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The kidney was transplanted into a compatible patient, officials said.

When the measure takes effect, county commissioners will be able to block proposed wind turbines, solar farms or other renewable projects or site them in specific areas of a county. 

More than 800 people attended the retreat from June 27 to July 3.

“We want all Ohioans who are eligible to be able to cast a ballot, but certainly that means only citizens are able to do so,” Secretary of State Frank LaRose said.

The company asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to delay its ruling while it appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman's bill allows the Postal Service to restructure its pension obligations without cutting benefits to current retirees.

The coronavirus delta variant has taken hold in the U.S. and is on a rampage in places with low vaccination rates. 

Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday visited North Lima for a ceremonial signing of Ohio House Bill 191, which names a North Lima bridge after the former state representative, who died in March 2020.

The governor said he felt the bill created more allowances for fireworks usage — including 25 separate holidays where fireworks can be set off — but it doesn't provide safety measures where needed.

A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association "did not find evidence that a lottery-based incentive in Ohio was associated with increased rates of adult COVID-19 vaccinations." Gov. Mike DeWine's office calls it "flawed."