News Roundup

TOR Weekly News Roundup 3/17/2026

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’s hemlock trees at risk from invasive insect; state offering extermination aid – Ava Boldizar, NBC4i Columbus

DeWine praises 34% drop in overdose deaths; what does the fight against fentanyl look like in Ohio? – Clay LePard, News5 Cleveland

Canadian fiberglass rebar company announces plans for facility in Williams County – Ashley Taylor, WTOL 11 Toledo

5 key takeaways from Ohio Gov. DeWine's final State of the State – Morgan Trau, News 5 Cleveland

Cedar Point parent company announces partnership with NFL star, Travis Kelce - Brianna Phillips, WKBN Youngstown

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Geauga Commissioners Demands Rework of Treasurer Wage Plan to Protect Public Funds

Geauga Commissioners Demands Rework of Treasurer Wage Plan to Protect Public Funds

BY JEFF SKINNER CHARDON - Fiscal restraint collided with the realities of retaining public employees at Tuesday’s Geauga County Commissioners meeting, as a proposed wage hike for the County Treasurer’s office sparked an intense debate over taxpayer optics and government spending. The three-member Board of Commissioners ultimately balked

Findlay Greenlights Disputed Cory Street Gate; Citizens, Officials Flag Fiscal Strain and Data Center Utility Risks

Findlay Greenlights Disputed Cory Street Gate; Citizens, Officials Flag Fiscal Strain and Data Center Utility Risks

BY CAREY MORGAN FINDLAY - Fiscal strain, infrastructure skepticism, and intense citizen pushback dominated Tuesday’s Findlay City Council meeting, exposing growing fault lines between local residents and Mayor Christina Muryn’s administration. Despite vocal warnings from the public regarding the city’s declining financial health, council members ultimately pushed through

Selective Service Prepares to Wargame New Draft System With AI

Selective Service Prepares to Wargame New Draft System With AI

BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - The U.S. Selective Service System is prepping a major upgrade to its mobilization infrastructure, issuing a federal solicitation for an automated, cloud-based "Conscription Readiness Simulation" system. The new platform is designed to war-game massive, end-to-end national draft scenarios. According

Ohio Political News Springfield Discussion

Ohio Political News Springfield Discussion

TOR Editor Jeff Skinner sits down with Ohio Political News to discuss Springfield, TPS and what comes next in Clark County