Ohio confirms death of swine flu victim 2009-07-02 The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed that a southwest Ohio man is the first person infected with swine flu to die in the state.

Earn rewards for recycling 2009-07-02 Allied Waste has teamed up with RecycleBank, a rewards program that motivates household recycling.

Cleveland Clinic raising pay an avg. 3 pct. 2009-07-02 While other employers are cutting pay, the Cleveland Clinic has announced it will give raises averaging 3 percent to about 35,000 full- and part-time employees.

Ohio Lottery operator switch has some glitches 2009-07-01 The Ohio Lottery says a few winning tickets were not recognized as the state switched to a new operator.

Ohio ranks among top 10 fattest states. 2009-07-01 Ohio is in the top 10 in new annual obesity rankings that offer little good news, except to fairly lean Colorado.

Ohio traffic law requires lights with wipers, and tow truck safety. 2009-07-01 A new law means fines for Ohio drivers who don't move over or slow down when there's a tow truck along the side of the road.

All-American Fourth of July Extravaganza 2009-06-30 The 3-day weekend celebration at Cedar Point begins Friday, July 3rd.

House approves second seven day budget. 2009-06-30 The Ohio House has approved a second seven-day budget to give lawmakers more time to deal with an impasse over Gov. Ted Strickland's gambling proposal.

Wakeman man operating bulldozer while drunk. 2009-06-30 A Wakeman man is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, among other charges. But, the vehicle was a bulldozer.

Auditor talks property values with owners. 2009-06-30 Lorain County Auditor Mark Stewart met Monday night with residents to talk about his department's triennial reassessment.

Fence near highway at Ohio ballpark gets taller 2009-06-29 The height of a fence at a new ballpark in northern Ohio has been increased to keep foul balls from landing on a nearby highway.