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Former Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing $40,000 From Wellston School Booster Club

The former treasurer of a Wellston City Schools booster club has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $40,000 from the organization, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

10/29/2025

AG’s Office Receives International Recognition for Environmental Enforcement Initiative

An environmental initiative designed to combat illegal dumping in neighborhoods throughout Ohio has earned global recognition, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

10/28/2025

Ohio AG Dave Yost and 18 Attorneys General Urge Senate Leader to Provide Stopgap Funding for SNAP

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined by 18 other state attorneys general are urging U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to act immediately to prevent the 42 million Americans who benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from going hungry.

10/28/2025

Yost Secures Temporary Removal of Miami Township Fiscal Officer

A Montgomery County judge has granted Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s request to temporarily ban Miami Township’s fiscal officer from his elected duties while the state seeks his permanent removal.

10/28/2025

AG Yost Kicks Off Statewide Initiative to Curb Worsening Problem of Elder Abuse, Exploitation

With financial exploitation and other forms of elder abuse growing more pervasive and sophisticated, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today launched a statewide campaign aimed at encouraging Ohioans to become familiar with the types and signs of abuse and to report these crimes.

10/27/2025

AG Yost Announces $9 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance Safety at Ohio Schools

Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9.01 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2026-27 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

10/27/2025

Mahoning County Man Arrested in Decades-Old Rape Case

A Mahoning County man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and rape of a woman 25 years ago in Canfield, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

10/24/2025

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