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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for 2026-08-26 ( 58 items )  
"At What Cost?": Outcry in Ohio As Mike Carey's SNAP, Medicaid, and Education Cuts Hurt Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "At What Cost?": Outcry in Ohio As Mike Carey's SNAP, Medicaid, and Education Cuts Hurt Working Families * "Health care, education, and food must come before tax cuts for billionaires, ICE, data centers, and another endless war. We need care over cruelty." Ohioans know exactly who's to blame for their skyrocketing grocery and health care bills: corporate coal lobbyist and D.C. insider Mike Carey. Last week, Ohioans gathered out more PR

1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * 1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments * The 1923 Society has grown into one of The University of Toledo Athletics Department's strongest philanthropic initiatives, generating more than $15 million in current commitments from 200-plus members who are investing in the future of Rocket student-athletes. The 1923 Society includes alumni and friends who make a minimum commitment of $25,000 over five years to advance Toledo Athletics. The organizat more PR

Air Force Reserve welcomes new commander (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve welcomes new commander * ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia - Members of the Air Force Reserve Command welcomed their new leader during an assumption of command ceremony held at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air force Base, Georgia, on Aug 21. Lt. Gen. Paul R. "Speedy" Fast took command in a ceremony presided over by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach. Fast succeeds Lt. Gen. John more PR

Air University brings language, cultural expertise to Army intelligence exercise (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air University brings language, cultural expertise to Army intelligence exercise * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas - Air University brought language and cultural expertise to U.S. Army intelligence training during Cobra Engaged, a 16-day field exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Through its Air Force Culture and Language Center and the Language Enabled Airman Program, Air University  more PR

American University Washington College of Law Welcomes New Faculty (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- American University issued the following news: * * * AUWCL Welcomes New Faculty By Brice Helms A remarkable group of distinguished scholars and practitioners brings their expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of legal professionals. * Danielle Burs Director, Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic Danielle Burs returns to AUWCL, where she earned her J.D., to lead the Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic. She joins from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she served a more PR

Antioch University Launches Master of Organizational Leadership and Change to Prepare Ethical, Adaptive Leaders for a Changing World (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Antioch University Launches Master of Organizational Leadership and Change to Prepare Ethical, Adaptive Leaders for a Changing World * This fully online program equips professionals to navigate complexity, technological change, and global challenges. Antioch University announces the launch of its new Master of Organizational Leadership and Change, an innovative graduate degree designed to prepare professionals to lead organizations, teams, and communities  more PR

ARCH Award Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * ARCH Award Announcement * (WASHINGTON, August 25, 2026) - The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is funding 33 independent hematology research projects through its Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH) program, the successor award to the ASH Bridge Grant. This cohort is the largest yet, funded in part by ASH's #Fight4Hematology effort, which was developed in response to ongoing threats to federal research fundin more PR

Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Fighting Illegal Climate Activism in Financial Reporting (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 24 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Fighting Illegal Climate Activism in Financial Reporting * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general raising concerns over potentially illegal financial reporting requirements by the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In a letter to the Big 4, the coalition questions their stated more PR

BEATTY CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF 166 NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * BEATTY CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF 166 NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS * COLUMBUS, OH -This week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Columbus State Community College, Woda Cooper Companies, local leaders, and community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Opportunity Pointe, a $51 million development that will bring 166 new affordable homes to the Columbus State campus in Downtown Columbus. Additionally, Congresswoman Beatty c more PR

BLS: Unemployment Rates Were Lower in 10 States in July 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates were lower in 10 states in July 2026 In July 2026, unemployment rates were lower than a month earlier in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.1 percent, changed little both over the month and o more PR

Clinton County Foundation Issues $27K Grant for Wilmington College's AgriScience Complex (10)
WILMINGTON, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * Clinton County Foundation Issues $27K Grant for WC's AgriScience Complex As Wilmington College's AgriScience Complex quickly evolves into a state-of-the-art educational facility for controlled agriculture, plans include building an adjacent livestock arena, with a community outreach component. This month, the Clinton County Foundation moved those plans a step closer to reality with a $27,600 grant from its Legacy Fund. CCF's Legacy Fund provides financial suppo more PR

Commerce IG: 'Audit of NIST MEP Awards to Ohio Department of Development' (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Commerce Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2026-547) entitled "Audit of NIST MEP Awards to Ohio Department of Development." Here are excerpts: * * * What We Audited Our objective was to determine whether the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) complied with award terms and conditions. Why This Matters The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in the Department of Commerce, oversees the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). MEP centers provide manufact more PR

