Ohio
Long lost luxury steamer Lac La Belle found in Lake Michigan
The Lac La Belle was a 66 m steamship built in 1864 in Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly became one of the most popular vessels on Lake Michigan, operating routes between Cleveland and the upper lake.
Suspect smashes windows at JD Vance's Cincinnati residence, arrested by US authorities
Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch mark milestones as first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their cities
Hebrew Union College, Ohio AG reach deal to protect 600,000 rare books, papers in Jewish collection
Israel policy set to play a role in Ohio special congressional race
The Ohio race, to replace Marcia Fudge, whom Biden has tapped to be Housing Secretary, is the first 2021 stage for the Israel-related battle.
Ohio official who faced antisemitic backlash, considering a Senate run
Acton resigned as health director in June after her stay-at-home orders to stem the coronavirus crisis sparked threats and protests.
Ohio lawmakers vote to launch Holocaust education commission
The commission will “promote public awareness of issues relating to Holocaust and genocide memorial and education through public education programs.”
Man leaves $3,000 tip for a beer at Cleveland restaurant closing for virus
The restaurant owner called the "incredibly kind and grand gesture" unbelievable, but "symbolic of the kind of quality folks we have known at Nighttown all these years."
Columbus Jewish couple say they were victims of hate crime by neighbor
According to Tiffany Kinney, the neighbor said, “I’ll put a bullet through your head like Hitler.”
Jewish activists working to ‘get out the vote’ in vital battleground Ohio
Trump is currently leading Biden in the Buckeye State, giving him a chance of 58 out 100 to win there again.
Iranian diplomat turned US professor accused of crimes against humanity
Mahallati’s aim at the UN was to "obfuscate and lie to the international community about mass crimes perpetrated by the Iranian regime.”
Swastika, other graffiti spray-painted on Jewish buildings in Cleveland
Graffiti also was discovered on a supermarket across the street that has been vandalized previously.
Ohio Rep. tells constituents to 'STOP GETTING TESTED' for COVID-19
"Are you tired of living in a dictatorship yet?" Vitale said. "It is giving the government an excuse to claim something is happening that is not happening at the magnitude they say it is happening."
Ohio city vows to take in unwanted statues amid calls to topple them
Calling itself a Statuary Sanctuary City, Newton Falls has promised to be a home for any statues of historical figures with legacies marred by racism or slavery.
