Southwest Ohioans Unite In Concern For Country’s Future

The 39-year-old Trotwood woman’s absentee ballot arrived a couple of days earlier, but she still hadn’t filled it out.

3 Ohio Cities Among Areas With Most Rats

Ohio's three biggest cities all made the list of 50 metro areas with the most rats.

A Wet Winter Coming To Ohio, Forecast Says: Week In-Review

Plus, Ohio breaks COVID-19 records amid surge, the Ohio attorney general wants to preserve no-knock warrants and more.

6 Ohio Cities Among Best Places To Live In 2020: U.S. News

The 2020 list of Best Places To Live and Best Places To Retire was released this week by U.S. News & World Report.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Cases Surge In Ohio: Weekly Review

Plus, a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor starts in Ohio, first-time unemployment claims climb and more.

A Plot To Kidnap Michigan’s Governor Was Planned In A Ritzy Columbus Suburb, Prosecutors Say

This summer, a cabal of a least 15 extremists meeting in Dublin, Ohio began crafting a violent plan to “storm” the Michigan state Capitol...

Coronavirus Surge Continues In Ohio; 1,800 New Cases: Patch PM

Plus, a judge blocks ballot drop box restrictions, three companies announce layoffs and more.

Ohio Heroes: Tell Us Who's Made A Difference In Your Life!

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Coronavirus Cases Surge In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, a legal breakdown on militias, first-time unemployment claims up in Ohio and more.

Why Aren’t Ohio’s City Budgets Collapsing Under COVID-19?

Gloom and doom about Ohio fiscal prospects did not materialize.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations On The Rise In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, the EPA celebrates the progress of Ohio waterways, a meteor shower is set to light up the skies and more.

Early Voting Starts In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, Gov. Mike DeWine urges Ohioans to wear masks after President Trump gets COVID-19, CIM plans a benefit concert and more.

LaRose: Boards Of Elections Can Have Extra Drop Boxes At Their Offices

Voters advocates have wanted more ballot drop boxes to be installed throughout Ohio to allow for more convenient absentee voting.

Early Voting In Ohio Begins Today; Here’s Where You Can Go

Today is the first day Ohioans can cast their ballots for the 2020 General Election.

Regal Theaters Closing All Ohio Cinemas: Patch PM

Plus, Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election, Ohio's latest COVID-19 numbers and more.

‘I Just Don’t Trust The System Any More’: Voters On Edge As Election Nears.

A vastly underfunded and decentralized electoral system that could take days and possibly weeks to certify results.

These Ohio Businesses Announced Layoffs This Week: Week In-Review

Plus, the Trump family reportedly refused to wear masks during the debate in Cleveland, flu season begins in earnest in Ohio and more.

Flu Season Begins In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, what are the chance of election violence in November? Has COVID-19 spiked in Ohio schools? Those stories and more!

Election Violence In November? Here’s What The Research Says

After Kenya’s 2007 election, as incumbent President Mwai Kibaki declared victory, the opposition alleged the election had been rigged.

Small COVID-19 Numbers Reported In Schools, With Some Spikes

Schools across Ohio have largely seen single-digit amounts of COVID-19 cases, but the state has not been without its spikes.

The Biggest Pumpkin In The Patch: Can Ohio Beat U.S. Record?

Make your visit to the pumpkin patches around Northeast Ohio a school field trip. What else in nature weighs 2,500-2,600 pounds?

5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Ohio

Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.

Academy immerses future college leaders in student success models

First class of fellows graduating

13 Ohio Businesses Announce Layoffs This Week: Patch PM

Plus, reports say the Trump family refused to wear masks while in Cleveland, Ohioans have one year to get a REAL ID license and more.

You Have Less Than 1 Year To Get Your Real ID

Starting Oct. 1, 2021, the TSA will require a REAL ID-compliant license for air travel.

Ohio Governor Says Better Debates Needed: Patch PM

Plus, a Northeast Ohio police officer is on leave after making a vulgar gesture toward protesters, the latest COVID-19 data, and more.

Many Ohio Counties Need More Poll Workers, Is Yours One Of Them?

Ohio voters need your help.

State Auditor Is Probing Covid-19 Data, But Won’t Give Details

The Ohio Auditor of State declined to reveal any findings of his probe into Ohio’s coronavirus data, despite touting the ongoing audit a ...

Swimmers Told To Avoid Lake Erie Today: Patch PM

Plus, EPA plans support for Great Lakes cleanup, a police officer is accused of making an obscene gesture during Tuesday's debate and more.

Biden, Trump Set For Ohio Debate: Patch PM

Plus, protestors plan demonstrations in Cleveland around the presidential debate, a COVID-19 update and more.

Kyleigh Martin Awarded 5,000th Degree from WGU Ohio

Affordable online study made local nurse’s lifelong dream of helping others come true.

Ohio Prepares For 1st Presidential Debate: Patch PM

Plus, October will bring chilly weather to the Buckeye State, Ohio companies announce layoffs and more.

Ohio Lifts Some Restrictions On Bars, Restaurants: Week In-Review

Plus, Ohioans report seeing tons of UFOs, meet Ohio's two most livable towns and more.

How An Ohio State Senator And 33 Family Members Caught COVID-19

It started with a funeral.

Official Vows Election Results To Match Voters' Wishes: PM Patch

Secretary of State predicts honest voting results, Westlake State Representative identified as text recipient from former Speaker, and more.

Decimated Local Governments Can Still Create Jobs

Ohio is experiencing the most unique unemployment event in its recorded history.

Senate Committee Passes Firearm Dealer Protection, Resolution Against Police Defunding

A bill to bar public officials from closing down licensed firearm dealers passed through committee this week.

Ohio Lifts Some Restrictions On Bars: Patch PM

Plus, Trump and Biden are in a dead heat in Ohio, a civil suit is filed to halt part of House Bill 6 and more.

UFO Sightings In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, COVID-19 deaths spike in Ohio, a knife-wielding man is shot by police and more.

UFO Sightings In Ohio: What You’ve Witnessed In 2020

See witness accounts of unidentified flying objects in Ohio, reported to the National UFO Reporting Center.