., entertainment, famous firsts, more
Each January we do a 100-year-lookback. Here’s a snapshot of what life was like in 1926 – in Cleveland, Ohio, the United States and the world, from entertainment to news, disasters and more.
Local health officials identify first pediatric flu death in Ohio
"This is a sad and serious event that breaks our hearts.”
Full-length Replay: Rutgers at Ohio State
The No. 19 Buckeyes host the Scarlet Knights. Ohio State has won five straight in the series.
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets 1/4/26
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (19-12-9, 47 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (18-16-6, 42 points, 8th place Metropolitan Division) When: 3:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh and FDSN Ohio, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: After today is a three-day break for games for the Pens, who aren’t in action again […]
Economic, business and technological predictions for 2026: Michael Weidokal
2026 will be another crucial year for our Northeast Ohio region, our country and the world. While there is a great deal of trepidation entering 2026 (with good reason), there are also many reasons to hope that this can be a year in which we reduce the level of political and economic risk in the world. Hopefully, our political and business leaders will work together to tackle the challenges we will inevitably face in 2026, and to take advantage of the opportunities that the new year will bring, writes guest columnist Michael Weidokal.
‘Speaking the language of science’: Father Spitzer on Guadalupe tilma, Eucharistic miracles at SEEK
Jan 3, 2026 / 20:45 pm As the SEEK Conference continues this week in Columbus, Ohio — one of three locations alongside Denver and Fort Worth — college students selecting from dozens of breakout sessions […]
Opinion | Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?
With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges.
Steubenville High School science program gains research grant
STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of microplastics in fish found in local tributaries. Teacher Jessie Clark received the Environmental Stewardship Research Grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and will begin the project with her class this month. Clark said the […]
Blue Jackets, FanDuel Sports Network announce six games to be simulcast on CW Columbus, Gray Media stations
FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts to be simulcast on multiple stations in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia
Debunking the narrative College Football Playoff byes are alarming issue in CFP format
Teams with byes are 1-7 in the first two years of the 12-team CFP format, but let's add some context to that record
Cold-shooting Rutgers resumes Big Ten action vs. Ohio State
Rutgers will need to find some better shot-making when it resumes Big Ten play by battling Ohio State on Friday in Piscataway, N.J.
Political changes, new laws coming in 2026 to Ohio
Several laws are taking effect next year in the Buckeye State.
Miami football sends savage parting shot to Ohio State
The Miami Hurricanes take a direct shot at Ohio State football on social media after 24-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win.
Ryan Day after Ohio State upset in CFP: 'We put ourselves behind the 8-ball'
The Buckeyes could not dig themselves out of a 14-0 hole against Miami
Miami pulls biggest upset in College Football Playoff history with 24-14 win over Ohio State
The defending national champions were 9.
Ohio health officials report state's first pediatric flu death this season, urge vaccinations
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the season.
Ohio State vs. Miami prediction: Expert picks and odds for Cotton Bowl CFP quarterfinal
The Hurricanes meet the reigning national champion Buckeyes at the Cotton Bowl on Friday night
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
Miami (OH) defeats Bowling Green 93-83
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) Peter Suder had 17 points in Miami (OH)'s 93-83 victory against Bowling Green on Tuesday.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — Events and things to do this week from Artsbridge: TODAY * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park, Belpre * Christine Rhodes multi medium artwork display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Here the Pioneers Landed exhibit, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum * Frozen […]
Ohio to get $200M in federal money to aid rural health care, but feds haven’t yet said how
Ohio will get $200 million in federal funding as part of a 5-year, $50 billion program to bolster rural health care. State plans include expanding child vision services and creating the Rural Healthcare Workforce Pipeline, but guidelines for spending flexibility remain unclear.
Youngsters learn about positive mental health in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Children at Independence Primary School enjoyed a special day focused on developing positive mental health.
Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission making progress ahead of the new year
MARIETTA, Ohio - The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission continues to advance with its goals of bringing Hollywood to Southeast Ohio.