Niki Frenchko
TOR Editor Jeff Skinner recently sat down for a conversation with Niki Frenchko, who is running for Ohio's 14th congressional district. Frenchko is running in the Republican primary against incumbent Dave Joyce. Frenchko was known as an outsider candidate in her previous role as Trumbull County Commissioner. In
Findlay
BY CAREY MORGAN FINDLAY - According to Hancock County Regional Planning Director Matt Cordonnier, data centers would not currently be permitted to be built in Findlay. At the March 12, 2026 meeting of the Findlay Planning and Zoning Committee, Councilman Danny DeLong initiated discussion on the topic due to concerns
Great Reset
BY NICK ROGERS STATEWIDE - Lieutenant Governor candidate Kim Georgeton (R) – among other Ohio politicians – has strong feelings about House Bill 427, the “voluntary demand response program for certain customers” which – with PUCO approval – would give utilities greater control over when and how much energy is used by residents during
Local
BY JEFF SKINNER COLUMBUS - The Ohio State University has recently announced the new appointed president of the university. Interestingly enough the appointee has direct ties to Charles Lieber, the genetic research tied to the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as Jeffrey Epstein and Les Wexner by proxy.
Local
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield commission met Tuesday evening to hear arguments pertaining to the zoning of the proposed new jail project, targeted for construction on the 2600 block of South Limestone Street, south of Springfield near Interstate 70. The halls of the people were packed with residents
The Ohio State University
COLUMBUS - It has now been reported that Ohio State University President Ted Carter has submitted his resignation after an inappropriate relationship with an unnamed person seeking public resources. The move comes after the university has been under intense scrutiny for its close relationship with Epstein coconspirator Leslie Wexner. While
Weekly News Roundup
Headlines handpicked by TOR contributors to keep you informed When clocks spring forward in Ohio this weekend for daylight saving time – David Rees, NBC4i Ohio House approves bill requiring cities ask voters when lowering reciprocity tax credit – Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau FirstEnergy bribery trial is more than half
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
Ohio's Leading Citizen Journalism Outlet
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
