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Daylight Savings Time Started Today. Here’s the Forgotten Guy You Have to Blame (or Maybe Thank)
Did you know the U.S. already made daylight saving time permanent once? It didn’t stick. EXPERT OPINION BY BILL MURPHY JR., FOUNDER OF UNDERSTANDABLY AND CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, INC. @BILLMURPHYJR Tell me if this story sounds familiar: A New York City real estate developer ran for office as a Republican, got elected, and did things that profoundly…
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Gov. DeWine seeking more federal support for Ohio flocks reeling from bird flu
By: Nick Evans – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has promised to push federal officials to provide greater support to farmers affected by bird flu. The governor spoke alongside state Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge Thursday as well as the state veterinarian and poultry industry representatives. State impacts Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, commonly known…
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I am once again asking Ohio lawmakers to please just feed the children
Students getting their l lunch at a primary school. (Photo by Amanda Mills/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Commentary by David DeWitt I am once again asking Ohio lawmakers to please just feed the children. For all that is good and decent, at long last, may we please at least just make sure schoolchildren aren’t…
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Ohio House Republicans introduce their own proposal to rewrite state’s recreational marijuana law
Stock photo of a marijuana dispensary from Getty Images. The Ohio House Republican version would keep home grow and tax levels the same, but reduce THC levels and redirect most of the tax revenue By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal A week after Ohio Senate Republicans passed a bill that would overhaul the state’s marijuana law, Ohio…
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3-story townhome development proposed for historic district deemed not “appropriate”
A six-unit, 3-story townhome that is proposed by local builder John Hill Construction Loveland, Ohio – A six-unit, 3-story townhome development proposed by local builder John Hill Construction, to be located at 200 Railroad Avenue within the Historic Preservation District Boundaries, was determined to be “inappropriate” for the neighborhood on Wednesday, March 5. The proposed…
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New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines
by Chris Ball Loveland, Ohio – March Madness is almost here, unfortunately for Chris and Mark, their teams are sputtering. Mark takes us through the Bearcats tough loss against Houston on the road, and then breaks down their back-breaking loss against Kansas State at home. Cincinnati’s NCAA Tournament hopes appear to be just about over…
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‘The bill is very racist.’ Ohio House Democrats question Republican senator on his higher ed bill
Hundreds of students protested against Senate Bill 1 on Ohio State’s campus on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal). By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Democrats peppered Republican state Sen. Jerry Cirino with questions over his higher education overhaul bill this week. The bill would ban faculty strikes and diversity efforts…
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Win a Loveland High School student painted rain barrel
Loveland, Ohio – Two students from Loveland High School are doing a raffle drawing for several lucky Loveland (45140) community members to win a painted and installed rain barrel through a partnership with Caring For Our Watersheds. If you’re interested in entering the raffle fill out this FORM. If you win you are responsible for…
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Peer-Led sources of strength program creates healthier school cultures, drastically reducing suicide attempts by 29%
Learn more about these Loveland based resources: Ben Morrison Fund NAMI Southwest Ohio Columbus, Ohio – Peer leadership and meaningful connections can save lives. According to a new study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Sources of Strength’s (Sources) prevention model helps reduce…
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Local Ohio public school leaders tell lawmakers that full funding is critical for their districts
(Stock photo from Getty Images) By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal Local public school leaders from all around the state filled the Ohio House Education Committee’s hearing room on Tuesday to explain to lawmakers how full state funding is critical to their districts. Christopher Edison, superintendent of Pymatuning Valley Local School District, described the pride in…
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