Guide to Southwest Ohio county fairs 2025

When: June 26-29 Location: 7700 Vine St., Cincinnati Description: This year, the Hamilton County Fair will offer a demolition derby, KOI drag races, a petting zoo, games and more. Local vendors will attend the event, selling food, crafts and other items. …

Fulton County Ohio Democratic Party Hosting Pro-Democracy Rally

PRESS RELEASE – On May 3, 2025, the Fulton County Democratic Party will host a Pro-Democracy Rally in on the corner of Shoop and Airport Highway from noon-4 p.m. to stand against threats to democratic values and advocate for Diversity, Equity, and …

Debate Over Planned West 25th Bus Rapid Transit Lanes Brews Between Advocates and Ohio City Business Owners

click to enlarge Mark Oprea RTA's plan for West 25th has sparked debate amongst transit advocates and business owners as to whether or not Ohio City's historic district should have bus lanes or not. Before founding Market Garden Brewpub 14 years …

Medicaid cuts could add to Ohio’s struggle with infant and maternal mortality

Ripple effects of potential federal funding cuts have been spotlighted by advocates in essentially every sector, from the overall economy to school lunches and infectious diseases. But one such potential cut, and a proposal in the Ohio House’s version of …

Advocate: Ohio’s county jails are no place for migrants

Five county lockups and a private jail in Ohio have signed contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house migrants the agency detains as part of President Donald Trump’s effort at mass deportations. An advocate for immigrants said it’s a …

Medicaid enables fulfilling livelihoods in Ohio and across America

I was born with Muscular Dystrophy, I’ve always been in a wheelchair, and I’ve always held a job. Medicaid Buy-In supports my healthcare needs and enables me to remain employed. Many think Medicaid is simply government-subsidized health insurance, but for …

Ohio State adds transfer offensive lineman, makes top schools for top-10 running back

As if Ohio State needed any help with its recruiting pitch coming off a national title, the Buckeyes had themselves another successful NFL Draft with 14 players selected to lead all schools. While some other Big Ten schools were busy turning former five- …

An Ohio zoo is using hydroponics to feed animals homegrown greens

On an early spring day, lkids lined up outside the Cincinnati’s Zoo’s giraffe habitat, waiting for an opportunity to feed the animals over a fence. One of the giraffes, Zoey, ambled over, sticking her purple tongue out, swiping a leaf and biting down with …

Fahey Bank Award: Harding gymnast finishes with three All-Ohio honors

Predicting Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class: Offense

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s recruiting calendar is now in full swing, as the Buckeyes will shift their attention to the recruiting trail as the spring semester ends and summer workouts commence. With that in mind, let’s take a way-too-early guess at how …