Education
BY JEFF SKINNER CHARDON - In February, Chardon Schools Superintendent Mike Hanlon took time to address the public regarding his concern that if the abolish property tax amendment is approved by voters, the school district would be completely out of money by 2027. It is a sentiment shared by most
Heartland Forward
BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY - On Tuesday, March 3, Findlay City council proceeded with their regular session with a dense but silent air of unease near penetrable for all in attendance. While the regular session progressed, most were silent with many wondering if anyone would mention the Heartland sized elephant
Letters to the Editor
BY MOLLY PITCHER If you haven’t been following Ohio politics lately, you should definitely tune in to witness Ohio Republicans stumble through the treacherous waters of power struggles, factions, and lies. In a nutshell, you’re watching the unraveling of a party. You’re watching the elitists of Ohio
Weekly News Roundup
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed 1. Justice Department Sues OhioHealth for Anticompetitive Healthcare Contracts - Sean Morgan, Breitbart News 2. Ohio House votes overwhelmingly to ban ranked choice voting in local elections - |Karen Kaslerher, The Statehouse News Bureau 3. Bill could pull funding from
Local
FINDLAY - After continued controversy surrounding the Heartland Forward initiative by the citizens of Findlay, the internationalist organization has rescinded their offer to the city regarding their 30 by 2030 initiative. After weeks of controversy surrounding the globalist aligned think tank, Heartland Forward, and the city-wide project designed to create
Statewide
BY NICK ROGERS STATEWIDE - Previously, TOR's Nick Rogers sat down to interview Vince Welage, a local technology expert who investigated Duke Energy's systems and identified multiple discrepancies. Vince joins Nick once again for this latest piece. TOR: Joining me is Vince Welage, a local technology
Letters to the Editor
Heartland Forward staff will work directly with Mayor Muryn and a select few she appoints from the strategic planning committee to advance Heartland’s agenda. We are told this is simply a “tool” to help Findlay. But whose vision is really being advanced? According to Heartland Forward’s own website,
Springfield
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - On February 24, Springfield Commissioners heard an update from the city’s financial director on the recent report from the state auditors office, in which it was revealed an ongoing investigation from the state is occurring. According to Katie Eviston, the city financial director, the
Weekly News Roundup
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed. 1. How Les Wexner’s congressional testimony compares with the Epstein files – Katie Millard, NBC4i 2. Ohio among states experiencing most exhaustion in 2026, study suggests - Ava Boldizar, NBC4i 3. Miami (Ohio) vs. Bowling Green: College basketball betting odds,
Ohio's Leading Citizen Journalism Outlet
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - On February 18, Ohio House Bill 314 had its first hearing in the House Judiciary. The bill, proposed by Representative Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) and Representative Sharon A. Ray (R-Wadsworth), would bring sweeping changes to citizens' ability to request transparency from their government and allow
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - Sources have informed TOR that members of the endorsement committee in the Ohio Republican State Central Committee for the GOP are planning on meeting this Friday to push for an early endorsement of candidates in two highly contested primaries in a move allegedly aimed at
FINDLAY - After weeks of increased scrutiny over the Heartland Forward 30 by 2030 initiative shook the foundations of the city's agenda, the city council has moved to postpone the vote until the next council meeting, calling into question if the initiative has the possibility to pass under
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - It was a whirlwind affair last week when information leaked online that assistant mayor Tracey Tackett, a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, may have used her government email to access the StopIce App. In response to a recent FOIA request, the Law department
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed 1. Key senator backs bill to allow Ohio to hold back money if schools sue over funding - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau 2. Tuesday snapped Cleveland’s longest streak of freezing weather since 2015 - Justin Dennis, Fox
BY JEFF SKINNER UPDATE: This article has been updated as of 2/11/2026 9:17 p.m. to reflect breaking information pertinent to the story SPRINGFIELD - During the regular session of the Springfield city commission, Mayor Rob Rue spoke regarding public comments he received on the city’s
SPRINGFIELD - Days after a federal judge unconstitutionally issued a pause on the Federal Government's planned deportation of thousands of Haitian migrants from the city, and said administration’s baffling adherence to it, more bomb threats have been received by the city, leading to widespread shutdowns and still
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed. Sen. Moreno says Haitians in Ohio should have self-deported already - Sarah Donaldson, The Statehouse News Bureau Case Western Reserve Univeristy and Ohio State University among best in world, per Time ranking - Chad Murphy, Columbus Dispatch 8 Ohio natives
FINDLAY - In a heated debate during the Tuesday, February 3 city council meeting, members of the public and council argued that the ongoing ‘restriction’ on South Cory street has been a significant safety and logistical hurdle for citizens of Findlay and the 'temporary' closure needed to end.
BY NICK ROGERS CLEVELAND - A transformer explosion at Cleveland’s 41st St. substation left more than 1,000 residents without power in January. The flashes and smoke from this “dramatic electrical event” were visible for miles around, while those who lived adjacent to the substation experienced a virtual fireworks
Headlines handpicked by TOR contributors to keep you informed 1. Ohio Democratic attorney general candidate faces backlash for post about killing Trump Avery Kreemer, Dayton Daily News 2. Trial underway for 2 former FirstEnergy executives charged in HB6 bribery scandal Julia Thyret, Chanel 19 Cleveland 3. Lubrizol to invest millions
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - Prior to the city commission meeting, the Springfield City Service Department presented an update for how the city is progressing along the path of SMART meter upgrades to the water meters across the city. The report was noted for containing misleading information pertaining to EMF
