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05/03/2026 · Van Wert
Ohio Pumps $50M into Lake Erie Resorts to Revive Tourism
The Ohio Tourism Board is betting big on Lake Erie's shores with a $50 million campaign targeting family resorts and water sports. Aimed at jumpstarting local economies in coastal communities like Sandusky and Put-in-Bay, the initiative promises to draw millions of visitors amid sluggish post-pandemic recovery. State leaders hail it as a lifeline for Ohio's northern heartbeat.
Columbus hits record home prices as Ohio market defies national slowdown
Central Ohio's housing market has reached an inflection point: home prices are still climbing, but the pandemic-era frenzy has given way to a more sustainable rhythm. With median sale prices in Columbus hitting $290,000 in early 2026 and 82 of Ohio's 88 counties at or near record highs, the state's real estate landscape reflects a market where scarcity and migration pressures continue to outpace supply.
05/03/2026
Honda Pumps $1B into Ohio EV Hub, Adds 1,000+ Jobs in Marysville
Honda has boosted its Ohio electric vehicle investment to $1 billion across three central Ohio plants, creating over 1,000 jobs amid a massive $4.4 billion push into EV production. The Marysville expansion positions the state as Honda's North American EV hub, with a new Fayette County battery plant set to employ 2,200 more. This electrified future promises economic growth for Union County and beyond.
05/03/2026