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Gov. DeWine has signed an executive order, expanding Ohio’s policy on workplace domestic violence. It adds new protections and expands the definition of domestic violence to include dating violence. The order requires all state agencies, boards, and commissions to maintain and post lists of resources for victims. Corrective actions could …

Legislative Republicans in Indiana reject a Democratic attempt to lift requirements that voters give a reason for seeking to cast a ballot by mail. The House Elections Committee voted 7-5 against the proposal. It would’ve eliminated the current law, limiting mail-in absentee ballots to voters for reasons including being out …

Montpelier Parks and Recreation director, Sandy Gordon is named Child Welfare Worker of the Year for Ohio by the American Legion in Columbus. Gordon was selected out of 656 nominations statewide. Officials say she was honored for her efforts in providing over 17,000 free summer lunches to underprivileged children in …

Ohioans who had their driver’s license suspended for certain violations may be able to have their license reinstatement fee waived, or reduced, under a new program going into effect today. The Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative allows drivers six months to apply for a fee reduction or a waiver. Drivers can …

An Indiana legislator is backing off his attempt to repeal the state’s child labor laws after conflict of interest concerns were raised because hundreds of minors work at his family’s ski resort. Republican Sen. Chip Perfect’s bill would have eliminated work permit requirements for minors and remove restrictions on hours …

Sen. Sherrod Brown kicked off his tour of states that cast pivotal early votes in the 2020 presidential primary by accusing President, Trump of phony populism, that disrespects minorities, workers and families, while benefiting billionaires. The Ohio Democrat launched his Dignity Of Work tour at a warehouse south of Cleveland. …

A new face has been promoted to a high level management position on Spangler Candy Company’s leadership team. Joining President, Bill Martin and Chairman, Kirk Vashaw in guiding the company’s future is new CFO, Matt Dixon. He has been with Spangler since 2005 when was employed as a controller before …

A Lyons woman is sentenced to community control in a Fulton County court room on a drug charge. Megan Osborne-Steuer, 28, previously pled guilty to possession of cocaine. According to prosecutors, the incident happened on or about May 11, 2018. Judge, Jeffrey Robinson sentenced Osborne-Steuer to three years of community …

A person is rescued from the roof of a Walgreens store in Huntertown, on E. Dupont Road, near Leo Crossing. Officials tell reporters a worker was on the roof working on the heating unit and fell on the ice, breaking his leg. He was unable to climb down off the …

Three men are indicted in Henry County after an eight-month investigation gets to the bottom of 25 breaking and entering incidents over the past two years. Porfirio Diaz Jr., Crecencio Morales and Franklin Niese face a list of charges. Most of the items stolen were tools valued over $50,000. Also …