Ramaswamy is expected to head DOGE until its deadline of July 2026, lining his timing up for the Ohio gubernatorial election scheduled November 2026.

COLUMBUS — Marietta and Washington County were proudly represented at the 13th Annual Appalachian Heritage Luncheon held at the Ohio Statehouse on Dec. 17. The event celebrated notable achievements and contributions to the Appalachian region,

Multiple area residents plan to attend President Donald Trump’s second inauguration Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump announced Friday he would take the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda due to the intense cold weather forecast for the day.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate

DeWine has not formally announced Husted as the replacement for Vice President-elect JD Vance, though multiple outlets have reported that he will do so at some point on Friday.

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology will strengthen its collaboration with Washington State College of Ohio by expanding engineering opportunities for local students.

Voters nervous about the return of a Trump presidency demonstrated in Washington, D.C., New York and other cities to show support for women’s rights, racial justice and other causes.

Braden Smith added 15 points and seven rebounds as the Boilermakers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) won their seventh straight game. Nate Bittle led Oregon (15-3, 4-3) with 18 points, while Jackson Shelstad added 15 points and five rebounds as the Ducks shot 36% from the field,

Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and returned to the playoffs once again in 2024. Although their Wild Card loss to the Washington Commanders was not the result that the Bucs were looking for,

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was able to keep a team-first approach after having extra defensive attention make him almost invisible in the Buckeyes’ Cotton Bowl win over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals.