From Openers at the Plain Dealer:

Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd today became the first 2008 presidential race dropout to endorse Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primary.

At a press conference with Obama this morning at Cleveland's Intercontinental Hotel, Dodd cited increased strife between the campaigns of Obama and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton as a factor that precipitated his endorsement.

Full story.

From the Feb. 26 Columbus Dispatch

Sen. Barack Obama says he respects Gov. Ted Strickland's endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton, his opponent in the Democratic presidential primary. Full Article.

From the Feb. 26 Cleveland Plain Dealer

In an essay written to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, former mayor Michael R. White endorses Barack Obama. Full Article.

By Lynn Hulsey and Tim Tresslar from the Feb. 24 Dayton Daily News

A pumped-up crowd of 1,500 greeted Sen. Hillary Clinton here on Saturday, Feb. 23, waving campaign signs and applauding, especially when she promised to bring change when "the two oilmen leave the White House." Full Article.

In the Feb. 24 Dayton Daily News, the newspaper endorsed Barack Obama and John McCain in the March 4 Ohio primary.

In the Feb. 24 Akron Beacon Journal, the newspaper endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain in the March 4 Ohio primary.

By Howard Wilkinson on Enquirer.com Feb. 22

Sonny Nardi, President of Teamsters’ Local 416, today endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his 20-year record of standing up to special interests and fighting for economic fairness. Full Article.

From the Feb. 19 Akron Beacon Journal

First, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic wasn't going to endorse Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Then he did.

Now, Canton Mayor William Healy II has followed suit. Full Article.

From the Feb. 17 Canton Repository

The Repository editorial board urges Democrats to choose Barack Obama.

John McCain will be the Republican nominee. Democrats will give voters a truer contrast to McCain in November if they nominate Obama rather than Hillary Clinton. Full Article.

By Mark Naymik from Cleveland.com on Feb. 18

Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray is the first statewide elected officials to endorse Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. Full Article.