Weekly News Roundup

Weekly News Roundup 10-16-25

Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed

1. 2 bills aimed at property tax relief passed in the Ohio House. Here's what's next for them - Denise Callahan, Journal-News , Connor Steffen, WCPO Cincinnati

2. Traffic cameras: extortion scheme or safety tool? In the suburbs, they rake in millions - Today in Ohio | cleveland.com

3. GE Aerospace invests $30 million in workforce program to grow manufacturing talent - Alex Null, WCPO Cincinnati

4. Cleveland protesters show support for Portland demonstrators with inflatable costume display over I-90 - Megan Sims, cleveland.com

5. 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests scheduled across Nation and Ohio, including Statehouse in Columbus - Amani Bayo, Columbus Dispatch

6. Flying Basic Economy? Why bringing a roller bag can wipe out all your savings - John Matarese, WCPO Cincinnati

7. Meta, Google push two different Ohio age verification policies - Sarah Donaldson, The Statehouse News Bureau

8. Plunging October gas prices are boosting holiday shopping hopes – John Matarese, WCPO Cincinnati

9. Millions incoming in U.S. Senate race in Ohio, more than a year out from election - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau

10. Trying to maximize our window ' | Some Ohio businesses see demand surge amid intoxicating hemp ban attempt - Connor Steffen, WCPO Cincinnati

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Findlay Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Shady Grove Annexation and High-Density M2 Zoning

Findlay Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Shady Grove Annexation and High-Density M2 Zoning

BY CAREY MORGAN FINDLAY - Annexation and rezoning of the Shady Grove property in Marion Township remained a primary focus at the May 6 Findlay city council meeting. The project involves annexing approximately 45.9 acres and rezoning it to M2 (multifamily high-density) zoning to facilitate large-scale apartment development. While

TOR Interviews Attorney Jensen Silvis on SMART Meters

TOR Interviews Attorney Jensen Silvis on SMART Meters

BY NICK ROGERS TOR: Jensen Silvis, an Akron-based attorney specializing in property law, estate planning, contracts, civil litigation, landlord-tenant, business formation, and criminal defense joins The Ohio Register for a second time. In our first interview, we discussed two Smart meter mandate cases he has taken on in collaboration with

Public Private Partnership Gives Update on Springfield 2051 Project, Leading to New Questions

Public Private Partnership Gives Update on Springfield 2051 Project, Leading to New Questions

BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - On Monday, The Springfield commissioners met to hear an update from representatives from the newly minted ‘public-private’ partnership administration for Springfield 2051, a think-tank operation designed to guide city development, facilitated by contracted organization Future IQ. During the update, representatives Kevin Rose and Marta Wojcik

Clark County Commissioner Race Comes To A Head

Clark County Commissioner Race Comes To A Head

CLARK COUNTY - As Clark County voters prepare for the May 5 Republican primary for an unexpired seat on the Board of Commissioners, the four candidates — Daren Cotter, Greg Koffenbarger, Mark Sanders and Victoria Sorg — are outlining distinct platforms on economic development, public safety, infrastructure and long-term resource management. Residents