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An Ohioan’s guide to the 2024 Democratic National Convention: Who to know and what to watch
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A month ago, Ohio Democrats’ enthusiasm about the upcoming 2024 Democratic National Convention was decidedly lackluster. President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance in June intensified fears that he would lose in November to Republican Donald Trump, dragging down with him down-ballot Democrats such as U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who’s in his own fiercely competitive race for reelection this year.
Ohio woman wins $2 million prize in Maximum Millions scratch-off
CLEVELAND — Winner! A northeast Ohio woman is taking home a big cash prize from a Maximum Million scratch-off ticket. Mary Caudill of Lorain hit the top prize on the ticket, which is worth $2 million. She chose to take the cash option of $1 million and will be...
FirstEnergy agrees to deal to avoid state prosecution | Reporters Roundtable
Akron-based FirstEnergy agreed this week to a deal with the state of Ohio to avoid state prosecution for its role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal. HB 6 included a billion-dollar nuclear bailout. FirstEnergy, which bribed an Ohio house speaker and a state regulator, is paying another $20 million...
Instant analysis after Bengals drop preseason game vs. Bears
The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t play most of their starters during Saturday’s Week 2 preseason loss against the Chicago Bears. But there were plenty of quick things to glean from the exhibition and some genuine surprises, too. Quick Thoughts. Jermaine Burton Watch: After hardly cracking the fourth team in...
Bon Secours Mercy Health agrees to pay back $7M to city of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The city has received $7 million from Bon Secours Mercy Health to pay back economic incentives it received as a part of the deal to build its headquarters in Bond Hill. The payment comes without conditions. Last week, Mercy said in a statement it wanted...
Two Big 12 Teams Named Pro Football Focus’ Easiest College Football Schedules
In a recent list from Pro Football Focus, two members of the Big 12 Conference wound up on the receiving end of the nation’s easiest schedules. The two Big 12 teams featured on the list were the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Kansas Jayhawks, joined by Iowa, Miami, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, and SMU.
Budget shortfall could limit housing vouchers in Hamilton County
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is facing a budget shortfall that could limit availability of Housing Choice Vouchers (often called Section 8), according to a letter sent to housing providers last month. Officials with CMHA declined an interview with WVXU but answered questions about the shortfall via email. They say...
Watch: Tennis player implodes in 'self-destruction,' gives up at end of match
Yoshihito Nishioka had a full-blown meltdown at the end of his second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday.After going down 3-1 in the third and final set, the 28-year-old launched not one, not two, but three tennis balls into the crowd in a display of fury. Nishioka wasn't done there, smacking another ball into the crowd after opponent Hubert Hurkacz recorded an ace later in the set.The Japanese lefthander was just getting started, racking up multiple code violations for unsportsmanlike conduct and point penalties. Nishioka also was given a code violation for "ball abuse," which resulted in a game penalty. Crazy Game Penalty The third set of Hurkacz vs Nishioka was full of drama... #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/i0Tar88wxr— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 15, 2024 "What's he doing? What is he doing?" the broadcaster asked. "He's completely lost his mind. Self-destruction, if you like."From there, the 52nd-ranked player in the world showed no interest in continuing the contest and appeared to give up on the last few points. Hurkacz finished with a 3-6, 7-6, 6-1 victory.
Hillsboro City Council rejects auditor pay ordinance
After a year of off-and-on discussion, a proposed ordinance to adjust the salary of the city auditor was voted down by Hillsboro City Council at their Thursday, Aug. 15 meeting. The ordinance, which was amended and had a second reading in July after being tabled for a year, failed by...
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