ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Wright Memorial Chapter Commemorates William H. Pitsenbarger * AFA's Wright Memorial Chapter 212 in Dayton, Ohio, led a multi-event commemoration honoring the 60th anniversary of SSgt. William H. Pitsenbarger and his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. More than 700 individuals participated in the ceremonies, film screenings, community discussions more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers Author: Bryan Goodman Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertiliz more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Approachable Math: USU Peak Undergrad Research Fellow Aims to Reduce Learning Barriers * For many university students, required math courses can be a daunting hurdle. "Calculus is a gatekeeper course," says Utah State University undergraduate Emily Nielson. "If you can't pass calculus, you can't move on in a wide range of majors and fulfill career dreams." Nielson, who is majoring in applied mathematics and was more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division, International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED-IBT), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation, criticizing Union Pacific Railroad Company's initial report under the FRA's Automated Track Inspection (ATI) waiver. The letter highlights numerous deficiencies regarding ATI's implementation and oversight, raising su more ST

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Builders Call Attention to 'Silver Tsunami' Supply Constraints During Homeownership Month As the residential construction industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, a recent NAHB analysis (https://eyeonhousing.org/2026/04/the-silver-tsunami-isnt-landing-where-its-needed-most/) found that fewer older home owners are choosing to transition out of their homes or downsi more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, June 2 -- John Carroll University issued the following news on June 1, 2026: * * * Carolyn Noll Sorg Begins Tenure as 27th President of John Carroll University Today, Carolyn Noll Sorg begins her tenure as the 27th president of John Carroll University. Noll Sorg, who previously served as Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, succeeds Alan R. Miciak, who concluded his presidency after five transformative years of service. Her appointment marks a historic mile more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 2 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Given Top Honors by American Health Law Association The American Health Law Association has named Dinsmore & Shohl LLP to its 2026 Top Honors list. The list recognizes member organizations for their sustained investment in health law excellence and the professional development of team members across leadership, education, and expertise. The AHLA is the nation's largest, nonpartisan more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH - Nine Airmen and civilians from across the 88th Air Base Wing presented digital tools designed to solve real-world challenges within their organizations during the inaugural 88th Air Base Wing Innovation Fellowship graduation May 27.  Photo Details / Download  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA and Ohio EPA to Terminate Settlement after Port Clinton, Ohio, Completed Required Wastewater Upgrades * The City of Port Clinton invested $15 million to improve wastewater systems that prevent combined sewer overflows U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency agreed to terminate the settlement with the City of Port Clinton, Ohio, after the city co more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Announces Transfer of Listing of Common Stock to the New York Stock Exchange * CINCINNATI- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced that it will transfer all of its publicly traded securities to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"). Fifth Third's common stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE on Frid more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Five Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2026 Three lawyers from Thompson Hine LLP are included on the 2026 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers(R) list and two have been chosen as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers magazine distinguishes the top 5% of attorneys in each state in more than 70 practice areas and recognizes those who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Four Thompson Hine Partners Featured in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas Thompson Hine LLP is proud to announce that four partners have been named to the inaugural Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas. The recognized lawyers are: Karyn A. Booth - Washington, D.C. - Transportation Robert W. Burger - Cleveland - Admiralty & Mariti more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 28 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * From Award-Winning Undergraduate Researcher to Future Ph.D. Candidate: Kent State Stark Graduate Kendall Myers Caps Remarkable Academic Career When Kendall Myers first arrived at Kent State University at Stark as a College Credit Plus student, she knew she had an interest in biology. What she could not have predicted was just how far that passion would take her. Since enrolling at Kent State Stark, Myers has built a more PR

EVENDALE, Ohio, June 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace Qualifies High-Voltage Power Solutions for U.S. Military Ground Vehicles * Cincinnati - June 1, 2026 \-GE Aerospace announced the qualification of its High-Voltage Power Controller (HVPC) and Unidirectional Converter (UDC), marking both pro more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Master Jumpstart provides education for new program, financial personnel Contracting leaders launched a first-of-its-kind workforce development event last week designed to equip early-career acquisition professionals with the knowledge, mentorship and strategic context needed to succeed in defense contracting.  The three-day Master Jumpstart program, held May 19-21, brought more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Memo Reveals Biden-Harris Administration Misused Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Radical Anti-Israel Protests and Terrorist-linked NGOs Today, the House Judiciary Committee released a memo titled, "The Biden-Harris Administration's Funding of Anti-Netanyahu Non-Governmental Organizations, Part II," detailing a continued pattern of the Biden-Harris Administration's neglec more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * My DCMA: T.J. Reaster, program manager * WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Thomas "T.J." Reaster shares his story. My name is Thomas Reaster, but I go by T.J., and this is "My DCMA." I am a program manager and platf more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State to continue tuition guarantee with proposed 2026-2027 tuition and fees * The Ohio State University has proposed new rates for tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. The proposal comes as the university continues to expand resources and programs that support access and affordability. The proposal, up for approval by the university's Board of Trustees this week, includes continuing the Ohio more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, June 1 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * President Bridges named Chair of Ohio Valley Conference Board of Presidents * University of Southern Indiana President Steven J. Bridges has been named Chair of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents and Chancellors, effective July 1. In this role, he will provide strategic leadership for the Conference, preside over Board meetings and oversee key business and governance f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Secures More Than $300,000 For Kent State University Airport AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have awarded the Kent State University (KSU) Airport $329,912 for taxiway construction projects. "Kent State University is doing important work traini more PR

