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State requests dismissal of Engler’s suit to stop abortions

A state attorney asked the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss Trumbull County Domestic Relations/Juvenile Division Court Judge David L. Engler’s lawsuit seeking to stop abortions in Ohio for “numerous reasons,” including that he had no legal right to file it. In a Monday response, Julie ...

Thune defends $1B budget for White House security upgrades

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is defending a Republican proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, saying the total is “what it costs to protect the President of the United States in a ...

DeWine appoints new state attorney general

Gov. Mike DeWine decided on a placeholder, saying he’s appointing Andy Wilson, director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, as the state’s next attorney general, to replace Dave Yost, who is resigning, effective June 7. DeWine, a Republican, said Wilson will serve the final seven months of Yost’s unexpired term. Yost announced Thursday he was resigning June 7. His term ends Jan. 11, 2027. DeWine, who served eight years as attorney general, said Monday: “When I looked at going forward for the next seven months, I wanted someone who has high energy, someone who has real ...

Girard waits for scoop on explosion

GIRARD — As city officials wait to hear from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio about an investigation of a house explosion April 30 at 1018 N. State St., a ban on fiber optic companies digging in the city remains in effect. The site on North State Street is vacant with hay and grass seed where the two-story home once stood. The home has been demolished and the ground leveled. Safety Service Director Glenn Holmes said at Monday’s council meeting the suspension of any further digging by the parties involved will remain in effect until city officials can examine the findings ...