With Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer just over a month away, many Ohio families have likely started to sketch out their summer adventures. With 90% of Americans planning to travel this year, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Ohioans that creating the perfect summer vacation starts with a solid financial plan that supports both fun and affordability.

An Ohio bill would codify the definition and examples of antisemitism into law, but those opposed to the bill said it would violate free speech and be used to protect speech about Israel.

EveryLibrary, the national political action organization dedicated to defending and advancing public, school, and academic libraries, is calling on Congress and the public to reject the Administration’s FY2027 budget proposal, which includes plans to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only source of federal funding and support dedicated to libraries.

April marks Financial Literacy Month, and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is encouraging Ohio communities to deepen their focus on financial well‑being by expanding access to practical, reliable financial education.

The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be holding their regular scheduled monthly meeting April 21 at 6 p.m.

Tampering violations occurred in the Iowa football program when current football head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Jon Budmayr had impermissible contacts with a student-athlete who was enrolled at another NCAA school at the time and who had not yet entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to a decision released by a Division I Committee on Infractions hearing panel. Budmayr also communicated with the student-athlete's parent before the student-athlete entered the Transfer Portal. Ferentz previously agreed that he also violated head coach responsibility rules due to his awareness of and personal involvement in the violations.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of April 15, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara Wente this week announced a new partnership between DCY and Ohio 211 to expand services to all 88 counties, ensuring every Ohioan can access local community resources no matter where they live.