Congressman Langworthy Announces $20 Million USDA Purchase of Concord Grape Juice Following Advocacy to Support Lake Erie Growers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $20 Million USDA Purchase of Concord Grape Juice Following Advocacy to Support Lake Erie Growers * #Federal purchase will help stabilize market and provide critical support to growers across Western New York Washington, D.C.-August 25th... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to purchase $20 million worth of Concord grape juice, providing critical support to  more PR

Edison State Awarded Grant for AI Integration (10)
PIQUA, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news: * * * Edison State Awarded Grant for AI Integration * Edison State Community College is partnering with two Ohio community colleges, Clark State College and Southern State Community College, as a co-recipient of a $100,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Higher Education's AI Integration in Community Colleges Grant Program. The grant, titled "Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency into College Curriculum," supports efforts to expand AI knowl more PR

Five Thompson Hine Lawyers Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Five Thompson Hine Lawyers Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers * Thompson Hine LLP is proud to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. Now in its third edition, the guide honors advisors who specialize in real estate worldwide -spanning development, finance, leasing, REITs, construction, disputes, and litigation.  more PR

Foster Art Gallery hosts art exhibit by Ohio artist Lindsay DeLullo (10)
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Foster Art Gallery hosts art exhibit by Ohio artist Lindsay DeLullo * The Foster Art Gallery and the Department of English and Visual Arts at Westminster College will host a gallery reception to celebrate the current exhibition "Elegy," by mixed media artist and landscape painter Lindsay DeLullo of Poland, Ohio. The reception will be held at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, in the Foster Art Gallery in Patterson Hall. Composed of large-scale painting more PR

Frantz Ward Welcomes Patrick J. Lipaj to Litigation Practice Group (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Frantz Ward Welcomes Patrick J. Lipaj to Litigation Practice Group * Frantz Ward is pleased to announce Patrick J. Lipaj has joined the firm's Litigation Practice Group as an Associate. Pat represents businesses of all sizes in commercial disputes, bringing a practical, results-oriented approach shaped by his own background as a former small business owner. He has significant courtroom experience serving as lead counsel, including more PR

Goshen College Welcomes 41 New Employees for 2026-27 (10)
GOSHEN, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Goshen College welcomes 41 new employees for 2026-27 Goshen College welcomed 41 new employees for the 2026-27 school year, some of whom began their duties earlier this year. New teaching faculty: * Justin DeWeese is an assistant professor of kinesiology. Since 2021, DeWeese has worked as the assistant athletic director of communications and operations at Goshen College. He earned his bachelor's degree in sports management and business analytics in 2020 and a master more PR

Governor Stein Announces $120 Million Southeast Manufacturing Hub for Building Products Company (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces $120 Million Southeast Manufacturing Hub for Building Products Company * Today Governor Josh Stein announced ProVia LLC, a manufacturer of exterior building products, will create 400 jobs in Davie County. The company will invest $120 million to build a window manufacturing facility in Mocksville to serve the southeastern United States. "ProVia's decision to establish a new manufacturing hub in Davie Coun more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: 'A Green Budgeting Framework for Jharkhand' (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on August 25, 2026, by Guarav Upadhyay and Shantanu Srivastava entitled "A green budgeting framework for Jharkhand." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive summary Jharkhand presents a strong case for adopting and institutionalising green budgeting practices, given its resource-rich economy, dependence on fossil fuel, and increasing exposure to climate, environmental, and transition-related risks. As the state seeks to bala more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: 'Reforming Thailand's Rooftop Solar Policy Framework to Reduce Gas Dependence' (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on August 19, 2026, by Haneea Isaad entitled "Reforming Thailand's rooftop solar policy framework to reduce gas dependence." Here are excerpts: * * * Thailand generates 66% of its power from natural gas, reflecting the country's longstanding reliance on indigenous offshore gas reserves in the Gulf of Thailand. As domestic gas production declines, the country has become increasingly dependent on liquefied natural gas (LNG more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Could a Long Overlooked Ironmaking Process Be Revived in Global Decarbonisation Push? (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 26 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Could a long overlooked ironmaking process be revived in global decarbonisation push? Key Takeaways: * Direct electrolysis of iron ore could establish a niche role in smaller-scale green iron production by utilising lower-grade iron ores without extensive ore preparation, lower infrastructure needs and, particularly in low-temperature processes, by operating more effectively with intermittent renewable elec more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Green Budgeting Can Help Jharkhand Integrate Climate and Just Transition Priorities Into Fiscal Planning, Public Investments (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 26 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Green budgeting can help Jharkhand integrate climate and Just Transition priorities into fiscal planning, public investments Over time, the framework could move beyond reporting to inform fiscal planning, investment decisions and policy choices Key Takeaways: * Jharkhand can use green budgeting to track how much of its annual spend supports climate goals. Aligning the proposed 'green budgeting framework'  more PR

IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 2032A - Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-14) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Section 2032A.--Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property". * * * This revenue ruling contains a list of the average annual effective interest rates on new loans under the Farm Credit System. This revenue ruling also contains a list of the states within each Farm Credit System Bank Territory. Under Sec. 2032A(e)(7)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, rates on new Farm Credit System Bank loans are used in com more PR

Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop Ohio Court's Unlawful Obstruction of Federal Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop Ohio Court's Unlawful Obstruction of Federal Law Enforcement Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, along with the Administrative and Presiding Judge and Director of Security, challenging a new rule that blocks federal officials from arresting aliens at or near the courthouse. Specifically, the complaint challenges the  more PR

Kaptur Announces Over $5.8 Million Secured for Northwest Ohio Health Programs and Medical Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces Over $5.8 Million Secured for Northwest Ohio Health Programs and Medical Research * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that several Northwest Ohio nonprofits, researchers, small businesses and localities will receive awards through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With a total of $5,837,308 in Federal investment, these awards represent significant support for the growth and advancement more PR

Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Steven Powers as president of U.S. direct sales and service, effective Aug. 17, 2026. Powers joins the company at a pivotal moment in its evolution, as Konica Minolta advances its direct sales model and broadens how it brings its breadth of capabilities to mark more PR

Max Miller: "The Economy Is Actually Doing Very Well Right Now" (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Max Miller: "The Economy Is Actually Doing Very Well Right Now" * COLUMBUS, OH - In bold new comments on the Jake Underwood Show, Max Miller is showing just how out-of-touch he really is, claiming that "once you really put it into perspective, the economy is actually doing very well right now." Miller's comments come at a time when Ohioans are calling out Washington Republicans - like Max Miller, Mike Turner and Mike Carey - for their support for Trump and more PR

Mike Mahaffey announces plans to retire after remarkable 21-year Nationwide career (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Mike Mahaffey announces plans to retire after remarkable 21-year Nationwide career * Mike Mahaffey headshot After a remarkable 21-year career at Nationwide, Mike Mahaffey, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer, Strategy and Innovation Officer, announced he will retire later this year. "Mike has been integral in keeping us focused on what matters most-our customers-while shaping the strategies that move our businesses fo more PR

National Association of Home Builders: Economic Uncertainty, Affordability Challenges Weigh on New Home Sales (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Economic Uncertainty, Affordability Challenges Weigh on New Home Sales Elevated borrowing costs, rising inflation and broad economic uncertainty continue to curb buyer demand and hold back new home sales. Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 10.5% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000, following a sharply upwardly revised June estimate, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing a more PR

New Ceres report spotlights data centers' biggest and least visible water use: the power that runs them (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * New Ceres report spotlights data centers' biggest and least visible water use: the power that runs them * Most of the water data centers need is consumed beyond their four walls, at the power plants that keep the facilities operating. A new Ceres analysis released today, Water more PR

New experiential learning hub now available (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * New experiential learning hub now available * The University of Dayton is making it easier for students to find meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. A new experiential learning hub on Flyer Connection brings together opportunities such as internships, research and community engagement that help students apply what they are learning. Students can use the hub to explore opportunities, keep track of their experiences and reflect on how those experiences more PR

NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Protected Nursing Homes Who Dumped Seniors At Homeless Shelters (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Protected Nursing Homes Who Dumped Seniors At Homeless Shelters * TiffinOhio: Ohio nursing homes dumped residents at homeless shelters. Jon Husted helped make them harder to sue. COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting reveals that Jon Husted protected abusive and neglectful nursing homes that dumped seniors at homeless shelters across Ohio. This follows previous reporting from NBC 4 Columbus showing Husted has taken "more than a million more PR

NGWA Publishes Position Paper on Virus Attenuation in Managed Aquifer Recharge (10)
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 26 (TNSrep) -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release: * * * NGWA publishes position paper on virus attenuation in managed aquifer recharge NGWA recently published a new position paper on virus attenuation in managed aquifer recharge. The paper, created by a work group of NGWA members, is free to download and share with appropriate and interested officials. The Association supports giving high priority to incorporating the best available science on subsurface virus attenuation into mo more PR

