Ohio State and Regional News

In professional sports, veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to serve as the primary backup to Joe Burrow. On the legislative front, Ohio high schoolers graduating in 2026 can now earn an "America 250" diploma seal for excellence in civics and history. Additionally, Governor Mike DeWine approved several economic projects expected to create over 1,000 jobs in the manufacturing and tech sectors, while members of the Ohio Army National Guard’s public affairs unit are preparing for a deployment to Europe.

Health officials are currently monitoring a new COVID-19 variant nicknamed "Cicada," which is rising in Ohio and 24 other states. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the admissions practices at the Ohio State University Co ...