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State to fund $20M mental health, substance abuse study

The Ohio State University and Gov. Mike DeWine last week announced a new research initiative to identify the root causes of what DeWine termed an “ongoing epidemic” of persistent emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in the state.

Winter storm targets Ohio

No sooner do central Ohioans climb out of the deep-freeze than the region finds itself in the sights of another winter storm, this one bringing snow and wind as well as cold temperatures.

Devils 4, CBJ 1

Alexander Holtz, Nico Hischier and Nathan Bastian scored 6:03 apart during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night to snap a two-game skid.