Latest Ohio Headlines
All the headlines from our Ohio Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Tractor-Trailer Hitches Being Investigated After Ohio Crash
Jul 6 2015 // On a twisty, snow-lined hill that the locals call “Devil’s Backbone,” a 12-ton semi-trailer came loose from its tractor and plowed into an oncoming line of pre-dawn commuters. At 40 miles per hour, the...
Ohio OKs Fosun Acquisition of Meadowbrook Insurance Sub
Jul 6 2015 // Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc., based in Southfield, Mich., that on July 1, 2015, Fosun International Limited received the required approval from the Ohio Department of Insurance regarding the acquisition of control of...
Over 1,300 Claims Filed in Ohio Asbestos Suit
Jul 6 2015 // More than 1,300 damage claims were filed in a northeast Ohio court on behalf of the heirs of Akron-area rubber and auto workers who died or developed serious illnesses from exposure to asbestos. The claims in Summit County...
Flooding, Rain Problematic for Ohio Corn Growers
Jun 30 2015 // Extensive flooding and heavy rains have affected corn fields across Ohio and left growers contending with the possibility of lost or damaged crops. Flooding and ponding could kill some corn crops, an Ohio State University...
More than 1,300 Claims Filed in Ohio Asbestos Suit
Jun 29 2015 // More than 1,300 damage claims were filed in a northeast Ohio court on behalf of the heirs of Akron-area rubber and auto workers who died or developed serious illnesses from exposure to asbestos. The claims in Summit County...
FBI Enters Battle Over Traffic Cameras in Ohio
Jun 29 2015 // The ongoing clash over traffic camera enforcement in Ohio isn’t slowing down. The FBI is now involved, investigating possible public corruption over camera vendor dealings in Columbus and Cincinnati. State lawmakers...
Ohio Settles with Rock Salt Firms, Sets Up Online Claims Process
Jun 22 2015 // Ohio has introduced an online claims process to allow local governments to claim a share of the $11.5 million settlement with two rock salt producers that state officials say conspired to drive up prices. Public entities...
Ohio Beekeepers Report Year-over-Year Colony Losses
Jun 11 2015 // Ohio beekeepers say they’ve lost much of their beehive colonies this past year, and that keeping their bees healthy is becoming increasingly difficult. From April 2014 to April 2015, Ohio beekeepers reported losing...
Ohio Settles with Road Salt Companies for $11.5M
Jun 4 2015 // Attorney General Mike DeWine says Ohio has reached an $11.5 million settlement with two rock salt producers who officials say conspired to drive up salt prices paid by the state and its local governments. The settlement...
Ratings of Ohio’s Buckeye State Mutual Downgraded
Jun 3 2015 // A.M. Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to B (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings to “bb+” from “bbb-” of Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Co. (Buckeye) of Piqua, Ohio,...
People – Midwest
Jun 1 2015 // Michael E. LaRocco has been officially named president and chief executive officer of State Auto Financial Corp., taking over those duties from Robert P. Restrepo Jr., who is retiring. LaRocco also has been elected as a...
Former Ohio Agent Sentenced for Insurance Fraud, Theft
May 27 2015 // A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced in early May after pleading guilty to insurance fraud and theft, Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor announced. Former McConnelsville insurance agent James Brent Whitehouse was...
Ohio Group Unveils Plan to Deal With Cyberattacks
May 20 2015 // A group of politicians, law enforcement members and business leaders has given its blueprint for how Ohio communities can deal with cyberattacks to the state Emergency Management Agency. The Columbus Dispatch reported the...
Ohio Lt. Gov./Insurance Director Taylor Tackles Multiple Roles
May 18 2015 // As Ohio’s lieutenant governor, top insurance regulator and leader of a statewide regulatory reform initiative, it might seem that Mary Taylor’s public responsibilities would often pull in her in conflicting...
Ohio’s Lt. Governor/Insurance Director Focused on Streamlining Regulation
May 18 2015 // As Ohio’s lieutenant governor, top insurance regulator and leader of a statewide regulatory reform initiative, it might seem that Mary Taylor’s public responsibilities would often pull in her in conflicting...
People – West
May 18 2015 // St. Louis, Mo.-based Safety National Casualty Corp. appointed Tom Grove to the position of senior vice president – Business Development. In his new role, Grove is responsible for leading Safety National’s...
Ohio Manufacturer Faces $134K in Fines for Safety Violations
May 14 2015 // A federal agency says a central Ohio rubber-hose manufacturer accused of 11 worker safety violations is facing proposed penalties of $134,000. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says HBD/Thermoid Inc., based...
Richmond Insurance Agency of Kentucky joins Keystone Insurers Group
May 13 2015 // Keystone Insurers Group is continuing its expansion in Kentucky with the addition of a new franchise partner in Maysville. Richmond Insurance Agency of Kentucky is the 25th independent insurance agency in the state to join...
Ohio Ice Cream Maker Traces Listeria to Pint-Filling Machine
May 8 2015 // Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams says it has traced the source of listeria in its Ohio production facility to a pint-filling machine. CEO John Lowe says in a statement that the company will never be sure how the bacteria...
Cornerstone Broker Insurance Services Opens Office in Northeast Ohio
May 6 2015 // Cornerstone Broker Insurance Services Agency announced it has opened a new office in Independence, Ohio. The new office will provide health insurance resources, educational programs, carrier contracting/licensing,...
