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LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility FirstEnergy and its affiliates. Cases continue to wind through the courts, and two men implicated in the scandal have apparently taken their own lives.
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Crash involving a FedEx truck reported on Quitter Road in Jackson Township
WILLIAMSBURG, Ohio — A crash involving a FedEx truck has been reported on Quitter Road in Jackson Township. Clermont County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near State Route 133. Injuries have been reported, but their extent is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here.
Land bank low bidders revealed
The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) revealed the apparent lowest bidders for the 11 bid packages from the upcoming round of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Grant Program (BDSRGP). The apparent low bidder for Bid Package 1 was Evans Landscaping for a total of $13,300, which included...
Fentanyl stolen from Northside family-owned pharmacy, pharmacist says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are investigating after two pharmacies were broken into last week and one of the break-ins was caught on camera. Richard Schaeper, the pharmacist and owner of Schaeper’s Pharmacy in Northside, shared security footage that shows three suspects breaking into the pharmacy around 3 a.m. on July 19.
It's time to Stuff The Bus: Help kids get the tools they need to thrive in school
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- Students of all ages need the right supplies to make the most of their education. However, some kids lack even the basics. You can help this week during Stuff the Bus. From July 22 through 26, Dayton 24/7 Now is partnering with Crayons to Classrooms, to...
Paul Fritts and Company Opus 43
Paul Fritts and Company has built a new organ, Opus 43, for Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, Ohio: two manuals and pedal, 35 stops, 43 ranks, 2,223 pipes. The organ is featured on the cover of the July 2024 issue of The Diapason:. The design is inspired by the...
Cincinnati beer claims No. 1 IPA in the World
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati’s MadTree Brewing Company has claimed the title of No. 1 IPA worldwide. The announcement comes after the Tasting Alliance World Beer Competition, in which MadTree presented its Holly Days beer, a spruce tip IPA. Thousands of beers were entered into the competition, but Holly Days...
KFC baseball goes 15-0
KFC went 15-0 in C-League baseball regular season play at Richard Shaffer Park. Kids front left to Jamison, Zeck Bourne, Bridger Bourne, Jack Fauber, Hayden Pitzer, Savion Seals, back left to right Kids Jayceon Curtis, LeBron Haithcock, Jude Yuellig, Si Harper, Chase Willey, Trynn Zornes. Back left to right Evan Turner assistant coach, Tay Haithcock team camera man, Coach Nick Fauber, assistant coach Dave Fauber, Coach Brad Haithcock, Matt Willey assistant coach, Cody Jamison assistant coach, Latrell Haithcock assistant coach.
Victim in deadly Hartwell shooting is 19 years old, coroner’s sheet says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and the Cincinnati Police Department have yet to identify the man shot and killed in Hartwell on Saturday, July 20. The coroner’s office was able to narrow down the victim’s age to 19 years old on Monday. Originally, it...
Central State unveils 'Six Pillars of Access' plan to support students
Central State University is rolling out its new "Six Pillars of Access." "It's Connect. Convert. Enter, Learn, Retain, and Complete," summarized Dr. Amy Hobbs-Harris, interim provost and VP for academic affairs at Central State. University officials described the pillars as a testament to the school's commitment to the success of...
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