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East Palestine, Springfield train crashes: Is more rail regulation needed?
After a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield one month after the chemical disaster in East Palestine...

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Clark County train derailment: Here’s 5 things to know about our investigation of train...
The derailment of a 212-car Norfolk Southern train in Clark County on March 4 follows a recent Dayton Daily News...

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With Ohio’s new voter ID law, here’s what you need to know in order to vote in May...
Critics of Ohio’s new voter ID law say it puts up obstacles to Ohioans voting in response to a nearly non-existent...

Cincinnati closing Ohio River water intakes to prevent contamination from East Palestine...
Greater Cincinnati Water Works will close Cincinnati’s water intake in the Ohio River ahead of anticipated contaminated...

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PHOTOS: 2023 State of the Union Address
The 2023 State of the Union Address was given by the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, on Tuesday...

Report: Most area kids have considered suicide - Here are some things being done about it
Approximately 60% of Montgomery County kids in grades seven through 12 have considered suicide and 10% have experienced...

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New Ohio voting bill doesn’t permit county veterans’ IDs, county recorder says
The Montgomery County recorder says a new Ohio law will not permit use of county-issued veteran ID cards when veterans...

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With future funding uncertain, local emergency rental assistance program returning
An emergency rental assistance program created during the pandemic then suspended for months will be up and running...

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With future funding uncertain, local emergency rental assistance program returning
An emergency rental assistance program created during the pandemic then suspended for months will be up and running...

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‘Nuclear option’ could stall Ohio House business amid GOP split, Dayton representative...
Division among Republicans in the Ohio House of Representatives threatens to stall business as lines are drawn between...

Law impacting affordable housing now in effect in Ohio
CINCINNATI — Two changes that impact affordable housing projects are now in effect after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed...

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Some agencies see overwhelming amount of applications for COVID-19 rental assistance...
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact, local community action agencies have been enlisted by...

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Ohio mayors: Remote work threatens cities’ revenue; bipartisanship key for state
Remote work that threatens municipal revenue is among the top concerns for Ohio cities in 2023, along with police...

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Ohio Senate passes bill to neutralize state board of education
A bill to revamp the state’s education system passed the Ohio Senate on Wednesday and is headed for consideration in...

Springfield coach Douglass makes case for public, private state tournaments
CANTON — Springfield High School football coach Maurice Douglass used the postgame press conference after a 28-14 loss...

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Ohio Secretary of State wants to make it harder for citizens to amend constitution
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, announced Thursday a fast-track effort...

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Ohio Secretary of State wants to make it harder for citizens to amend constitution
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, announced Thursday a fast-track effort...

ELECTION RESULTS: Winners of state and local races and issues
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Campaigns make final election push; voters decide today
Democratic and Republican candidates for office made their final local pushes to energize supporters and encourage them...

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Low temperatures could bring heating bill shock for some
Cold temperatures on Tuesday forced many area people to turn up their home thermostats and by this time next month...

Most of Miami Valley at ‘low’ COVID community level
With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continuing to drop in the Miami Valley, most of the region has a low...

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Last chance for voter registration is Tuesday
The next four weeks will feature a sea of TV election ads, candidate yard signs and friendly (or not) discussion of who...

Ramada owners say Xenia is making wrong move, but city moves toward hotel closure
XENIA — The city of Xenia plans to take possession of the local Ramada Inn this November, but hotel owners are arguing...

Sponsors say Ohio’s ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ focus is on mental health
Ohio Rep. Sara Carruthers said her “Parents Bill of Rights Act” legislation might have a similar name to some of the...