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sykes, Clerk Galonski Host Summit County Passport Fair AKRON, OH-- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Summit County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski hosted a passport acceptance fair at the Clerk of Courts Main Branch. This acceptance fair assisted first-time applicants and children applying for new passports ahead of their upcoming travel. "I know the process to obtain a pass more PR

RESTON, Virginia, May 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Sara L. Johnson, EdD, Named President-Elect of the SNMMI Technologist Section * LOS ANGELES - Sara L. Johnson, EdD, MAEd, BS, CNMT, NMTCB(RS), RT(N)(CT)(ARRT), FSNMMI-TS, has been named president-elect of the SNMMI Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS). Johnson is a PET/CT technologist at Florida Cancer Specialists in Brandon, Florida, and a didactic instru more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted in Cleveland with manufacturers CLEVELAND - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Team Wendy workers in Cleveland to visit their facility and discuss the company's manufacturing efforts. Headquartered in Cleveland, Team Wendy is a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced helmet systems for defense, law enforcement, search and rescue and adventure sports markets. "Right here in Cleveland, Ohio  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted introduces bill to support youth aging out of foster care Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Chafee Opportunities for New Networks and Existing Connection Trust (CONNECT) Act. This bipartisan bill would deliver necessary updates to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) program to focus on helping youth in foster care from ages 14 to 21 develop me more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Benjamin M. Flowers, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit * Matthew A. Schwartz, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United States Di more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, June 1 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Awards Full-Tuition Scholarships to Top Performers at SUMS Math Competition * Shawnee State University awarded full-tuition scholarships to the top two individual finishers in its annual SUMS Math Competition, held May 12. The event brought together 35 high schools from Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia for individual and team mathematics challenges. The competition, hosted by the more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Rein In Government Speech Doctrine * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Khatibi v. Lawson, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to tell California that medical professionals do not relinquish  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 2 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Three Thompson Hine Partners Recognized Among Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in Intellectual Property Thompson Hine LLP, a national law firm recognized for its innovation focus, announced today that Silicon Valley partners Karen Boyd, Jennifer Seraphine and Keeley I. Vega have been selected to the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in Intellectual Property (IP) list. The recognition further underscore more PR

BEREA, Ohio, June 1 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Trauma, microaggressions are focus of BW faculty-student research * Under the research guidance of two psychology professors, five BW students are studying whether racial trauma and gendered racial microaggressions can contribute to eating disorders among Black women. The year-long study is being funded through a grant awarded to BW from Psi Chi, an international honor society that seeks to advance the scien more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers work to understand how extreme heat impacts older adults Study's leader details project on Cincinnati Public Radio By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers are working to understand how extreme summer heat affects older adults' health, as reported by 91.7 WXVU News recently. George Leikauf, PhD, co-director of UC's Center for C more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Taking a second look at surgery eligibility for patients with lung cancer who smoke UC study says patients who smoke and don't quit before surgery still have positive outcomes By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmona more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Why Lazarus lizards are turning up in more Cincinnati neighborhoods UC expert explains success of invasive reptile from Europe By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Local 12 turned to a biologist at the University of Cincinnati to explain why an invasive reptile from Europe is showing up in more neighborhoods in Southwest Ohio this year. Allison Rickfelder, an assistant academic dire more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Agriculture Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 27801-0001-31) on May 26, 2026 entitled "Evaluation of Ohio's Use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Administrative Funds for Participants' Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * We found that controls existed to ensure Ohio did not use SNAP administrative funds for participant benefits; however, our analytics of FY 2024 participant data identified 17,000 out of 917,000 households h more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 2 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to stop activist groups from blocking permitting process before it begins A federal appeals court recently handed activist groups a powerful new tool: the ability to sue and halt any federal permitting project before the responsible state agency has even had a chance to review it. West Virginia Attorney General  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 1, 2026, the nominations of 40 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark Abreu, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador. Alexander Alden, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Christopher Anderson, of  more PR