COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2026, and is the company's 463 rd consecutive q more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * An Exceptional Educator: Independent Women Announces 2025 'Teacher of the Year' * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Every year, teachers across the nation not only educate their students in the classroom, but also inspire generations of future leaders. In an effort to celebrate and recognize some of America's most formative educators, Independent Women began an inaugural " Teacher of th more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * ARTISTS INVITED: The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces Juried Group Exhibition at Transformer Station The CMA announces a call for artist submissions for Lake Effect: Artists from Cleveland Now celebrating the region's vibrant creative community * In celebration of its 110th anniversary, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announces a call for artist submissions for Lake Effect: A more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Breeze Pilots' Union Files Lawsuit Against Breeze Airways for Bad Faith Bargaining SALT LAKE CITY, Utah--Breeze Airways pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah today against Breeze Airways. The lawsuit asserts that Breeze, led by CEO David Neeleman, has engaged in bad faith bargaini more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Suspicious immigration NGO rakes in tax dollars in Columbus The UNIK Foundation has received more than $1 million in federal, state, and local tax dollars despite a remarkably opaque management structure. Authorities ought to take a closer look. By Parker Thayer Following the recent outcry over apparent fraud at daycares in the Somali community of Minnesota, Vice President J.D. Vance a more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve Human Trafficking Clinic expands statewide efforts as survivors seek fresh start Brittany Figlar has spent most of her life just fighting to survive. Repeatedly abused as a child, she endured homelessness, addiction and years of human trafficking that left her with nearly two-dozen criminal charges across four Northeast Ohio counties. Those scars are the kinds of barriers that ma more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Seniors Create Plans That Revitalize City Identity By Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Before the first shovel hits the dirt, senior industrial and innovative design students at Cedarville University are already shaping the future of Broadview Heights, Ohio. As part of a senior-level architecture course, the students drafted a master plan and digital renderings for a more vibrant, connected ci more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Teachers' union directs millions to social justice and political causes An analysis of recent federal labor filings reveals a familiar pattern in the priorities of the largest teachers' union in the United States: the allocation of millions of dollars from union funds to advocacy gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor's Pro-Family Abortion Notification Bill Becomes Bicameral Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the introduction of a Senate companion bill to his Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act by Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). This bill will protect children and uphold parental rights by prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines for the more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill * The credit union movement stands united in opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), and America's Credit Unions, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), and all state leagues wrote to House and Senate members Friday. The CCCA- reintroduced last week in both chambers -would bring harmful new  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ohio GOP Governor Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Medicaid, Medicare "A Mistake" Billionaire and Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy admitted in an interview that he believes Medicaid and Medicare are "a mistake" despite millions of Ohioans -- including hundreds of thousands of children -- relying on these programs. This revelation comes after Ramaswamy more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * ONE YEAR IN: Promises Made, Promises Kept One Year into President Trump's Administration DOE is Delivering on President Trump's Agenda of American Energy Dominance. UNLEASHING THE GOLDEN ERA OF ENERGY DOMINANCE AND LOWERING PRICES * With President Trump and Secretary Wright's leadership, the Energy Department has ushered in an unprecedented era of energy dominance, resulting in record energy produ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House * WASHINGTON - Today, marking exactly one year since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 500 top environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved to fulfill the agency ' s statutory obligations and core m more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25 * Three ranked matchups across ESPN network * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) returns Saturday, live from Texas Tech * Dick Vitale makes 2026 debut Saturday, Jan. 24 for UNC-Virginia * ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues with  more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * Expert on nonviolence coming to Ashland to present lecture, workshop Feb. 3-4 The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) at Ashland University will welcome Kazu Haga, an educator and practitioner in nonviolence and restorative justice, for a public lecture and workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 3-4. Both events are free and open to the public. Haga will present "Fierce Vulnerability: Healing from Trauma, Emergin more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence * The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has driven billions of dollars into new data centers, sharply increasing energy use and costs for consumers. Built to handle the massive computational power of AI workloads, these data centers are creating wholesale electricity costs as much as 26 more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Indiana fends off Miami in College Football National Championship: Three NFL draft takeaways By Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer The Indiana Hoosiers held off a tough Miami team to capture the school's first-ever national championship, beating the Hurricanes, 27-21, on Monday night. With Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and the passing game held relatively in check, the Hoosiers leaned on a good run g more PR

WACO, Texas, Jan. 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Indiana Wins First National Title * Indiana had to fight tooth and nail for the win, but when Jamari Sharpe intercepted a Carson Beck pass with 44 seconds left to go in the game, the Hoosiers finally captured their first national championship in college football, beating Miami (Fla.), 27-21. Indiana becomes the first major college football team to go 16-0 since Yale did it in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Moody, colleagues introduce pro-life bill to protect victims, support parental rights * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and seven colleagues in introducing the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would protect victims and bolster parental rights in cases where minors cross state lines to re more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- KnowledgeWorks posted the following article: * * * Breaking Down Silos: Why Skills-based Education Is Gaining Momentum KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Moving from time-based learning to skills-based education requires dismantling entrenched structures like the credit hour and addressing fragmentation among employers, educators and technology providers * Technology and policy are enabling progress, but implementation is slow due to capacity issues and the lack of a shared langu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * NCSC Webinar: Advancing Family Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security * Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar (link is external) Join ACL's National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) for a webinar highlighting innovative practices to support family caregivers in maintaining financial stability and workpla more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: 120,000 Ohioans Drop ACA Coverage Thanks to Mike Turner * Turner refused to extend tax credits that lower health care costs More than 120,000 fewer Ohioans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage this year after vulnerable Republican Mike Turner and his colleagues failed to extend crucial tax credits that lower premiums, new federal data shows. Earlier this month, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Max Miller Is To Blame for 120,000 Ohioans Dropping Their Health Insurance * Carey refused to extend ACA tax credits before they expired, causing devastating price hikes More than 120,000 fewer Ohioans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage this year after Max Miller and his fellow Ohio Republicans refused to extend crucial tax credits that lower premiums before th more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network's exclusive coverage of 2026 collegiate all-star games NFL Network will provide exclusive coverage of 2026 collegiate all-star games as the journey towards the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh begins. For the 2026 American Bowl live from Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, play-by-play announcer Mike Morgan will be joined in the broadcast booth by analyst Brian Baldinger, with Gabriella Kruez report more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * NFL Power Rankings: Rams back in top three before Championship Sunday; Broncos fall with Bo Nix out By Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer Three of the top four seeds advanced to Championship Sunday in a playoff field that was said to be as wide open as any in memory. The Divisional Round treated us to the good, the bad and the ugly, and the latter even applies to the team hosting the AF more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) aiming for early return in 2026 By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles on Jan. 11, which, on a normal timeline, would put his return around the midseason point of the 2026 campaign. Kittle is planning on coming in ahead of schedule. At the Niners' locker room cleanout on Monday, Kittle told reporte more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bears All-Pro safety Kevin Byard: 'First choice' in free agency is to remain in Chicago By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer With the season over in Chicago, the attention turns to whether the Bears can keep the core together that propelled the club to its first NFC North title since 2018. One of the several free key free agents is safety Kevin Byard, who led the NFL with seven interceptions -- the second t more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Bears QB Caleb Williams on coming up shy in OT vs. Rams: 'It's a frustration' By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The magic ran out on the 2025 Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson's squad nearly pulled off yet another miraculous comeback, with Caleb Williams' fourth-down heave with 18 seconds remaining sending the game to overtime. However, a Williams third interception doomed the Bears, who watche more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Buffalo Bills will begin a new era following their latest playoff failure. The Bills fired coach Sean McDermott on Monday, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the situation. Buffalo officially announced McDermott's dismiss more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield: 'Can't wait' to face Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski 'twice a year' By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Keeping receipts isn't anything new for Baker Mayfield. Thus, with the Atlanta Falcons' newest hire at head coach, an NFC South rivalry has had the temperature turned up. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback clearly taking exception to the Atlanta Constitution Journal' more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chargers plan to hire ex-Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Mike McDaniel is heading back out west and back to a role as offensive coordinator. The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to hire the former Miami Dolphins head coach as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday evening. No deal has been sig more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs plan to bring back longtime assistant Eric Bieniemy as next OC The Kansas City Chiefs are set to bring back a familiar face to their coaching staff. The Chiefs plan to hire Eric Bieniemy as their next offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. Bieniemy, who coached the Bears' running backs in 2025 following stints with UCLA (2024) and the Commanders (2023), previo more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Dolphins hire Packers DC Jeff Hafley as next head coach By Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Dolphins are double-dipping into the Packers organization to build their foundation. Miami has agreed to terms with Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on a five-year contract to become the team's next head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Mo more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Milton Williams, Patriots defense make statement vs. Texans: 'That's what I live for, to shut people