Nordson offers early retirement packages. 2008-09-30 An unknown number of Nordson employees have until the 10th of October to decide whether they'll take the company up on an offer to retire early.

New Ohio law targets repeat drunken drivers. 2008-09-30 Authorities in Ohio can now force drivers who have two or more drunken driving convictions to submit to a blood or urine test without their consent.

Early voting in Ohio begins Tuesday. 2008-09-29 For many Ohioans Election Day starts Thuesday with the state's first-ever early voting option. Thanks to a 2005 law, anyone can now vote by absentee ballot without stating a reason.

Secretary of State says Casino will be on ballot. 2008-09-26 Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says backers of a proposed Ohio casino have collected enough valid signatures to put the issue on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Prices for road salt could break local budgets. 2008-09-25 Governor Strickland's office has asked the Ohio Department of Transportation to investigate surging prices for road salt. Department spokesman Scott Varner says the jump in those costs has raised concerns.

3-wheeled vehicles now OK on Ohio streets. 2008-09-24 Three-wheeled vehicles are now street legal in Ohio. A new law that took effect Tuesday allows fuel-efficient three-wheelers such as the Zap Xebra and the Myers Motors NmG to be registered and titled as motorcycles in Ohio.

Make way for golf carts in Vermilion. 2008-09-24 Drivers in the City of Vermilion are close to sharing the city's roads with drivers of a non-traditional form of transportation.

Palace finances in critical condition. 2008-09-23 The Lorain Palace Theater is facing an uncertain future as it's cash flow shrinks, cuts are made, and operating costs continue to rise.

Cops warn of new phone scam. 2008-09-23 Lorain police are warning residents, especially seniors, of a phone scam designed to get their money.

Poll shows McCain up slightly in Ohio. 2008-09-22 A poll giving John McCain a slight edge in Ohio found a majority of likely voters who say things are worse today than four years ago.

Regulators reassure Ohio AIG customers. 2008-09-18 State regulators say Ohio consumers with AIG insurance have no reason to fear, despite concerns about the company.