Report shows 616,700 Ohio workers would benefit from minimum wage increasing to $15 an hour by 2030 • Ohio Capital Journal

Policy Matters Ohio recommends the state increase the minimum wage one dollar each year until reaching $15 per hour in 2030. 

Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives • Ohio Capital Journal

The Supreme Court ruling in a Colorado case is a potentially important decision at the intersection of free speech and health care.

State lottery ticket sales nearly double to over $100B • Ohio Capital Journal

State lotteries are bringing in more money than ever, but states are paying more in prize money and keeping slightly less of it themselves, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau analysis. State lottery ticket sales nationwide nearly doubled from $52.8 billion to $104.7 billion between fiscal 2008 to 2024, the bureau found in its Annual Survey of State Government Finances. Likewise, state lottery prizes went up 118% to roughly $70.2 billion.

A Japanese-Inspired Claw Arcade Is Coming to Easton This Spring

Fantasy Claw Arcade is coming to Easton this spring with 60+ claw machines, prizes, and a nostalgic arcade experience.

Ohio primary preview: Democratic secretary of state race features lawmaker and cancer doc

The race for the Democratic primary is between former Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo and Cincinnati cancer doctor Bryan Hambley.

Fat Arnie’s Might Be Columbus’ Most Underrated Food Spot Right Now

Fat Arnie’s is a family-run Columbus kitchen serving craveable empanadas, burgers, and rotating specials out of a neighborhood bar.

Fire Damages Iconic Thurman Cafe in German Village

Fire at Thurman Cafe in German Village near downtown Columbus causes major damage; no injuries reported, investigation underway.

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Ted Ginn Jr. arrested on OVI charge in Texas, released on bond

Ted Ginn Jr., head coach of the Columbus Aviators and a former Ohio State wide receiver, was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated Saturday in Tarrant County, Texas, according to multiple reports. Ginn was stopped at 12:58 a.m. in Euless after making a wide right turn and failing to yield, police said. […]

One person killed following stabbing on Ohio State campus

One person is dead following a stabbing on Friday at an Ohio State field, according to a X post from Ohio State police at 6 p.m. on Saturday.  The stabbing occurred behind Lincoln Tower on its turf fields, located at 1800 Cannon Drive, around 7:45 p.m. and involved two people, a separate post on the […]