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The Center Square

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Everytown: Ohio law could reflect ATF policy on 'crime guns'

(The Center Square) – Ohio firearms owners could have the same guidelines as the federal government when it comes to buying and possessing short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and firearms suppressors. Senate Bill 214 removes firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns from Ohio’s definition of dangerous ordnance. Supporters said it brings Ohio state law in alignment with federal law. Last month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ended enforcement of certain registration and approval requirements for firearms suppressors and short-barreled firearms. The ATF’s policy followed an August ruling by a federal judge in Texas concerning registration of the items when there is no more tax. The Justice Department decided not to appeal. The taxes on the short barreled firearms and suppressors were removed last year in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed. Monisha Henley, SVP for government affairs at Everytown, criticized the move. “So the Trump administration spent a lot of time doing what we refer to as ATF rollbacks, where they've really taken the priority of that agency and said ‘we're not gonna focus on guns anymore, and we're gonna let these rogue gun dealers sell crime guns,’” Henley told

Ohio · 1d

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Ohio’s Family-Run Pizza Parlors Have Been Cutting Square Slices For Decades, And Here Are 6

Ask anyone from Ohio how pizza should be cut, and there is a good chance you will hear one word: squares. Across the state, thin and crispy pies get sliced into little party-cut pieces that are easy to grab, easy to share, and very easy to keep eating. Some of...

Ohio · 1d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Ohio Lottery surprises 20 teachers with $1,000 prize

With a busy school year well underway, some local schools just scored a break from the Ohio Lottery.

Ohio · 2d

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8 Historic Ohio Restaurants Going All Out For The Holiday Season

Would you book a restaurant just to see its Christmas decorations? I usually care more about what’s on the menu, but a few historic places in Ohio might convince me to reconsider my priorities. And December is a particularly good time to discover them. Imagine enjoying dinner beside a...

Ohio · 2d

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Kent State professor awaits decision in S.B. 1 investigation

Kent State University professor allegedly violated Senate Bill 1. Ohio Senate Bill 1 became state law in 2025 with the aim of limiting diversity, equity and inclusion programs and reducing bias in public universities in Ohio. Critics say S.B. 1 harms academic freedom and restricts discussions on controversial topics. One of its first tests has come in an investigation against a Kent State University adjunct professor who has been accused of anti-Christian bias, which he denies.

Kent, OH · 4h

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Amid plans to shut off landlines, rural Ohioans worry of isolation

Decades ago, before cell phones buzzed and beeped in everyone's pockets, people relied on a network of copper wires to stay connected to loved ones. A landline phone’s chime was a familiar part of everyday life. In some Appalachian Ohio homes, like Paul Feezel’s, those landlines are still ringing....

Ohio · 1d

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Top 3 greater Mahoning Valley must-see playoff football games this weekend

The Ohio high school football playoffs enter Week III this weekend and some outstanding regional semifinals are on tap for Mahoning Valley-area teams. Here’s a look at the top three must-see playoff games:. All FRIDAY GAMES WITH 7 P.M. STARTS. No. 1 DIVISION VII SPRINGFIELD AT McDONALD. Two teams...

Ohio · 1d

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What Ohio Arborvitae Need Before Hard Freeze to Stay Thick and Green Until Spring

Every spring, Ohio neighbors stare at their arborvitae and wonder why the hedge turned brown, thin, or bent over like a tired umbrella. Most of that damage starts months earlier, in the weeks before the ground freezes solid. A few simple steps in fall can keep these evergreens full, healthy,...

Ohio · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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ODOT Draft List Puts $15.1 Million Behind Four Central Ohio Road Projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to put $15.1 million behind four major central Ohio road projects over the next several years, in a draft funding list released Nov. 10 by the department’s Transportation Review Advisory Council and reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The draft list covers 13 major projects statewide totaling $46.7 million, […]

Ohio · 2d

OK Magazine

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Judge Rules Ohio ‘House of Horrors’ Mom of 16 Fit to Stand Trial While She’s Reportedly Pregnant: Explosive Development Emerges

The disturbing Ohio “House of Horrors” case has taken another shocking turn, with Elizabeth Siders, the mother of 16, facing serious criminal charges, is now pregnant, as questions surrounding her mental competency take center stage, OK! can reveal. According to court documents obtained by OK!, Elizabeth and Christina Siders are facing separate criminal proceedings in...

Vinton County, OH · 2d

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Ohio’s Oldest Surviving Municipal Market House Still Welcomes Shoppers After More Than 170 Years

Fresh food has been sold beneath the iron framework of this Ohio market house since 1855, long before modern supermarkets became part of everyday life. More than 170 years later, shoppers still visit the historic building for meat, bread, cheese, spices, and other groceries. What makes the place remarkable is...

