The state's Republican elections chief has suspended two Democratic election officials in southwest Ohio after they voted to extend early voting hours beyond the uniform, statewide hours that he recently set.
The 100 people who attended a meeting this week about how to revitalize the struggling Burr Oak State Park near Athens were evenly split over a a plan to turn the park into a haven for ATV enthusiasts.
Records show hundreds of emails were sent from an Ohio lawmaker's office to arrange free meals and other perks between legislators and lobbyists at events sponsored by the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council.
The Ohio Department of Health says the number of swine flu cases in Ohio has increased to 54, and most involve people who had contact with hogs at fairs.