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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…
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.
Greene County alums make EA Sports CFB 25 rosters
BEAVERCREEK — EA Sports previously used the marketing tagline: If it’s in the game, it’s in the game. For two Greene County natives, they can now say that they are in the game too. Current Bowling Green State University senior and Beavercreek HS alum Demetrius Hardamon, as...
Kenton Woman Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash in Logan County Monday Morning
A Kenton woman was involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning in Logan County’s Perry Township. According to the report from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Ryenne Caudill was driving south on State Route 292 and failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection with State Route 47.
SDN team takes 1st place in Putt Around
In a surprise that rivals the Miracle Mets, the Sidney Daily News team of Bryant Billing, Luke Gronneberg, Ryan Harless and Anna Edmiston finished first in Sidney Alive’s Downtown Putt Around on Saturday. The paper’s four editorial staffers, which competed under the team name “Caddy Issues,” beat out second...
Couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary
PIQUA — Martin Luther and Sheila Kay Snow, of Piqua, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 25. The couple were married on July 25, 1964, in Ringo, Georgia. Martin and Sheila share six children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren together. Their children are Michael Snow, of...
Driving Force Band to perform on Prouty Plaza
TROY — The Driving Force Band will perform on Prouty Plaza in Troy as part of the Friday Prouty series on Aug. 2. The Driving Force Band is a classic rock and party band comprised of seasoned musicians playing the best music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Throwing in a few country hits, 80s hits, and dance music, they strive to cover everyone’s favorites. The band possesses tight three and four-part harmony and works hard to replicate the songs as close to the original as possible. You can expect to hear some Journey, some Styx, and anything from the Eagles to Prince, to Keith Urban, according to a press release.
$2M grant helps Troy get one step closer to starting Great Miami River Project
TROY, Ohio (WKEF) -- The City of Troy received another grant, this time from the state's 2024 capital budget to go toward the Great Miami River Recreation Connectivity project. The grant is for $2 million. The project now needs less than $1 million more to reach enough funding to cover the estimated cost of it.
Sidney Fire and Emergency Services Honors Lifesaver Award Recipients
On February 28, 2024, Mary Smith was awoken when she found her husband, Robert, sitting on the edge of the bed at their residence at 885 Crescent Drive, Sidney. Robert advised Mary that he had pain in his left arm. A short while later, Robert suffered a cardiac event that left him unresponsive.
$32 million federal grant to boost Toledo electric car manufacturing company and create 2,900 jobs
Toledo, Ohio – Supported by a large federal grant, a Toledo-based company is expected to be instrumental in the manufacturing of electric cars (EVs), in a major effort towards rebuilding the U.S. auto industry. Aiming to revive auto manufacturing and increase job creation in Ohio, the measure comes under the umbrella of a larger Biden administration plan with more than $32 million designated to Ohio alone.
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