Public discussion of accusations of religious discrimination, harassment and retaliation by three fired state workers against their former boss was effectively silenced Monday with a legislative panel’s creation of a subcommittee over personnel.

An ongoing investigation into investment irregularities coupled with tension between staff and a new supervisor led to months of cross-complaints and eventually the termination of three state employees.

Youngstown State University has named its first woman president.

State officials say they are bracing for anger and confusion from tens of thousands of jobless Ohioans if extended unemployment benefits are cut off at the end of the month.

The Democratic state representative from Marietta who had been the lone party nominee to run for Ohio Secretary of State, withdrew from the race Saturday.

State utility regulators are set to review a revised application for the Maryland segment of a high-voltage transmission line called PATH.

Flags that made it through some of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles may not survive the budget battles being waged in some statehouses, including Ohio’s.

The State Highway Patrol has a new superintendent.

Are you happy living here in Ohio? A new study suggests personal happiness may be dictated by where you live.

A prosecutor says a county Democratic Party leader in Ohio has been indicted on charges she illegally offered money for college students’ votes.

Ohio hospitals are bracing for a new state fee that begins Monday.

An investigation by Ohio’s inspector general says a state employee played golf when his time sheets said he was working.

State officials say nearly 390,000 more doses of swine flu vaccine are on the way to replenishing local health departments and hospitals around Ohio.

The controversial public option has been dropped from the health-care reform bill, but the legislation is still stirring up debate.

Ohio lawmakers are hoping a little extra money will convince college graduates to stay and buy a house in the Buckeye State.