JD Vance returns to ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ steel plant as Republicans sweat crucial Ohio races Vice President JD Vance will return to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates The Independent UK · Aug 21
68-year-old Sheila Consaul bought Ohio’s abandoned Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse for $71,010 in 2011, then spent 15 years and over $300,000 restoring it as an off-grid home At 68, Sheila Consaul owns Ohio’s historic Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, which she bought for $71,010 at auction in 2011. After years of restoration and more than $300,000 in investment, she transformed the abandoned century-old landmark into an off-grid summer home featuring rainwater collection, solar power, historic interiors and stunning… The Times of India · Aug 20
GOP Fears Data Center Backlash Could Cost Ohio Senate Seat—and Derail AI Expansion Across US: Report The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has reportedly alerted top AI firms, privately, about the potential political fallout from the negative public opinion surrounding U.S. data centers. Benzinga · Aug 20
In 1855, an Ohio man built an eight-sided house with pizza-slice rooms; nearly 150 years later, residents moved the entire structure to save it from demolition The Gregg-Crites Octagon House, a remarkable eight-sided farmhouse dating back to 1855, was relocated half a mile to avoid demolition. This significant effort safeguarded the historic building, which draws inspiration from a courthouse featuring rooms that spread from a central staircase. Although it faced years of neglect and vandalism, restoration… The Times of India · Aug 20
The GOP Is Warning AI Companies Over Data Center Backlash. The Ohio Senate Race Could Be A Test. A private memo from the Senate Republican campaign arm warns that opposition to data centers is hurting Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio and could make politicians elsewhere more reluctant to support new AI infrastructure projects. International Business Times · Aug 19
Ohio death row inmate gets rare chance to seek pardon after 30 years Tyrone Noling maintains he did not commit the murders of Bearnhardt and Cora Hartig The Independent UK · Aug 18
In 1910, an Ohio seamstress answered an ad for “plain sewing” and ended up helping build the Wright brothers' aeroplanes In 1910, Ida Holdgreve answered a small newspaper advertisement in Dayton, Ohio, looking for someone to do “plain sewing”. A dressmaker by trade, the 29-year-old had no idea the job would place her inside the newly established Wright brothers’ aircraft factory. The advertisement was reportedly meant to ask for “plane… The Times of India · Aug 18
Nashville Is Latest City to Sue DHS Over Threat to Withhold Security Funds Tied to Election Requirements The lawsuit, filed in federal court, also includes Columbus, Ohio, and El Paso and Harris counties in Texas Latin Times · Aug 18
Meet Archishman Dey, the Ohio eighth-grader who tested an air fryer, candle, humidifier, gas and incense; incense produced the most fine-particle pollution Ohio eighth-grader Archishman Dey investigated how everyday household activities affect indoor PM2.5 pollution. Testing an air fryer, candle, humidifier, natural gas and incense, he found incense produced the highest average levels, followed by the air fryer. Inspired by concerns about his grandparents’ asthma, Archishman hopes his findings encourage families to… The Times of India · Aug 18
Explosions and fire tear through Ohio industrial building, 2 workers unaccounted for Explosions rocked an Ohio industrial recycling business, sparking a large fire that drew emergency responders The Independent UK · Aug 18
Forecasters move Ohio's 7th Congressional District to Toss-up ahead of November general election Incumbent Max Miller (R), Brian Poindexter (D), Thahbia Asad (Independent) (Write-in), and Andrey Martinichin (Independent) (Write-in) are running in the general election for Ohio's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 18
Why Ohio Landlords Are Pushing Back on Emotional Support Dogs in 2026 HUD narrowed ESA enforcement in May 2026, but Ohio's rules didn't change. What Ohio landlords can and can't do about emotional support dogs. inkl · Aug 18
Pennsylvania Schools Can Keep Unvaccinated Students Home for 21 Days After a Single Confirmed Measles Exposure Pennsylvania rules keep unvaccinated exposed students home for up to 21 days. Here is what Lancaster and Geauga County families should check now. Medical Daily · Aug 18
Top Aussie downs in-form Brit, equals best Cincy run Alex de Minaur's US Open preparations are tracking well in Ohio after the top Australian defeated a recent Wimbledon semi-finalist in the round of 32. AAP · Aug 18
Barchart · Aug 17 Why Nvidia Is Teaming With OpenAI on a Massive Ohio Data Center — ‘Now Is The Time To Scale The AI Infrastructure That Will Power The Next Industrial Revolution’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang teams up with OpenAI, SoftBank, and SB Energy to power a massive Ohio data center. Here's what investors need to know.
Barchart · Aug 17 Corn and Soybean Prices Have a Major Catalyst This Week as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off Expert Jim Wiesemeyer says scouts are walking into a split crop.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data centre The new deal is the latest example of Nvidia financing the infrastructure built around its chips, a strategy that helps drive demand but has also raised questions about circular funding flows between the chip giant and its customers. Huang said the new deal was not circular financing and that Nvidia…
International Business Times · Aug 17 Nvidia Could Pour $3 Billion Into SoftBank's SB Energy. The Bigger OpenAI Deal Could Reach $100 Billion. The discussions could further deepen the financial ties between some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.
Benzinga · Aug 17 Jim Jordan Defends Trump’s Economy but Admits Costs Are ‘Tough’ for Middle-Class Families Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said the U.S. economy is moving in a "pretty good direction," while acknowledging that higher costs remain difficult for middle-class and working-class families.
Reason · Aug 17 Euclidean Zoning: How Our 'Arbitrary and Oppressive' City Planning Scheme Got Its Name Is it named after the father of geometry or a Cleveland suburb? Both.
Medical Daily · Aug 15 Pennsylvania and Ohio Drive a Second Straight Week of About 100 New Measles Cases as School Starts CDC added 101 measles cases, and most came from Pennsylvania and Ohio. Here is what the county-level data mean for families this week.
We Got This Covered · Aug 15 Ohio woman saves for two and a half months to buy her ex his dream guitar for Christmas, only for him to throw a massive tantrum: ‘Totally appalled’ He was allegedly upset that she was leaving him alone.
The Independent UK · Aug 15 Watch as car is lifted up and blown across highway by fierce winds as powerful storm hits Ohio Traffic camera footage shows the moment a car is blown across an Ohio highway by a powerful gust of wind.
The Guardian - US · Aug 15 In JD Vance’s hometown, comment on his new memoir is hard to find The US vice-president’s most recent memoir may be widely read in Middletown, Ohio, but no one seems to be talking about it
The Guardian - US · Aug 15 Will Poulter on challenging stereotypes in new opioid drama: ‘Shame on us for stigmatizing people’ The British actor delivers his strongest performance to date in indie film Union County as a person struggling with substance abuse trying to turn his life around