Journalists at a news site that covers the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering a fake story about immigrants eating the pets of people in an Ohio town.

Former President Donald Trump announced that he will visit Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado, in the not-too-distant future. “I’m going to Springfield, and I’m going to Aurora,” Trump said during a political rally on Wednesday.

In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians, journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — people are attempting to carry on.

In a Facebook post, Bruce Zuchowski said his comments were "misinterpreted," but added, chillingly, "With elections, there are consequences."

The Ohio secretary of state's office was among at least 15 election offices nationwide to receive a suspicious package.

There are a dozen contested state House seats scattered across central Ohio on the November ballot. Doctors, lawyers, newcomers and others are among those seeking election to two-year terms. Here are the contested districts, a brief description of what they cover, and the candidates:

Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski wrote in a follow-up post he "as the elected sheriff" has a "First Amendment right, as do all citizens."

Issue 1 on Ohio's November ballot would make changes to how maps are drawn for congressional and Statehouse districts. How would the proposal work?

The Ohio Ballot Board on Wednesday finalized the summary of a proposed redistricting reform plan that will appear on every Ohioan's ballot this fall.

The Ohio Supreme Court has let stand ballot language that will describe this fall's Issue 1 as requiring gerrymandering, when the proposal is intended to do the opposite.

Former President Donald Trump told a Long Island, New York, rally crowd on Wednesday night that he is going to Springfield, Ohio.