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Overview: JD Vance and rail safety
Before Donald Trump chose Ohio’s JD Vance as his candidate for vice president, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lawyer, and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” gained the national spotlight as one of the authors of the Railway Safety Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation — sponsored by six U.S. senators, three Republicans and three Democrats — came in the aftermath of the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio.
Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president
Kamala Harris’ plan as a running mate was to brush past JD Vance as nothing but a rubber stamp for Donald Trump. But now that she’s the presumptive Democratic nominee, her campaign is seizing on the Ohio senator as a major liability, looking to her own vice presidential selection process and the contenders’ public auditions to drive home the point.
Hillsboro Finance Committee denies hotel developers' request for TIF agreement extension
In a split decision, members of the Hillsboro Finance Committee voted Monday, July 29 to deny a request from developers of the long-planned Marriott Hotel to extend the length and amount of their tax increment financing (TIF) agreement. Leo Capital, the developers of the project, had contacted the city in...
Highland County Democratic Party picnic Aug. 4 at VFW Post 9094
Highland County Democrats have a lot on the menu for this year’s indoor picnic at the VFW Hall, Sunday, Aug. 4. In addition to opening remarks from congressional candidate Samantha Meadows, and a presentation from featured speaker Justice Melody Stewart, the group will hear from Hillsboro’s Yvette Clark, candidate for state representative, and staffer Jamie Castle for Sherrod Brown.
National Chicken Wing Day is Monday. Here are the deals you can get around Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (ENQUIRER) - Listen up, chicken wing lovers. National Chicken Wing Day is Monday, July 29, and Cincinnati restaurants are celebrating with specials, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer. Here’s what you need to know. Applebee’s. The offer: Buy one order of boneless or bone-in...
Bengals stars severely disrespected in a pair of recent rankings
Perhaps the way the 2023 season ended for the Bengals caused some people to forget just how good Cincinnati's star players are, because quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase were both severely disrespected in a pair of recent rankings. Burrow ranked behind Tagovailoa and Love?. First, let's look...
Modern Woodmen matching funds with Leesburg Historical Society
The Leesburg Historical Society hosted its fourth annual Judy Mason Memorial Cookout on June 14 and met its fundraising goal of $2,500 to receive this Modern Woodmen matching funds contribution. All proceeds will go toward the interior renovation of the Leesburg B&O Railroad Depot. We are happy to support this...
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant hosting their annual tour this weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – If you’re a major history buff or if you just love beautiful scenic farmland, this weekend there is a special event you won’t want to miss! The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will host their annual tour of historic properties. It’s a step back in time as visitors will tour […]
Encore Industries building sold, will become a warehouse and logistics hub
CAMBRDIGE − The Encore Industries building at 725 Water St. has sold to John Jack, a local businessman specializing in energy and logistics operations who is utilizing the 200,000-square-foot space for warehousing and distribution for major global brands. “I can’t say who, but we’re in the midst right now of moving product in,” said Jack. “We’re cleaning everything up and having brand new racking systems installed.” ...
Chillicothe seeks public input to become a bicycle-friendly city
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The City of Chillicothe is taking steps to enhance its biking infrastructure and culture by applying for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of its broader community development plan, “Choose Chillicothe,” the city aims to create a more bike-friendly...
Community holds silent protest as a call for unity
CHILLICOTHE — A silent protest took place Sunday along the Ross County Courthouse steps in Chillicothe as citizens gathered to call for action regarding the racial tensions in Ross County and promote unity. The protest was organized by citizen Lesha Malone and other community leaders. The group cited recent events like KKK flyers...
Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
Racist notes distributed in NKY concern residents, prompt calls to action
Catrena Bowman, Erlanger resident, business owner and executive director of the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, had suspected something was up for a while, but she wasn’t certain until about a week and a half ago when her landscaper sent her a photo of a note scrawled on a paper bag he’d found in her yard, the same bag Bowman had spied at a distance earlier but didn’t think much of.
'He's trying to become the Vice President': Political experts analyze Gov. Beshear's address to Iowans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, a Democrat, tells WHAS11 he'd expect Vice President Kamala Harris to announce her running mate by the end of this week. It comes as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, fresh off trips to Iowa and Georgia, remains on a shortlist of potential...
Police: Man arrested after shots fired through windows of Florence gas station
FLORENCE, Ky. — One person was arrested Monday after several shots were fired through the windows of a gas station in Florence. According to the Florence Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 8600 block of U.S. Highway 42 for a report of shots fired at a Speedway gas station.