Ohio

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US Midwest, including Michigan and four other states.

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo, a syringe and a vial are seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025.
The Scioto River near South Bloomfield, Ohio.

Five dead in Ohio mass drowning after failed rescue attempt of struggling swimmer

An illustrative photograph of a man wearing tefillin

US Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Ohio Jew forbidden from holding home minyan

OLD WEST End Festival 2010.

Several wounded in Ohio shooting near festival, police seeking suspect


Ohio adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

In Executive Order 2022-06D, called “Defining and Combating Antisemitism”, Governor DeWine encouraged “all federal and local governments and governmental agencies and entities to adopt it as well.”

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Hebrew Union College to end Cincinnati rabbinical program amid controversy

The decision comes after years of declining revenue and enrollment at the school — and months of bitter debate across the Reform community.

 The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 2019. Under a new proposal, HUC is considering ending its rabbinical program in Cincinnati but maintaining the archives.

Security guard at Ohio Jewish school arrested after threats on social media

“I’m at a Jewish school and about to make it everyone’s problem,” read the caption of one picture of Develin holding a gun posted to his social media account on March 11.

 Part of the skyline of Akron, Ohio, May 2020.

Josh Mandel gives bizarre answer about in Israel in debate with black candidate

It's not clear what slavery, Ethiopian immigration, or the alliance between US Jews and Blacks in the civil rights era had to do with the Iranian threat.

 Ohio Republican U S Sen. candidate Josh Mandel speaks to supporters during his election night rally in Columbus, Ohio, November 6, 2012

‘Christian veterans’ harrass Jewish Democrat over COVID laws

The ordeal started when state Rep. Casey Weinstein, a Democrat from Hudson, Ohio, was confronted at his home Jan. 23 by a group of around 35 men.

 A group of men protest outside of Rep. Casey Weinstein’s home.

Ohio incentives for Intel chip plant will top $2B, including $600M 'onshoring grant'

Intel formally announced plans for the factories, called fabs on January 21. They will employ 3,000 workers at an average salary of $135,000.

An Intel logo is seen at the company's offices in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv October 24, 2011.

Cleveland Jewish News expands into Akron with acquisition of local paper

CJN’s publisher, the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, announced Dec. 21 its plans to begin serving the Jewish population of Akron, Ohio.

 Part of the skyline of Akron, Ohio, May 2020.

Ohio GOP Senate candidate questions Jewish faith of frontrunner

Mark Pukita regarding Josh Mandel: "All I did in an ad was pointed out that Josh is going around saying he's got the Bible in one hand and the constitution in the other. But he's Jewish."

 Ohio Republican U S Sen. candidate Josh Mandel speaks to supporters during his election night rally in Columbus, Ohio, November 6, 2012

Jewish Trump wannabe cuddles with antisemites in Senate race - opinion

Welcome to the bitter, hate-filled world of Josh Mandel, the 44-year-old former state treasurer and state representative who wants to become Ohio's next senator.

Josh Mandel

Black paraplegic dragged from car in Dayton, Ohio, police say 'inhumane'

Clifford Owensby, a black paraplegic man accused Dayton, Ohio police of racially profiling him, after being stopped and dragged from his vehicle by his hair.

US Capitol Police officer patrols around the US Capitol in Washington, DC