CFP National Championship odds: Ohio State favored to repeat, followed by two SEC teams

The college football season may be four months away, but it’s never too early to review the 2025-26 national championship odds. Staying on top of the odds market and following intel from spring practices can help find the teams offering the best value. …

Ohio's most popular Easter candy? Hint: It isn't chocolate. See the answer

Peeps, Skittles, chocolate eggs or something Cadbury-related? Only one Easter candy was ranked the most popular among Ohioans. Search data from Google revealed the top Easter candies in each state across the country. This year, Americans are expected to …

Ohio University Chillicothe dean to retire in June

Ohio University Chillicothe is bidding farewell to Dean Roberta Milliken, who is set to retire June 30, according to an announcement from Vice Provost Lewatis McNeal. Milliken has served in higher education for more than 29 years, with her career beginning …

Athletic Director Ross Bjork sits down with The Lantern, details several changes coming to Ohio State Athletics

Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork visited The Lantern’s newsroom Thursday for a year-end interview with Sports Editor Noah Weiskopf. During the conversation, Bjork discussed the possibility of a new ice arena, changes coming to the basketball game- …

Ohio State Fair to add multi-day admission options this year, tickets go on sale May 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) - — Advance-sale tickets for the Ohio State Fair will be available on May 1. The fair is adding a three-day pass for $20 and a 12-day pass for $75, each valid for one entry per day. Single-day admission will remain at $8 for advanced …

Ohio's unemployment rate rises in March, while jobless claims drop in April

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The number of unemployed workers in Ohio was 283,000 in March, according to new data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. That's up from 277,000 in February. Ohio's unemployment rate is 4.8%, compared …

Ohio could inspect Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 soon. What happens next? Will it get the green light?

Cincinnati man wins $1M on Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket

No April Fools here. One lucky Cincinnatian scored big on a ticket he bought on the first of April.The man, who lottery officials identified only by his first name, Scott, told lottery officials he didn't even realize how much he had won at first …

Judge Blocks Ohio Law Banning Social Media for Those Under 16 If They Don’t Have Parental Consent

Efforts to limit minors’ access to social media hit another speed bump as a federal judge in Ohio permanently blocked the state’s age verification requirements.  The federal judge, Algenon L. Marbley, granted a permanent injunction to block the Social …

Ohio bishops pen letter urging lawmakers to end death penalty

The Ohio legislature is considering a pair of bills that would eliminate state funding of the death penalty and the "intentional termination of human life." Lenten Campaign 2025 This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us …