Cincinnati, OH · 2d

The Independent

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Ohio’s ‘wandering bears’ signal a possible comeback for the species

Bear Sightings Ohio Andrew Krech/The Citizens' Voice via AP On a warm night in mid July, Brandan Smith heard a sound outside his house in rural Coshocton. Curious, he opened his door and walked outside. As his eyes adjusted to the dark, he saw a large, hulking figure in his driveway, rummaging in the bins and boxes he’d readied for trash pickup the next day. “I immediately turned around, went back inside the house and slammed the door,” Smith recalled. “That image of something huge spooked me. And it just kind of dawned on me: It’s a bear.” Certain that no one would believe him unless he had proof, Smith grabbed his phone, gathered his courage and went back outside to capture a video. “Sure enough, the bear was still there, eating garbage,” Smith said. “I’d just gotten done cleaning out the deep freezer, and it was into the old freezer-burned ice cream.” According to Smith, the bear seemed completely unbothered by his presence, even though he was only about 25 feet away. Unsure what to do, Smith called the police. Then he watched the bear ransack his trash pile until a police cruiser arrived half an hour later and

Ohio · 2d

Country Herald

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Western Ohio Thanksgiving Travel: I-70 Snow, Ice Risk Nov. 18–24

Columbus, Dayton and Springfield travelers could face wet roads and possible winter weather.

Ohio · 2d

Animal of Things

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Ohio Has No Closed Season on Coyotes, but Fur Taker Permit Rules Still Apply to Every Other Furbearer You Trap

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Trapping season in Ohio 2026-27 starts on November 10, 2026 for most furbearers, but coyotes can be taken all year. According to the 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations, the rules run from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. That gives you a mix of seasons: a standard window for fox, raccoon, and similar … This article, Ohio Has No Closed Season on Coyotes, but Fur Taker Permit Rules Still Apply to Every Other Furbearer You Trap , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Shock Collar Laws in Iowa: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do • Alaska Treats Animal Neglect as a Crime Only When Failing to Provide Care Causes Death or Severe Suffering • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in Alabama: What Beau’s Law and Cruelty Statutes Require

Ohio · 10h

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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U.S. 33 widening lands on Ohio's draft funding list

A proposed state transportation funding list would provide $4 million for preliminary engineering on a U.S. 33 widening project in Franklin and Fairfield counties. The funding would be provided in fiscal year 2028, according to a community announcement from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Fairfield County project is among 13 projects in 12 counties included in a $46.7 million draft funding list approved by the Transportation Review Advisory Council . The council, known as TRAC, reviews funding for major transportation projects in Ohio. Its draft list covers fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Of the overall funding, $37.1 million is proposed for 12 projects, including the U.S. 33 widening project. An additional $9.6 million would completely fund construction of the I-275 SmartLane project in Clermont and Hamilton counties. Public can comment before final vote The U.S. 33 proposal is not yet a final funding commitment. The public can submit comments on the draft list by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov through Dec. 9. TRAC is scheduled to vote on the final list at its Dec. 17 meeting. How Ohio's transportation funding process works TRAC operates on an annual application cycle and determines funding commitments for projects in Ohio's Major New Construction Program. Projects

Ohio · 1d

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This Massive German Christmas Market In Ohio Has Heated Tents And Old-World Holiday Charm

Krampus shows up to this Christmas market. Yes, the horned, grumpy holiday legend from German folklore gets an invitation, right alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus. Then there’s the shopping. Imported cuckoo clocks, glass-blown ornaments, nutcrackers, and spinning pyramid candle holders fill the booths. Most of it sits under a...

Cincinnati, OH · 21h

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What is Ohio CAT Tax? Everything businesses need to know in 2026

If you operate a business in Ohio, understanding your state tax obligations is an important part of staying compliant as your company grows. One tax Ohio businesses may encounter is the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), which is based on Ohio taxable gross receipts rather than net income or profit. Established...

Ohio · 1d

Country Herald

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Northeast Ohio Weather Alert: Rain Turns to Snow Nov. 12-13

NWS forecasts moderate rain Thursday before colder air brings a chance of snow into Friday night.

Cleveland, OH · 2d

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13 Ohio Restaurants Serving Outstanding Meals For Under $20

Twenty dollars doesn’t go particularly far these days, especially when you’re hungry and someone else is doing the cooking. Still, I’ve learned that a good meal in Ohio doesn’t always come with an unpleasant surprise at the register. Sometimes, the best discoveries happen when you skip...

Ohio · 4h