AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The skinny young man in the orange jail jumpsuit had a hard luck story not unlike many Americans. » Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University says the son-in-law of university President Gordon Gee (gee) has died.

Dr. » Full Story

LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities used mail surveillance and a parole officer’s tip to foil a plot to help a killer escape from a maximum-security prison where he is serving a life sentence, the war » Full Story

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Arrangements are being made so a young ’gator found wandering in Bobcat country can be sent to more hospitable Florida. » Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Another camp season is passing by without the state having the authority to enforce background checks on employees at residential camps across Ohio. » Full Story

AKRON, Ohio (AP) _ A woman sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday for helping her boyfriend steal about $8 million from an armored car company says she's still in love with him. » Full Story

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) _ A police commander recommended that a rookie police officer be released from the force just days before he shot and killed a man during an armed robbery investigation, Dayton polic » Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ The Columbus Symphony says it won't open its classical season this fall, the most recent cancellation by the cash-strapped organization. » Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Sentiment these days surrounding the 57-year-old Columbus Symphony Orchestra is not so much Beethoven's "Pastoral" as the "1812 Overture. » Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Figure out what schools are doing well, consult teachers and develop individual education plans for all students.

Those were some of the principles guiding Gov. » Full Story