NRDC Challenges EPA's Free Pass to Cleveland Polluters (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * NRDC Challenges EPA's Free Pass to Cleveland Polluters NRDC lawsuit says EPA ignored affordable smog controls available to some of the area's worst polluters. - CLEVELAND - NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for letting some of Cleveland's biggest industrial polluters off the hook with dangerously weak smog standards. The agency ignored the companies' o more PR

Ohio AG's Office Awards Over $2.5M to Local Drug Abuse Response Teams (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio AG's Office Awards Over $2.5M to Local Drug Abuse Response Teams * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants for the current fiscal year to help communities connect survivors of opioid addiction to treatment and recovery. "Overdose survivors need urgent, hands-on support to break the cycle of addiction," Wilson said. "These grants empower local law enforcement and h more PR

Ohio State News Alert: Resources for the 2026-27 academic year (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State News Alert: Resources for the 2026-27 academic year * With Ohio State students, faculty and staff now on our campuses, the university is sharing some important updates and reminders to help ensure a successful start to the 2026-27 year. Areas of focus include: * Safety resources * Getting around campus * Well-being resources * Freedom of expression and civic engagement * AI Fluency Safety resources The safety of all Buckeyes is Ohio  more PR

Ohio State welcomes class of 2030 (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State welcomes class of 2030 * First-year students from 47 states and 37 countries packed into the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University Monday for their official Buckeye welcome at Convocation. The annual event serves as a kick-off to the academic year as well as a crash course in Ohio State for all new students. President Ravi V. Bellamkonda welcomed the group with enthusiasm. "We're so glad that you've chosen Ohio State," he said. "In my  more PR

On the Park Service's 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * On the Park Service's 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the passage of their resolution celebrating the week of August 22nd through August 30th, 2026 as "National Park Week." "America's national parks are true national treasures worth protecting. I'm thrilled to commemorate this week as National Park Week wit more PR

Pinnacle Finance Partners adds two new members to growing restaurant finance team (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Finance Partners adds two new members to growing restaurant finance team * ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Veda Cloud and Chris Jones as financial advisors on its Restaurant and Franchise Finance Services team. Cloud is based in Atlanta and Jones in Nashv more PR

RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2026: * * * RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today announced nearly $7 million in August political spending across 13 states, launching an aggressive early offensive barrage to defend Republican attorneys general and flip Democrat-held offices across the country. The initial spending is phase one of RAGA's fall campaign and begins immediatel more PR

Reps. Jordan, McClintock Issue Letter to Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Descano in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, to Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Stephen Descano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 The Honorable Stephen Descano Commonwealth's Attorney Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 114 Fairfax, VA 22030 Dear Commonwealt more PR

Retired Union Leader Slams Derek Merrin As Ohio Workers Continue To Stand With Rep. Kaptur (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Retired Union Leader Slams Derek Merrin As Ohio Workers Continue To Stand With Rep. Kaptur * "We know who Marcy Kaptur works for and that's the kind of representation worth fighting to keep" COLUMBUS, OH - As Republican corruption in Columbus and Washington raises costs for Ohio families while billionaires and corporate special interests line their pockets, Ohioans are slamming Derek Merrin for failing repeatedly to stand up for workers. Last week, a reti more PR

Sens. Moreno, Husted, Rep. Balderson Issue Letter to FEMA Administrator Hamilton, SBA Administrator Loeffle (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following letter with Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Cameron Hamilton and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffle: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 The Honorable Cameron Hamilton Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 - The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 209 3rd Stree more PR

Shannon Dugan Elected Chair of State Bar of Texas Aviation & Space Law Section (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Shannon Dugan Elected Chair of State Bar of Texas Aviation & Space Law Section Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Fort Worth associate Shannon Dugan has been elected Chair of the State Bar of Texas Aviation & Space Law Section. Shannon will serve a one-year term leading the Section, a voluntary organization of the State Bar of Texas that supports attorneys who practice in, or have an interest in, aviation and space law. Her election follows her pr more PR

SPJ Foundation honors Block Club Chicago, Stocktonia with 2026 Pulliam First Amendment Award (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation honors Block Club Chicago, Stocktonia with 2026 Pulliam First Amendment Award * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation has selected two nonprofit newsrooms to share the 2026 Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award: Block Club Chicago and Stocktonia. Each newsroom will receive $5,000 of the $10,000 award. Block Club Chicago is reco more PR

Students return to Ohio State campus as massive move-in week concludes (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Students return to Ohio State campus as massive move-in week concludes * More than 14,000 students have returned to the campuses of The Ohio State University on the eve of the new academic year. Hundreds of students and staff assisted new and returning students in moving into the university's residence halls last week. The well-choreographed process took place over four days on the Columbus campus. Ohio State President Ravi V. Bellamkonda and his wife, Lalit more PR

