Ohio Council of Retail Merchants

Safe Bet Or Not?
Seven Horse Race Tracks could soon get a new form of Gambling Added.

Lawmakers Will Work Holiday Hours
Trying to end the budget impasse.

Two More Officials In Cuyahoga County Plead Guilty
A total of Four officials have plead guilty in corruption investigation.

Strickland Defends Gambling Proposal
Negotiations with legislators continue.

One, Possibly Two Communities Cancel Fireworks Show
Person hired didn't get proper paperwork. Fireworks Confiscated.

First H1N1 Death Confirmed In Ohio
The Ohio Department of Health confirms the first death from the H1N1 virus in the state. Get the latest.

Shaq Arrives In Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers welcome Shaquille O'Neal to his new basketball home.

Organic Farming Gains Popularity In Ohio
One central Ohio organic farmer says there is a growing demand for organic.

Prime Berry Picking Time At Ohio Patches
The summer season is here, and that means it's time to grab your basket, roll up your sleeves and pick some berries.

Problems With The Ohio Lottery
A new company began running the Ohio Lottery's computer system, causing problems for some retailers and leaving some winning tickets incorrectly coming up as losers.

Former County Government Employees Plead Guilty
Both pleaded guilty in a public corruption investigation.

Ohio Arts Council May Lose Funding
State cuts could heavily impact future of Ohio's fairs and festivals.

Ground Broken For An Air Force Research Unit At Wright Patterson A.F.B.
Unit will develop electronic surveillance networks to link sensor devices on the ground, in the air and in space.

Miami University Freezes In-State Tuition
The University is following a trend set by other Ohio colleges to provide help in tough economic times.

Ohio Top Ten In Obesity
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A new ranking has the state toward the top of a very unhealthy list.

Ohio Areas High On Hazardous List
The EPA has identified three Ohio communities as high hazard potential areas. Read more about what that means.

New Speed Limit For Truckers
Ohio truckers can now cruise as fast as cars on Ohio's Interstates.

Ohio Inmate Sews To Help Others
Inmate Chad Hupp reuses old, donated fabric to make sleeping bags for those less fortunate.

Fireworks Displays From Around Ohio
Find the information for the Independence Day celebration in your part of Ohio.

Casino Hopes To Draw From Ohio
Hollywood made its debut in the Midwest. Thousands of casino guests tested their luck at the grand opening of the new Hollywood casino, just across the Ohio river in Indiana.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Autism School Appeal
The court rules an autistic child from Ohio is not entitled to private education at taxpayer expense. Get the story.

Dem Chairman in Cleveland Reacts to Investigation
Cuyahoga County commissioner Jimmy Dimora said the investigation is politically motivated.

State Agencies Play Waiting Game
Hundreds across the state wait for a decision on the state budget and directors are wondering what to do.

Lawmakers Pass Interim State Budget
Lawmakers will have another week to work out impasse.

Gas Prices Continue To Fall
Fuel prices dropped in Ohio for the third straight week. See how low the average is.

Lawmakers Agree On Interim Budget
Ohio lawmakers can't agree on how to move forward with a proposal to legalize slot machines at racetracks, so they have agreed on an interim budget. Learn what it means.