Mar. 3, 2026
Ashland Plans Massive 250th Birthday Bash for America
City leaders and community groups are organizing a day-long celebration to mark the U.S. Constitution's 250th anniversary.
Mar. 3, 2026
Posting Ten Commandments in Schools Debated
Resident suggests starting with churches first before schools
Feb. 26, 2026
Melba Moore Remembers Reverend Jesse Jackson's Legacy
Tony Award-winning R&B-pop legend reflects on touring with civil rights leader to rally support for MLK holiday.
Feb. 26, 2026
Harris Urges Ohioans to Build Community as Path Forward
Former VP says Americans must turn to each other, not Washington, to address challenges
Feb. 25, 2026
Harvard Students Demand Removal of Wexner's Name From Campus
Calls grow to disassociate university from Ohio billionaire's ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Feb. 25, 2026
Ohio Nurses Association Calls for Removal of Les Wexner's Name from Ohio State Buildings
The association cites a newly unredacted FBI document listing Wexner as a 'co-conspirator' in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Feb. 24, 2026
Signature Drive Accelerates to Block Ohio Hemp Law; Ohio Supreme Court Loosens Rule on Judges' Political Speech
Repeal campaign hires dozens of paid workers to collect nearly 250,000 voter signatures by March 20 deadline; Ohio judges and judicial candidates gain more leeway to speak on political issues
Feb. 22, 2026
Cleveland Documenters Bring Transparency to Local Government
High school students learn about the importance of covering city council and other public meetings.
Feb. 21, 2026
Ohio State Faces Calls to Remove Wexner's Name, Funding Ties
Growing number of groups, politicians demand university distance itself from billionaire philanthropist over alleged Epstein links
Feb. 20, 2026
Valley Leaders Reflect on Life of Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson
Reverends, activists, and community members remember Jackson's impact on the Mahoning Valley and beyond
Feb. 20, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Leaves Legacy in Toledo
Reverend visited city over four decades as activist and presidential candidate
Feb. 19, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered for encouraging Akron leader to enter politics
Jackson urged minorities to run for office and companies to provide jobs, according to local leaders.
Feb. 13, 2026
Ohio State Professor Suspended After Tackling Filmmaker Questioning Former President
Luke M. Perez, a new professor at the university's Chase Center, was placed on leave pending an investigation into the viral incident.
Feb. 12, 2026
Ohio State Professor Placed on Leave After Altercation with Filmmaker
The incident occurred after a former university president was interviewed about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Feb. 11, 2026
Ohio Activists Launch Signature Drive to Block Marijuana and Hemp Restrictions
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice aim to get a referendum on the November ballot to overturn new state law
Feb. 11, 2026
Social Justice Educator Calls for Unity to Defend Democracy
River Smith argues that standing up to bullies and autocrats is essential to preserving liberty and justice for all.
Feb. 8, 2026
Toledo Group Urges Lucas County to End Israeli Bond Investment
Activists call for county to not reinvest in controversial $5 million bond.
