BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY - Speculation is growing that a major data center could soon rise just outside Findlay’s city limits in Allen Township, with some observers questioning whether the project might eventually be folded into the city through annexation as local leaders sidestep calls for a development pause.
In this interview I sit down with Republican primary candidate Case Putsch. Putsch has undergone significant criticism recently in social media campaign attacks, yet despite these, he has beaten the odds and secured his name on the ballot against Vivek Ramaswamy. Over the next hour we touch on topics including
BY STAFF CONTRIBUTOR SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Springfield Commission heard residents sharply criticize the Field Trips program Tuesday, and by proxy the commission themselves, for ceding oversight of the city’s public transportation system to a private operator, raising safety concerns about drivers using cell phones while behind the wheel in an
It has been a brawling fight for grassroots underdog Nikki Frenchko, running against Davd Joyce for Ohio’s 14th congressional district. Of the myriad of uphill battles for Frenchko, the most prominent has been an attack on her character which she is pushing back on in a humorous way. The
Ohio Community R Network (OHCRN), Sustainability Medina County, and SWORT (SW Ohio for Responsible Technology) have joined the Children’s Health Defense national 704 No More Coalition, a national coalition to restore local control over cell tower and antenna siting, bringing together parents, homeowners, business owners, and engaged citizens who
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE- A new Texas Law is set to change labeling for poisonous foods across grocery stores even in Ohio. Late last year, Texas Senate Bill 25, or the "Make Texas Healthy Again" bill, is set to change how food is packaged and displayed, potentially across
BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY — Findlay City Council on Tuesday night heard a direct appeal from the city’s firefighters union praising years of collaborative labor relations while grappling with broader resident concerns over potential data center development and an ongoing internal dispute about electronic timekeeping for public employees. The March
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed. New census numbers show Ohio's population isn't declining after all but going up - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau Jewish Federation of Cleveland steps up security following Michigan temple attack - Michelle Nicks, WOIO Ohio’
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
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
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
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.
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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
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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
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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 3/23/2026 - This interview has been updated to reflect additional and new information provided by the source. 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
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,