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Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails across the US

Mar. 19, 2024 00:38 AM EDT

When Mike O’Neil opened his bicycle repair shop in Muncie, Indiana, the Cardinal Greenway trail just outside its window stretched only 2 miles south of the shop. Today, it extends 33 miles (53 kilometers) beyond that, but the ultimate vision is far grander. O'Neil...

Ohio Supreme Court primary with 2 Democrats kicks off long campaign over court's partisan control

Mar. 19, 2024 00:17 AM EDT

Tuesday's Democratic primary for one of three contested seats on the Ohio Supreme Court will kick off a high-stakes battle for partisan control of the court this fall. The court, which currently has a 4-3 Republican majority, holds sway over how to implement an amendment to the state...

Ohio GOP congressional primaries feature double votes and numerous candidates

Mar. 19, 2024 00:15 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio residents face two unique scenarios in this year's congressional primaries: They're being asked to cast two votes for one of the seats and choose one of 11 candidates for the other. The Democratic primaries, while competitive, promise to be less...

Tuesday's primaries include a key Senate race in Ohio and clues for the Biden-Trump rematch

Mar. 19, 2024 00:10 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Five states will hold presidential primaries on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump continue to lock up support around the country after becoming their parties’ presumptive nominees. Trump is expected to easily win GOP primaries in...

High-profile elections in Ohio could give Republicans a chance to expand clout in Washington

Mar. 19, 2024 00:10 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republicans are watching a pair of high-profile elections in Ohio on Tuesday that could determine their chances of picking up critical seats this fall and expanding their power in Washington. One is a contentious and expensive Republican primary for the chance...

Ohio mom who left toddler alone 10 days when she went on vacation pleads guilty to aggravated murder

Mar. 18, 2024 19:05 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio mother whose 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone in a playpen for 10 days last summer while she went on vacation was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole. Kristel Candelario, 32, had pleaded guilty last month to...

Cleanup continues in Ohio following tornados, severe weather that killed 3

Mar. 18, 2024 18:23 PM EDT

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — The three people killed when several tornados roared through Ohio last week all died from storm-related injuries, authorities announced Monday. Darla Williams, 70, and Marilyn Snapp, 81, both lived in the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, while Neal...

Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open

Mar. 18, 2024 18:18 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district Monday, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin over a rival Republican whom Trump's closest ally in the state has described as "a rock-solid conservative.” ...

Editorial Roundup: Ohio

Mar. 18, 2024 13:44 PM EDT

Toledo Blade. March 13, 2024. Editorial: Dolan over MAGA Ohio should avoid getting sucked down into the mire of baseless conspiracy theories and retribution rhetoric associated with former President Donald Trump and elect Republicans who believe in responsible...

Ohio State, Cornell play in NIT

Mar. 18, 2024 03:58 AM EDT

Cornell Big Red (22-7, 11-4 Ivy League) at Ohio State Buckeyes (20-13, 10-12 Big Ten) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State squares off against Cornell in the National Invitation Tournament. The Buckeyes have gone 10-12 against Big...