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In a state with 1M license suspensions, Ohio voter ID law could depress turnout
New report says debt-related suspensions affect poor and minorities BY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal When Gov. Mike DeWine last week signed what’s been called the nation’s strictest voter ID law, it raised fears that it would disenfranchise large numbers of voters in poor communities where people are less likely to meet the new requirements. Those fears…
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Wild Turkey Research Begins in Buckeye State
“There are growing concerns about the potential impacts regarding the timing of the removal of males during the hunting season…” Ryan Boyer, NWTF district biologist for Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The NWTF Ohio State Chapter recently allocated $50,000 to support a new wild turkey research study that seeks to address population declines in the state.…
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Ohio coalition moves forward with plans for abortion ballot measure
BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal A coalition of reproductive rights groups, along with the ACLU of Ohio say they plan to have a pro-abortion ballot initiative on the Ohio Attorney General’s desk by February. Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom announced the plan to do this with the help of a recently hired “general consultant” with experience boosting…
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Loveland Board elects Lorenz and Eilert
Loveland, Ohio – The Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 10.
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The Eastside Business Bash is Coming!
Promoted Post Save the date for our 2nd annual business expo in partnership with Brought to you by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce! This is a fun event for the community and is the perfect way to see a variety of area businesses under one roof! This expo…
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The tamandua pup born last week at Cincinnati Zoo has passed away
Cincinnati, Ohio – This report is from the FaceBook page of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden : We have very sad news from our Animal Ambassador Team that the tamandua pup born last week has passed away. The pup appeared to be strong, curious and alert. Mom Isla showed great maternal instincts during their time…
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Jeff Williams and Luke Waddell will be inducted into Class of 2022 Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame
Loveland, Ohio – The induction into the Class 0f 2022 Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be on Friday, February 3 at Loveland High School. The time will be approximately at 7:30 PM between the JV and Varsity Men’s baseball games. Loveland Athletic Achievement Award Jeff Williams served as Loveland Athletic Booster President…
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Ohio House Republican faction brings back proposal making it harder for voters to pass amendments
Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, speaking to fellow Republicans in a closed door meeting. (Photo by Nick Evans, OCJ.) Secretary of State Frank LaRose says he talked to House Speaker Stephens about ‘the importance of getting this done’ BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal After more than hour behind closed doors, a bloc of Ohio Republicans led by…
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First Zoo Baby of 2023
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden got off to a great start on January 5 with the arrival of a healthy baby tamandua. Nine-year-old Isla gave birth early in the morning after being on birth watch for more than a month. The sex of the pup has not yet been determined. “The…
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Clermont Commissioners elect Bonnie Batchler as president of Board
Batavia, Ohio – Commissioner Bonnie Batchler was elected President, and Commissioner Claire Corcoran, Vice President, of the Clermont County Board of Commissioners for 2023 at the January 9 annual Reorganization Meeting. Commissioner David Painter is also on the Board. The 2023 meeting schedule for Regular Sessions was also established. The commissioners are scheduled to meet…
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