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Indian-origin Ohio State student killed in suspected OVI crash
Indian-origin Ohio State student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed near the Columbus campus after a Mustang allegedly ran a red light and struck pedestrians. The driver faces an OVI charge while police await toxicology results. Crash near Ohio State campus COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University neuroscience student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed after a Ford Mustang
Indian-origin Ohio State student killed in suspected OVI crash
Indian-origin Ohio State student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed near the Columbus campus after a Mustang allegedly ran a red light and struck pedestrians. The driver faces an OVI charge while police await toxicology results. Crash near Ohio State campus COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University neuroscience student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed after a Ford Mustang
Ohio considers income tax break for religious donations under HB 444
Ohio lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow residents to claim state income tax deductions for qualifying church donations, arguing the move would bring Ohio policy in line with federal tax law while strengthening faith-based services across local communities. House Bill 444, also known as the Tithing Protection Act, was introduced last fall by Republican Rep. Josh Williams of Sylvania Township and Democratic Rep. Dontavius Jarrells of Columbus. The measure received its first he
Ohio considers income tax break for religious donations under HB 444
Ohio lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow residents to claim state income tax deductions for qualifying church donations, arguing the move would bring Ohio policy in line with federal tax law while strengthening faith-based services across local communities. House Bill 444, also known as the Tithing Protection Act, was introduced last fall by Republican Rep. Josh Williams of Sylvania Township and Democratic Rep. Dontavius Jarrells of Columbus. The measure received its first he
Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s grand opening set for April 6 in Huber Heights
Ohio is set to welcome its first Buc-ee’s, with officials announcing the grand opening date and schedule for the highly anticipated store. Located at 8000 State Route 235 in Huber Heights, the new Buc-ee’s will officially open to the public at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The announcement has generated excitement among residents and travelers eager to experience the popular convenience store and gas station chain for the first time in the state. Ahead of the public opening, a specia
Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s grand opening set for April 6 in Huber Heights
Ohio is set to welcome its first Buc-ee’s, with officials announcing the grand opening date and schedule for the highly anticipated store. Located at 8000 State Route 235 in Huber Heights, the new Buc-ee’s will officially open to the public at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The announcement has generated excitement among residents and travelers eager to experience the popular convenience store and gas station chain for the first time in the state. Ahead of the public opening, a specia
Debate over Ohio’s motto grows as petition questions religious origins
The state of Ohio is once again at the center of a debate over religion and government after an online petition was launched to remove its official motto, “With God, all things are possible.” The phrase, drawn directly from the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew 19:26, has been a fixture of Ohio identity since 1959 but has faced challenges over the years from those who believe it promotes a specific religion in violation of the principle of separation of church and state. T
Debate over Ohio’s motto grows as petition questions religious origins
The state of Ohio is once again at the center of a debate over religion and government after an online petition was launched to remove its official motto, “With God, all things are possible.” The phrase, drawn directly from the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew 19:26, has been a fixture of Ohio identity since 1959 but has faced challenges over the years from those who believe it promotes a specific religion in violation of the principle of separation of church and state. T
Ohio lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen hate crime laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new bipartisan proposal at the Ohio Statehouse seeks to toughen the state’s hate crime laws and broaden the protections afforded to residents. Representatives Dontavius Jarrells, a Democrat from Columbus, and Josh Williams, a Republican from Sylvania Township, introduced House Bill 306 earlier this year. Called the Hate Crime Act, the legislation is designed to modernize Ohio’s approach to hate crime protections and bring the state more in line with the la
Ohio lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen hate crime laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new bipartisan proposal at the Ohio Statehouse seeks to toughen the state’s hate crime laws and broaden the protections afforded to residents. Representatives Dontavius Jarrells, a Democrat from Columbus, and Josh Williams, a Republican from Sylvania Township, introduced House Bill 306 earlier this year. Called the Hate Crime Act, the legislation is designed to modernize Ohio’s approach to hate crime protections and bring the state more in line with the la
Ohio Moves Forward with Bill to Designate Walleye as State Fish
Ohio lawmakers are once again making a determined effort to name the walleye as the official state fish, aiming to finally secure recognition for a species deeply tied to the state’s identity and economy. House Bill 312, introduced in May at the Statehouse, seeks to designate sander vitreus, commonly known as walleye, as Ohio’s official fish. This move comes as Ohio remains one of only three states, along with Indiana and Iowa, without an official state fish. Representative Sean B
Ohio Moves Forward with Bill to Designate Walleye as State Fish
Ohio lawmakers are once again making a determined effort to name the walleye as the official state fish, aiming to finally secure recognition for a species deeply tied to the state’s identity and economy. House Bill 312, introduced in May at the Statehouse, seeks to designate sander vitreus, commonly known as walleye, as Ohio’s official fish. This move comes as Ohio remains one of only three states, along with Indiana and Iowa, without an official state fish. Representative Sean B
Federal Judge Reinstates SEVIS Status for Ohio State Ph.D. Student After Visa Record Deletion
An Indian Ph.D. student studying agricultural engineering at Ohio State University has had her international student status temporarily reinstated by a federal judge after the federal government revoked her SEVIS record without prior notice. This development comes amid growing concern over recent removals of student visa records that have impacted students across the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a ruling last week that reinstates the stu
Federal Judge Reinstates SEVIS Status for Ohio State Ph.D. Student After Visa Record Deletion
An Indian Ph.D. student studying agricultural engineering at Ohio State University has had her international student status temporarily reinstated by a federal judge after the federal government revoked her SEVIS record without prior notice. This development comes amid growing concern over recent removals of student visa records that have impacted students across the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a ruling last week that reinstates the stu









