Region and Beyond
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Kasich OKs 20-week abortion ban, nixes Heartbeat Bill
The AP has reported today from Columbus: BY JULIE CARR SMYTH ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. John Kasich signed a bill Tuesday imposing a 20-week abortion ban while vetoing stricter provisions in a separate measure that would have barred the procedure at the first detectable fetal heartbeat. Ohio lawmakers rejected a Democratic amendment…
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A beautiful photo album of US Vets at Standing Rock remembering their oath
The Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2) establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land. “I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I…
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LECC, LPS and LES students enjoyed The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch Day!
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC), Loveland Primary School (LPS), and Loveland Elementary School (LES) students recently celebrated The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch Day, with other schools in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan in consecutively offering local apples in the cafeteria. “The apples we served came from up north, and we…
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Ohio ‘heartbeat’ abortion bill heads to governor’s desk
Today from the Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio bill that would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected is headed to the governor’s desk. Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state House voted to approve the so-called “heartbeat bill” Tuesday night after it passed in the Senate earlier in the day, clearing…
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Hoxworth Blood Center raffling $500 gift cards
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is spreading holiday cheer and promoting blood donations by raffling off several $500 gift cards in the days leading up to Christmas. Anyone who donates blood at a Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center or mobile blood drive from Dec. 12 through Dec. 17 will be entered to win a $500…
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Calling him a “bastard” Rep. Chabot says “Thank God, Castro’s Finally Dead”
[quote_center]Chabot proclaims Fidel’s “arrival to Hell”[/quote_center] And, now this message from a kind & gentle Southwest Ohio This, including the photos, is from Steve Chabot’s latest weekly blog roll. Chabot, a Republican, is the Ohio 1st District Representative to the US Congress. He serves on the Congressional Committee on Foreign Affairs (formerly the Committee on International Relations). …
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Ravens vs. Bengals in BookBowl at the Library: Chance to win prizes
Anyone who donates to the Library Foundation between 1 p.m. Sunday and 11:59 p.m. Tuesday is entered to win signed footballs, gift cards, or a chance to watch the Bengals practice! http://foundation.cincinnatilibrary.org/Donate The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is challenging the Pratt Library in Baltimore to a fundraising battle as part of a…
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Where we go from here: what you can do to make a difference in our political system
[quote_center]If you don’t act, don’t expect others to act. If you speak and don’t act, don’t expect others to listen[/quote_center] By Willie Lutz Athens, Ohio– Like many (and likely not limited to the man himself), I am still having a hard time getting used to using the term President-elect and Donald J. Trump in the…
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Hey Students, Applying For College Aid Is Easier! (But Still Hard)
November 16, 20166:02 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition When the Obama administration announced last year that it would overhaul the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, prospective college students (and their parents) cheered. “Today, we’re lending a hand to millions of high school students who want to go to college and who’ve worked hard,” said…
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UC Blue Ash seeking submissions for high school poetry contest
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is encouraging high school poets and songwriters to submit their work to the UC Blue Ash Poetry Contest by the December 2, 2016 deadline. The annual contest is hosted by the English Department at UC Blue Ash College and has categories for high school and college students.…
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