August 28, 2009
Ohio Public Safety Chief, Patrol Boss, Both Resign
The head of Ohio’s Public Safety Department and one of his top aides, the chief of the highway patrol, have both announced they are stepping down.
August 20, 2009
Educators Prepare For School Year, New Challenges
Dublin City Schools staff members meet to talk about and prepare for new challenges.
August 18, 2009
Lottery Panel Says Yes To Proposed Slots Rules
The Ohio Lottery Commission has approved proposed rules on racetrack slot machines that have drawn criticism from church leaders.
Ohio Executes Murder-For-Hire Triggerman
Ohio executes the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman and severely injured her son.
August 17, 2009
Ohio Murder-For-Hire Triggerman Awaits Execution
The triggerman in a murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman and wounded her son has arrived at the state death house in southern Ohio.
August 14, 2009
Strickland Denies Mercy In Murder-For-Hire Case
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has denied clemency for the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme, overriding the state parole board’s recommendation for mercy.
Keno Revenue Comes Up Short
The Ohio Lottery says its newest game fell far short of revenue projects in its first full year, another blow to Gov. Ted Strickland’s plan to balance the state budget.
August 13, 2009
Ohio Lab Protests Loss Of DNA Contract With State
An Ohio lab that lost its contract with the state for DNA testing wants Gov. Ted Strickland to review a state agency’s decision to award the work to a North Carolina company.
Ohio Lottery Details Proposed Slot Rules
Ohio officials want some fast action by horse racetracks seeking video slot machines, as outlined in rules proposed Wednesday by Gov. Ted Strickland’s administration and the Ohio Lottery.
August 12, 2009
Condemned Ohio Man Killed Mother Of Man Targeted
The intended victim of a murder-for-hire in northeast Ohio survived, but his mother was killed in a 1995 crime that sent the shooter to death row. Governor Ted Strickland must decide whether to accept the parole board’s recommendation to spare his life.
August 11, 2009
Judge To Ohio: Hands Off Tobacco Money
A judge has permanently barred Ohio authorities from spending roughly $250 million in anti-tobacco funds on other programs and balancing the state budget.
August 10, 2009
Strickland Names New Ohio Lottery Director
Strickland announces the appointment of Kathleen Burke as the Ohio Lottery Commission executive director.
August 08, 2009
Governor Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus
Governor Ted Strickland has joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, a group that aims to promote the interests of hunters, anglers and wildlife professionals.
August 06, 2009
Men’s Names Removed From Ohio Women’s Event Flier
Ohio’s leading team of elected officials, both men, have removed their names from publicity materials for an upcoming women’s summit.
Dublin Man Sentenced For Promoting Minor As Prostitute
A former member of Governor Strickland’s cabinet soon will be headed to prison on charges related to prostitution.

