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The Ohio State Bar Foundation inducts new members into fellows program

OSBF welcomes 32 attorneys to its efforts to advance the law and build a better justice system

Man indicted for selling heroin that resulted in fatal overdose

A Toledo man was indicted in federal court for selling heroin that resulted in a fatal overdose last year, said U.S. Attorney Justin E. Herdman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony.

Pro Bono hours reported increases in Ohio

The number of pro bono hours provided by attorneys to low-income Ohioans has gone up.

Report shows workers less likely to leave a pet-friendly company

A new report indicates that employees are less likely to leave their company if that company is pet friendly.

Attorney General DeWine warns of Summer scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently warned consumers to beware of seasonal scams, including home improvement fraud and travel-related schemes.

Insure your summer fun

More people in Ohio are outside enjoying activities in the summer than any other time of the year. Just as important as applying sunscreen, Ohioans should financially protect themselves in case of an unfortunate summertime incident, said Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment.

Former state trooper pleads guilty to cyberstalking

P. Elschlager, 49, of Marietta, Ohio, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to cyberstalking.

BGSU faculty partner with Kenyan colleagues to share knowledge of harmful algal blooms

The bright green water in the bay was all too familiar to the visiting scientists from Bowling Green State University. It indicated a harmful algal bloom (HAB). But, instead of Ohio’s Lake Erie or Sandusky Bay, this bloom was in Kisumu Bay in Kenya’s Lake Victoria. As scientists have discovered, toxic algae know no national or geographic boundaries and can cause problems wherever conditions are favorable.

Ohio’s public universities add $42 billion annually to Ohio’s economy

An economic impact study conducted for the Inter-University Council of Ohio (IUC) found that the state’s public universities, their students and their statewide alumni added $42 billion in income to Ohio’s economy in 2016-17. That represents 6.7 percent of Ohio’s total gross state product. Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to Raider Country economy.

Recorder Brandon McClain speaks out about House Bill 52

After recognizing an increase in deed solicitation scams, Montgomery County Recorder Brandon McClain welcomes House Bill 52 as an opportunity to continue to protect seniors, first-time homeowners, and other vulnerable populations against deceiving marketing practices. House Bill 52 requires specific disclosures to be made to consumers when they are solicited a fee for a real estate property deed.

Sinclair baseball finishes 5th in the College World Series

Dayton, OH – (5) Sinclair (46-11) finished the regular season winning its 8th conference champion in the last 10 years. The OCCAC Championship automatically qualified for the District Tournament for the bid to the World Series in Enid, OK.

University of Dayton receives wind turbine donation for education and research

A donation of a new wind turbine will boost alternative-energy research and educational opportunities at the University of Dayton Research Institute's Energy Experience Center. The 6 kW turbine, valued at more than $25,000, was donated by OGW Energy Resources of Tipp City.

Eight people indicted in federal court for trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine

Eight people were indicted in federal court their roles in a conspiracy selling cocaine and crack cocaine in and around Lima, law enforcement officials said.

Easy and breezy: 6 tips for controlling summer cooling costs

(BPT) As Americans gear up for sun, surf, barbecues and all the other fun activities that represent summer, they're also concerned with how to keep themselves and their homes comfortably cool this season.

ABA Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division announces 2018 award recipients

The American Bar Association Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division (GPSLD) has chosen the recipients of its 2018 Dorsey, Hodson and Nelson Awards. The annual awards are for outstanding work in the government and public sector.

ODNR and U.S. Hotel and Resort Management Announce exciting new partnership

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in collaboration with U.S. Hotel and Resort Management recently announced exciting new renovations and acquisitions as U.S. Hotel has officially assumed management of Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center. U.S. Hotel will also operate four other lodges including Deer Creek, Mohican, Punderson and Salt Fork which brings their total to eight throughout Ohio (including Burr Oak, Hueston Woods and Shawnee).

Former state trooper pleads guilty to drug-trafficking, witness-tampering, firearms charges; 3 others plead guilty to related charges

Former Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Jason J. Delcol and co-defendants Stevedore Crawford, Jr., Carlos Carvalho and Benjamin J. Owings pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court recently for their roles in a drug-trafficking ring.

Attorney General DeWine, Miami Valley Bulk Smuggling Task Force announce major fentanyl seizure

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Steve Francis recently announced the seizure of approximately 20 pounds of fentanyl with the capability of killing more than four million people.

Ohio State students have more options for luxury apartments than ever before

The University District has seen many changes over the last few years with new businesses, developments and housing options.

Ohio Senate proposal would remove judicial speculation of legislative intent

Sen. President Larry Obhof last week introduced a bill to eliminate the rule of construction relating to a court's particular questions of legislative intent.