The Buckeye Institute to Ohio: Long-Term Care Crisis Demands Action (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 [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 to Ohio: Long-Term Care Crisis Demands Action * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute submitted a public comment to the Ohio Department of Aging on Ohio's draft 2027-2030 State Plan on Aging, outlining how the Buckeye State can make Ohio the best place to age in the nation. Buckeye's more PR

Toledo Blade: Retired Union Leader Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Record of Delivering for Ohioans (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Toledo Blade: Retired Union Leader Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Record of Delivering for Ohioans * "The kind of public servant Marcy is has become increasingly rare. She understands that the job is about serving the people who sent her there." Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has dedicated her career to putting Ohioans first, and her constituents are taking note. In a new letter to the editor, a retired union leader is highlighting Rep. more PR

Top Allied Health Careers Ranked by Quality of Life (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Top Allied Health Careers Ranked by Quality of Life * You started in this field with purpose. But if your mission feels buried under long hours and stress, it's time to reclaim it. The work is meaningful, but it's time for your career to support your life as well as your patients. If you're ready to move ahead with your career, there's a more sustainable path. You can serve others while building a satisfying life for yourself and your family. A career in  more PR

Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students (10)
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students * GREENEVILLE - An alumnus and longtime employee of Tusculum University who has an extensive record of teaching and mentoring has been promoted to dean of students at the higher education institution. Steve Anderson Steve Anderson will take the lead on assistance and support initiatives for students of concern and oversee the judicial process, w more PR

UC Blue Ash begins fall semester with more students and exciting new technology (10)
BLUE ASH, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * UC Blue Ash begins fall semester with more students and exciting new technology * The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is continuing its impressive growth, renovating its campus and adding innovative technology as it begins the fall semester. Enrollment is up approximately 3% from last year, bringing the total enrollment for the college to more than 5,000 students. This marks the fifth consecutive year that UC Blue Ash has incr more PR

Undergraduate Summer Scholar embraces hands-on learning opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Summer Scholar embraces hands-on learning opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency * Videography by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson It's always amazing to meet someone who just knew at a young age what they wanted to do for a future career. And Chris Tsai '27, a Smart Manufacturing Engineering major at Miami University, is one of those people. Growing up in Canton, Ohio, he loved putting things together -Legos, Tinkertoys, you name it -to cre more PR

UToledo Wraps Busy Summer of Campus Construction Projects (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Wraps Busy Summer of Campus Construction Projects * It's been a busy summer for UToledo's Facilities and Construction, which completed a slate of renovation and infrastructure projects on Main Campus and Health Science Campus and is advancing several more that will wrap up in the months ahead. "This summer's work reflects the kind of investment our campus deserves -from creating a welcoming front door for prospective students and families to moderniz more PR

Walter Reed young investigator recognized for research (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed young investigator recognized for research * Investigating an innovative procedure to save service members' lives on the battlefield by controlling bleeding at or near the point of injury, Military Health System leadership recently recognized a Walter Reed National Military Medical Center general surgery resident with the Young Investigators Award. U.S. Army Maj. Dr. Kennedy Nye received the 2026 Young Investigator Award during the MHS more PR

West Liberty University Begins Fall Semester with Strong Enrollment and New Programs (10)
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 25 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Begins Fall Semester with Strong Enrollment and New Programs * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University began the fall 2026 semester Monday, Aug. 24, welcoming more than 550 new students and launching initiatives focused on experiential learning, career preparation and community engagement. New students moved in Friday, Aug. 21, and are participating in two weeks of events and activities designed to introduce them to more PR

What's Happenin' Cares Presents $215,000 Check to Blood Cancer United (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * What's Happenin' Cares Presents $215,000 Check to Blood Cancer United * What's Happenin' Cares Inc. (WHC), the 501(c)(3) charity arm of Industry Analysts Inc., has announced it is presenting a check for $215,000 to Blood Cancer United (BCU), the proceeds of its second annual What's Happenin' Charity Golf Classic held Aug. 9-10, 2026 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. The event was held in support of BCU and in more PR

Wildfires don't just pollute the air, rain may turn its smoke into fertilizer (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 25 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Wildfires don't just pollute the air, rain may turn its smoke into fertilizer * Wildfire smoke is usually discussed as an airborne pollutant and a threat to human health. But when smoke and rain coincide, nutrients released by burned landscapes rain back down. A new study finds that smoke-rain events can deliver large bursts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium-three nutrients essential to life-across ecosystems in the United States. As wildfi more PR