MARYSVILLE — A bomb threat written in a restroom at the Honda plant in Marysville closed that facility for about eight hours Wednesday.

The Honda Marysville Auto Plant was evacuated Wednesday for a reported bomb threat. Multiple sources report the automaker received a credible threat and ordered the evacuation. In a statement, Honda said, “Earlier today, Honda security learned of a potential threat to associate safety at our Marysville Auto Plant. As a precaution, we have made the decision to evacuate and dismiss …

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A convicted murderer who escaped from an Ohio prison was captured late Monday by a joint law enforcement task force, authorities said. The state Department of Rehabilitation and Correction tweeted around 11:30 p.m. that John Modie, an inmate serving time for the murder of a woman at his home, had been captured in Nelsonville 40 minutes …

PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A suburban Cleveland police department said it has charged a 27-year-old man with creating a fake Facebook page that purported to be its actual page. The Parma Police Department said Friday that Anthony Novak of Parma has been charged with a felony count of disrupting public services. The agency began investigating early this month when “The …

GIRARD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man chose to wear a sign proclaiming he’s a thief rather than go to jail after trying to steal a 52-inch television. Greg Davenport, of Liberty Township, pleaded no contest this month to a theft charge for stealing from a Wal-Mart in the township in December. A judge in Girard gave Davenport, 44, the …

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — County commissioners in southwestern Ohio are balking at the cost of repairing a 112-year-old building that holds historic artifacts and war records.

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Cedar Point says construction is nearing completion on its new roller coaster. Park officials in Sandusky tell The News-Messenger in Fremont that the track has been completed and crews now are focusing on landscaping, electric and computer work. Valravn is expected to debut in May 2016. It will include a free-fall 90-degree drop of over 200 …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio officials are launching an advertising campaign aimed at attracting visitors to the state’s tourist destinations. The campaign that begins Monday includes a 30-second TV spot, along with print and digital advertising featuring the new “Ohio. Find It Here.” brand. The television ad is expected to air in the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Toledo and …

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The next generation of Acura’s top-of-the-line NSX is ready to begin full production in Ohio in late April — the first time in the car’s 27-year history that it will be made outside of Japan. Honda Motor Co. confirmed the start of production of its new specialty car on Thursday. It will make 800 per year …

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of trying to recruit people to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Wednesday to a terrorism charge. Amir Said Rahman Al-Ghazi, formerly Robert McCollum, pledged his support online to the Islamic State group, authorities said. Al-Ghazi, 39, pleaded guilty in federal court in Akron to one count of attempting to provide …