DeWine not alone in GOP facing pre-existing conditions push

In this Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, file photo, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray, left, and Ohio Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine wave to the crowd before a debate at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. The two candidates are working to distinguish their positions and stave off critics from the far right and left to win Ohio's high stakes governor's race.

Special playground equipment coming to Lakefront Park

Soon, new playground equipment, specifically for children with disabilities, will be available for use at Lakemore's James B. Dodds Lakefront Park on Lakeside Drive. At the Oct. 1 meeting, Council entered into a service agreement with the Summit County Combined General Health District for the installation of three new pieces of equipment at the park.

The final Ohio governor’s debate: Watch the debate along with pre-and post-debate analysis

It's crunch time in the Ohio governor's race on Monday as Republican Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray face off in the final gubernatorial debate in the run-up to the Nov. 6 election. The two candidates running to succeed term-limited Ohio GOP Gov. John Kasich will meet tonight at Cleveland State University.

Put-in-Bay mayor, 3 others indicted in public corruption probe

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney James VanEerten, and the Ohio Ethics Commission on Thursday announced that two village of Put-in-Bay officials have been indicted by an Ottawa County Grand Jury on public corruption charges stemming from a joint probe into public corruption allegations within the village. Kelly A. Niese, 49, of Put-in-Bay, former village of Put-in-Bay fiscal officer, was indicted on the following charges: Melinda McCann Myers, 52, of Put-in-Bay, the former president of Put-in-Bay Village Council, was recently charged with six counts of conflict of interest, misdemeanors of the first degree.

New Franklin dad who lost son to overdose featured in Issue 1 ad

A father whose his son died from a drug overdose is featured in a new commercial aired by the campaign behind Issue 1 appearing on Ohioans' ballots in the Nov. 6 election. The 30-second spot from Vote Yes on 1 centers on Rich Hughes, of New Franklin, talking about the drug addiction that ultimately claimed his son, Garrett.

OH Gov Race: DeWine, Cordray Talk Civility, ECOT, Guns, and More in Second Debate

Ohio Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray faced off in their second - and very conventional - debate on Monday, which was quite a contrast compared to the combative political debates the country is embroiled in at the national level. The two men squared off on issues ranging from healthcare and guns to rape kits and algae blooms .

DeWine Clarifies Statements on Supreme Court Nominee

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Friday on whether to recommend to the full Senate that Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court be confirmed. The committee heard compelling testimony Thursday from Kavanaugh and Professor Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses him of sexually assaulting her in 1982, when the two were in high school.

Steve Dettelbach unveils opioids plan, says Republicans have failed: Capitol Letter

An Ohio Statehouse north-side garden showcases a poppy quilt design to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Attacking addiction: Steve Dettelbach, the Democratic attorney general candidate, unveiled his plan to combat Ohio's opioid epidemic. He told cleveland.com's Laura Hancock he opposes Issue 1 but supports other ideas for criminal justice reform.

Cordray’s former agency named in racial and gender discrimination lawsuit

WASHINGTON - In a move that could impact the Ohio governor's race between Republican Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray, two employees of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have charged they were discriminated against by officials of the federal agency once headed by Cordray.

DeWine and Cordray face off in first Ohio gubernatorial debate

Ohio's major-party governor candidates have kicked off their first debate with pointed attacks involving the state's opioid crisis. Democrat Richard Cordray, the former federal consumer watchdog, says rival Republican Mike DeWine has failed to adequately tackle the deadly painkiller epidemic during two terms as the state's attorney general.

Obama visits Ohio to stump for Democratic candidate for governor Richard Cordray

Cordray, the former federal consumer watchdog, faces Republican state Attorney General Mike DeWine in one of the season's most anticipated governor's races. President Trump visited Ohio in August to campaign speak at a rally for DeWine.

APNewsBreak: Firm worked for Cordray’s agency, then campaign

An advertising and media firm to which Ohio gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray's agency gave government work while he was a federal official now is doing political work for him. Records reviewed by The Associated Press show Washington-based GMMB recently has been making Ohio ad buys for Democrat Cordray's gubernatorial campaign against Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine.

APNewsBreak: Firm worked for Cordray’s agency, then campaign Source: AP

An advertising and media firm to which Ohio gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray's agency gave government work while he was a federal official now is doing political work for him. Records reviewed by The Associated Press show Washington-based GMMB recently has been making Ohio ad buys for Democrat Cordray's gubernatorial campaign against Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine.

Trump complains to Ohio GOP that Dems are ‘negative, nasty’

To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: President Donald Trump speaks during the 2018 Ohio Republican Party State Dinner, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio.