In 2008, Ohioans continued to support local food systems, with the number reporting “frequently” purchasing locally grown or produced foods remaining steady since 2006.

An analysis of the road salt market by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) points to a combination of historically bad weather, inflexible contract specifications, and questionable bidding tactics as driving forces behind an unprecedented increase in salt prices.

Last year, hunters checked 21,473 white-tailed deer during the statewide hunt.

The judgment is the latest ruling in an eight-year legal effort to force CountryView to comply with Ohio’s regulations.

Noteworthy findings from the state auditor’s office.

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that the open enrollment or “annual coordinated election” period for 2009 Medicare coverage, which started on Nov. 15, ends at midnight on Dec. 31.

Instead of regular programming, viewers whose televisions are not digital ready will see a graphic informing them that they need to take action to prepare for the digital conversion.

That latest in political thought from Father Kovac.

The kids won’t be happy, but it could save their lives.

But for everyone else it’s economic death and destruction. The latest rdp on economic issues.