COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge blocked certain requirements for how thousands of ballots are counted in the swing state, saying in a Tuesday decision the policies are unconstitutional and violate the Voting Rights Act. At issue are two laws the Republican-led state legislature passed in 2014 and how they are implemented. Among other changes, the laws require voters …

Jeremy Mouser, Nevada, was driving in the left lane heading north on S. Main Street, while Diane C. Casey, Dublin, was driving in the right lane heading north.

CSX has announced it will begin additional railroad repairs in the area. The railroad will be replacing rail and ties at several crossings. Beginning Friday, the crossing on Township Road 217 in Hardin County will be closed.

McGUFFEY — Randy Hopkins gets up early on Tuesday mornings during the summer. The retired factory worker doesn’t have a clock to punch. His job on Tuesdays is to make sausage gravy for the children and senior citizens of McGuffey. It is a job Hopkins does with a smile.

ADA — A drainage project in the northeast section of Ada will be eligible for additional grant funds following an income survey. Village Administrator Jim Meyer informed council at its meeting Tuesday that the area including Ream, Johnson and Simon streets was declared “low to moderate” following an income survey...

Trevor Zahara has been a volunteer usher at Ohio State home football games for 18 years. But that ended two weeks ago. When he begins his 19th season in the fall, Zahara said, all ushers will be paid, he told members of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Hardin County at their annual dinner and business meeting on Tuesday night in Kenton.

Kenton attorney Gary Fischmann had expected his name to appear on the fall ballot as an independent candidate for Hardin County prosecutor.

ALGER — A suspect is in custody in Allen County regarding a shooting in Alger sometime Sunday morning.