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Photo Essay by Alex Eicher of ceremonial flag burning
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher went to the Loveland American Legion Post 256 Monday, which was Flag Day, for their American Flag Burning Ceremony. Photos by Alex Eicher Click on a photo to see a larger image.
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Financial help for rent and utility payments in Clermont County
The program covers rental payments that are late and overdue including late fees as well as utility payments, including gas, electric, fuel oil, trash removal, internet service, and water and sewer. Clermont County, Ohio – Residents who have fallen behind on rent and utility payments due to the pandemic can get financial help. How does…
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Analysis: Billion-dollar whitewash?
Centene execs eager to put Medicaid scandal in the rearview without explaining what they did By Marty Schladen and Ohio Capital Journal In the wake of a blockbuster settlement of fraud claims, the top executive at the nation’s biggest Medicaid contractor was eager Wednesday to put the matter behind the company, which derives most of its revenue from taxpayers.…
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Nearly a year after a racketeering indictment, Ohio House expels Larry Householder
By Jake Zuckerman and Ohio Capital Journal Larry Householder addresses reporters June 16 after lawmakers voted to expel him from the General Assembly. Photo by Jake Zuckerman. Federal prosecutors accused the men of secretly accepting $61 million from FirstEnergy Corp The Ohio House voted Wednesday to expel Larry Householder, arrested on charges of public corruption nearly…
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Ohio Makes History: Proponent testimony heard for first time ever on death penalty repeal bill
Columbus, Ohio – On June 16, a proponent hearing for Senate Bill 103 (SB 103) to repeal Ohio’s death penalty will be held, marking the first time a bipartisan bill proposing death penalty abolition has ever been this far in either legislative chamber. SB 103 was introduced on March 2, 2021 with bipartisan support. Senator…
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Centene agrees to pay a record $88.3 million to settle Ohio PBM case
Columbus, Ohio – Centene Corp. (CNC) has agreed to pay Ohio $88.3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Dave Yost in March alleging the pharmacy benefit manager overbilled the Ohio Department of Medicaid for pharmacy services it provided. Yost also alleged Centene and its subsidiary, Buckeye Health Plan, conspired to misrepresent…
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Will you stand next week for fair sewer rates?
Hamilton County and Loveland, Ohio – In the 90s Ohio Citizen worked with the Sierra Club, Communities United for Action (CUFA) and others to press Hamilton County to address the combined sewer overflow problem that’s polluted our rivers and streams and backed up sewage into people’s basements for literally generations. Melissa English the Deputy Director…
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Flag Burning Ceremony with taps on Flag Day
Loveland, Ohio – The American Legion Post 256 located at 897 Oakland Road will hold a Flag Burning Ceremony with taps on Flag Day, Monday, June 14. The ceremony will be at 6 PM. When the Legion does this they usually burn between 300-500 flags. The public is welcome. There will be food available and…
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Low to moderate income qualifies you for FREE tax assistance
Greater Cincinnati – Free Tax Prep will continue through summer for those who have yet to file. United Way volunteers will help filers reclaim stimulus dollars, the advanced Child Tax Credit payments and other credits. Summer site locations can be found at www.uwgc.org or by calling 211. File online for free at myfreetaxes.com. Those…
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