Region and Beyond
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Merkley, Brown introduce legislation to stop government officials from profiting off OF their positions
The Ban Conflicted Trading Act Would Put a Stop to Inappropriate Trading Activities in Congress Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today introduced the Ban Conflicted Trading Act, new legislation that would prohibit members of Congress from abusing their public positions for personal financial gain. The Ban Conflicted Trading Act responds…
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United States Postal Service will suspend service Wednesday
In a release issued at 4:50 PM today, the Ohio News Media Association has announced that President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush; and therefore: The United States Postal Service has announced that out of respect for the…
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Attorney General DeWine Offers Consumer Tips Following Marriott Starwood Hotels Breach
Affecting as many as 500 million guests Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered tips for consumers following Marriott’s recent announcement of a data breach affecting as many as 500 million guests who made a reservation at a Starwood brand hotel, which includes Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Westin Hotels & Resorts,…
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Kasich orders flags flown at half-staff
George H.W. Bush in his Grumman TBM Avenger aboard San Jacinto in 1944 Photo above By Unknown – U.S. Navy photo H069-13 Columbus, Ohio – Today Governor John R. Kasich ordered that flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio from sunrise to sunset for the next…
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Open House/Public Meeting on Fields Ertel Road projects
Deerfield Township, Ohio – The public is invited to an open-house public meeting regarding two projects currently under development by the Warren County Transportation Improvement District (WCTID) to address transportation needs in the Fields-Ertel Road Corridor. The two projects are: construction of a new entrance ramp from Mason-Montgomery Road directly to Southbound Interstate 71 in…
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Deadline extended to November 30 for School Safety Training Grants
Approximately $2.8 Million in School Safety Training Grant Funding Unclaimed Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has extended the deadline for eligible Ohio schools to claim their share of millions of dollars in school safety training grants. Attorney General DeWine announced in September that all of Ohio’s public schools, chartered nonpublic schools, and schools operated by county boards…
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Loveland Adventurist Matt Brennan to Climb Mt. Vinson, Highest Point in Antarctica
Matt Brennan, our mountain climber is at it again and Climbing with Reknowned Guide Dave Hahn Loveland, Ohio – Matt Brennan, local Loveland resident, has been preparing and is poised to achieve becoming the first Cincinnati man to climb of Mt. Vinson, the highest point in Antarctica. The Antarctica climb began this month on November 22, with…
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CDC is advising consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell any romaine lettuce
CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is ongoing and the advice will be updated as more information is available. Consumers who have any type of romaine lettuce in their home should not…
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FBI records spike In disability-related hate crimes
As hate crimes across the U.S. surge, new data indicates that incidents targeting people with disabilities are up sharply too. There were 128 hate crime offenses reported during 2017 stemming from bias against those with disabilities, according to the FBI. That’s up from 76 the previous year. The numbers released this week come from the…
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Kenton County Sheriff’s office to pay for handcuffing students with special needs
Covington Ky. – The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to pay more than $337,000 “for the painful and unconstitutional handcuffing of elementary school students with disabilities,” an ACLU disability attorney said. The children “were so small that the deputy sheriff locked the handcuffs around the children’s biceps, forcing their hands behind their backs,” Susan…
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