up' By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Patriots heard the chatter about Houston's defense leading up to the Divisional Round bout. New England defenders took the one-sided chatter about the Texans' defense personally. "We were hearing them talk all week," defensive tackle Milton Willia more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * New Giants HC John Harbaugh excited to work with Jaxson Dart: 'I wanted this job' By Michael Baca, Digital Content Editor The New York Giants facility brimmed with excitement on Tuesday as John Harbaugh was formally introduced as the club's new head coach -- the beginning of what's hoped to become a turnaround of one of the NFL's most historic franchises. New York has struggled to find a replacement follo more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Packers release Trevon Diggs; CB appeared in two games with Green Bay By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Trevon Diggs' brief stint with the Packers came to an unceremonious but expected end on Tuesday. Green Bay released the cornerback and announced the move among a batch of forward-facing roster changes that included a pair of futures contracts. Diggs is now subject to waivers. If he clears them, which more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet out for remainder of playoffs with torn ACL By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Seattle Seahawks will be without a power element for their rushing attack for the duration of their playoff run. Running back Zach Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the team's Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers that will knock him out for the rest of the postseason more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Sean McVay, Rams advance to NFC Championship Game after Bears' rally falls short By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer For a moment Sunday night, it appeared the Bears' storybook season was destined to include more chapters. On fourth-and-4 with the season on the line, Caleb Williams' desperate heave to the end zone landed in tight end Cole Kmet's hands for a miraculous, game-tying touchdo more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Super Bowl LX officiating crew: Referee Shawn Smith to make Super Bowl debut By Jeremy Bergman, Digital Content Editor The NFL has revealed the officiating crew for Super Bowl LX. Shawn Smith will be the referee for the final game of the NFL season, which will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 8 from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This will be Smith's first on-field Super Bowl assignment (11th in play more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Titans expected to hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as head coach By Christian Gonzales, Digital Content Producer The Tennessee Titans have found their next leader. The Titans are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as the team's head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported late Monday night, per s more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Families Are Paying $1,500+ More Due to Inflation Under Republican Rule * Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey promised to lower costs in Congress - but they're only making things worse for hardworking families After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to the reckless policies backed by Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Ca more PR

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release: * * * PPG showcases innovation, sustainability at 2025 Guangzhou Design Week GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 19, 2026 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced its debut appearance at the 2025 Guangzhou Design Week with the MASTER'S MARK(TM) and TIKKURILA(TM) product lines by PPG. Under the theme "Refresh & Sustain," PPG offered attendees an immersive experience featuring four zones that integrated sustainable concepts with home  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill with Peters-Led Wins to Strengthen Michigan's Infrastructure, Protect Great Lakes, Boost Clean Energy Production Bipartisan Bill Includes Funding to Support Ongoing Construction of Soo Locks Project * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured funding for high-impact, local public projects and Michig more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Start from Zero: Reimagining Creative Arts Therapy Education in an International Context | Dissertation Watch * Ling Cheun Bianca Lee, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled Start from Zero: Reimagining Creative Arts Therapy Education in an International Context. Lee uses photovoice within  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Tri-Union Seafoods Identifies Additional Quantities of Recalled Genova(R) Tuna at Limited Retailers Due to Inadvertent Distribution of Previously Recalled Product Summary Company Announcement Date: January 16, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 19, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential contamination w more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Tuck's new book explores the stories of survivors of the Mount Vesuvius eruption * In Steven Tuck's new book, the Miami University professor of History uncovers the stories behind the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Tuck's "Escape from Pompeii: The Great Eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its Survivors" explores the stories of the people who fled and the lives they rebuilt afterward. Tuck settles a deb more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: * * * UD earns national recognition for community engagement * The University of Dayton is once again recognized as a national leader in service and partnership with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. This distinction is widely considered the highest standard for U.S. colleges and universities committed to public service and civic missions, held by 277 institutions nationwide. "This recognize more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Jan. 20, 2026, with Purnima Kumar, professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the School of Dentistry: * * * Vicious cycle? Study finds how gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis feed off one another New research documents lower inflammation after deep gum cleanings * It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis are strongly linked. But what wasn't kn more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy Says Medicaid and Medicare Were "Mistakes" * In newly unearthed footage first shared by MeidasTouch, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said that he believed Medicare and "particularly Medicaid" "were a mistake." Getting rid of Medicaid and Medicare would take away health care from millions, devastate Ohio's hospitals and nursing homes and be catastrophic for famili more PR