Stacia Naquin

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Stacia Naquin

WALDO, Ohio — It’s a brisk spring afternoon, with the sun finally appearing after several days of rain. More rain is on the way. Van Creasap is examining what might look to the rest of us like a bare grape vine still sleeping from a long winter’s nap. But Creasap sees much more than that. “The vines are waking up and the season is upon us,” he says, looking across the acreage of Shamrock Vineyard in Waldo, Ohio. Creasap took over his grandfather’s operation.

2 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Stacia Naquin

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some might refer to it as a sensitive topic. It's certainly a recurring one at the Ohio Statehouse, as feminine hygiene products in correctional facilities could be addressed in another House bill in the General Assembly.

3 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Stacia Naquin

COLUMBUS, Ohio — There’s a growing consensus among Ohio lawmakers: something needs to be done about rising property taxes. But what exactly? Multiple bills have been introduced in the Ohio legislature. The GOP House budget also included a provision on the issue this week. But, so far, any potential solutions remain merely as ideas being discussed. “Folks are hurting out there,” said State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan (D – Parma). “It’s senior citizens. It’s families.

1 month ago | wkyc.com | Stacia Naquin

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a field full of Ohio gubernatorial candidates with name recognition on their side, there is one Republican whose name you’ve likely never heard. However, Heather Hill doesn’t mind. She’s ready to introduce herself to voters. “My name is Heather Hill and I’m running to be your next governor for 2026,” she said. “I’m not your typical political candidate.

1 month ago | wkyc.com | Stacia Naquin

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s going to be a beautiful day to protest in Columbus. That’s the message from groups gathering Wednesday to oppose Ohio Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), also known as the Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act. Thousands are expected to demonstrate at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, with a large representation of students marching from the campus of Ohio State converging on Capitol Square.