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Suspect in Acton fair scuffle declines plea deal

CANFIELD – The man accused of lunging at Gov.-elect Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair declined a plea deal. During a brief Tuesday pretrial court hearing, Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro disclosed that a deal was offered Nov. 3 and J. Gerald Ingram, lawyer for ...

Ohio's Rep. Jim Jordan to lead US House Republicans in 2027

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority. Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of ...

Kulewicz, Russo name transition directors

Attorney General-elect John Kulewicz and Secretary of State-elect Allison Russo have named transition directors as the two Democrats prepare to take over their new positions. The two will be sworn in on Jan. 11. Kulewicz, who defeated Republican Keith Faber by 0.62% in the Nov. 3 election, named Colin Flanagan, who is his campaign manager, as his transition director. Kulewicz said: “I have been in continuous communication with all former living Ohio attorneys general, who are all tremendous resources. I am extraordinarily grateful to all who have reached out to offer their aid ...