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Cincinnati nonprofit online newsroom 'Signal' launching in 2025
A nonprofit news website plans to unleash more than a dozen reporters throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky next year, plus several hundred “documenters” to monitor school boards, planning commissions, townships and suburban governments. Called Signal Cincinnati, the online news site will follow the formula of Signal Cleveland...
Retirement community resident quilts together a connection with families at Ronald McDonald House
MILFORD, Ohio — One Cincinnati woman is putting her love for quilting to use as she donates her finished quilts to assist families in need. Pat Fight, a resident at Pinebrook, a Watermark Retirement Community in Milford, recently shared three of her quilts with the Ronald McDonald House to ensure children and families can have one less worry — regarding warmth and comfort — during challenging times.
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
CState Complete outreach & services for “stopped out” students featured in Ch. 9 news report
CState Complete, Cincinnati State’s new program that assists “stopped out” students in returning to college and completing their degree requirements, was featured in a report on WCPO-TV (Channel 9) that aired several times during news broadcasts on July 10, 2024. Click to watch the news story on...
NKY Port Authority, Kenton County seek IRS site project manager
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority and Kenton County are seeking a project manager to lead the development of Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence on the former IRS site in Covington. On Monday, July 29, both organizations posted a Request for Proposal, or RFP, on their websites to solicit bids from...
Thousands without power after severe overnight storms. Here's how crews work to restore power
CINCINNATI — Following severe weather overnight, power outages have become a common occurrence, mostly in the areas of Mainville and Morrow. As of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, jusst over 3,000 customers are without power in the area, according to Duke Energy's outage map. When this happens, crews are hard at...
First law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio honored with memorial service
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A memorial service with a full police honor guard was held Tuesday for Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Mattis K9, the first law enforcement therapy K9 in the state of Ohio. Mattis passed away in June after battling health issues. The yellow Labrador retriever was 7...
Group wants change to Ohio’s sales tax holiday
(The Center Square) – While the National Federation of Independent Business encourages consumers to take advantage of Ohio’s sales tax holiday, a policy group wants the state to make a change. The business group sees the holiday as a way to boost small businesses and drive local economies when small-business owner optimism is growing around the country. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to shop...