Punter Cameron Johnston Explains Why He Chose Steelers In Free Agency
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Cameron Johnston on a three-year, $9 million deal to solidify the punter position.
Johnston chose the Steelers in free agency to be closer to his wife's hometown of Columbus, Ohio, which is a couple hours' drive from Pittsburgh. [ more ]
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Biden visits East Palestine a year after a train derailment changed the Ohio town
President Biden visited the small Ohio town of East Palestine and promised residents that the government would stay until the clean-up efforts were complete.
Biden criticized Norfolk Southern for not taking proper precautions with their dangerous cargo and called the derailment an act of greed. [ more ]
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine Shocks GOP By Vetoing Ban That Would Have Restricted Trans Care For Minors
In a shock move, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) vetoed a bill Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors, saying visits to children's hospitals helped change his mind on the issue.
Ohio's GOP Governor Breaks From Party, Vetoes Ban On Gender-Affirming Care
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes' participation in girls and women's sports, in a break from members of his party who championed the legislation.
Judge Offers Defendant A Side Of Service With Her Prison Time
A judge in Ohio ruled that a woman who threw her Chipotle order at an employee can avoid two months of jail time if she works at a fast-food restaurant for two months.
The judge's decision reflects a form of restorative justice, giving the defendant a chance to make amends and change their behavior. [ more ]