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A 'huge leap forward' for brain injury care in first responders (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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A 'huge leap forward' for brain injury care in first responders
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Consensus reached on approaches to recognition, recovery, return to duty
Over 50 experts - clinicians, researchers, policymakers, first responders and representatives from agencies that employ and advocate for them - have reached consensus on the first-ever recommendations for the recognition, diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injury in first responders
Publishing today (Oct. 16, 202 more PR
A Moment of Opportunity Opens the Door to Public Service (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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A Moment of Opportunity Opens the Door to Public Service
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For Micah Chambers, a career in the U.S. Senate began with a psychology degree, a few "curiosity" classes at Cedarville University and a willingness to say yes to a campaign internship.
Chambers, a 2008 Cedarville graduate, was named chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota in March after serving as Cramer's legislative director for seven and a half years. In his new role, Chambers o more PR
AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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October 16, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI.
The filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR
AG Jennings Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy
October 15, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and more PR
AG Sunday's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, Partners Disband Upper-Level Ohio-to-Western Pa. Cocaine Trafficking Ring (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, Partners Disband Upper-Level Ohio-to-Western Pa. Cocaine Trafficking Ring
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HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and Butler County law enforcement partners, announced the takedown of a cocaine-trafficking ring that made hundreds of trips from Ohio to western Pennsylvania in the past year.
This week, 13 individuals were charged with more PR
American Action Forum Issues Insight: Assessing Medicare Part D 2027 Market Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight:
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October 16, 2026
Assessing Medicare Part D 2027 Market Stability
Nicolas Montenegro
Executive Summary
* The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released key information regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) availability and pricing for calendar year 2027 plans; in its announcement, the agency characterized the market broadly as "stable," citing modest changes in average monthly premiums and widespread beneficiary access to lowe more PR
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: "Medicare for All" Would Saddle Americans With a Long List of Tax Increases (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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"Medicare for All" Would Saddle Americans with a Long List of Tax Increases
Isabelle Marchese
10/13/2026
Four weeks before the midterms, the Democratic Party's left flank, an increasingly larger part of its base, is running on Medicare for All. The Democratic Socialists of America now require every member they elect to uphold a platform promising healthcare "at no cost to individuals."
Several candidates have noted their support of some version of unive more PR
Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy
October 15, 2026
Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights
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TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the more PR
Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy
Oct. 15, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of Attorneys General in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and more PR
Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice With Bankruptcy Court Filing (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing
Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation
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RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The more PR
Attorney General Wilson's Statement on Fallen Clay Township Police Officer (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Wilson's Statement on Fallen Clay Township Police Officer
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following statement regarding the death of Clay Township Police Sgt. Jacob Roesler, who died in a car crash this morning.
Sgt. Roesler served the Clay Township community honorably and with an unwavering dedication throughout his three years with the department.
His tragic passing is a heartbreaking more PR
Calkins, Archer Selected WVWC Homecoming 2026 Royalty (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 15 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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Calkins, Archer Selected WVWC Homecoming 2026 Royalty
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -- From performing on the sidelines to being honored at center field, West Virginia Wesleyan College's 2026 Homecoming Royalty brought their Bobcat spirit to the spotlight in a new way.
Melody Calkins '27, of Elkins, West Virginia, and Tyree Archer '27, of Clayton, Delaware, are this year's Homecoming Royalty and are both members of the Bobcat Competitive Dan more PR
Cedarville Builds Pathways From Homeschooling to Higher Education (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville Builds Pathways From Homeschooling to Higher Education
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As higher education adapts to a new generation of students, Cedarville University is challenging the stereotype that college pathways look the same for everyone.
This August, the university welcomed one of its largest freshman classes, totaling 1164 students, more than 25% of whom graduated from homeschool programs. With homeschool graduates representing a significant portion of the student more PR
Cedarville Stories: Chris Sohn- From a Deserted Island to Cedarville University (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville Stories: Chris Sohn- From a Deserted Island to Cedarville University
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In this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, Chris Sohn, Chief Financial Officer at Cedarville University, reflects on the experiences that shaped his faith, family, career, and leadership. Chris begins by sharing the joy of becoming a first-time grandfather to Genevieve Grace before taking listeners back to his childhood and his journey to Christ.
Raised in a family wit more PR
CEO Launches 30th Anniversary Campaign, Celebrating 30 Years of Impact & 100K Justice-Impacted People Served (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Center for Employment Opportunities issued the following news release:
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
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CEO Launches 30th Anniversary Campaign, Celebrating 30 Years of Impact & 100K Justice-Impacted People Served
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"Opportunity 2030" Strategic Blueprint Expands Reach by 25K People and Unlocks $175M in Year One
New York, NY -October 15, 2026-Wednesday, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) launched its 30th Anniversary Campaign, honoring the countless people that have driven CEO's mission forwa more PR
CHOICE in Action: Ohio Employers Explore New Approach to Health Benefits (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CHOICE in Action: Ohio Employers Explore New Approach to Health Benefits
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Federal leaders spotlight CHOICE Arrangement to aid Ohio small businesses in delivering flexible and affordable healthcare to workers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Take Command, the first provider of Individual Coverage Health Reimburseme more PR
Congressman Turner Honors Jenell Ross for Decades of Community Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Turner Honors Jenell Ross for Decades of Community Service
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DAYTON, OH -- Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) honored Jenell Ross with a Community Service Award on Thursday, recognizing her decades of leadership in the Dayton business community, her philanthropic work and her commitment to serving the Miami Valley.
"I've known Jenell and the Ross family for more than 30 years, and I've had the privilege of watching her carry forward an ext more PR
Democratic Governors Association: Vivek Ramaswamy "Featured a Sex Offender" in New Campaign Ad (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Vivek Ramaswamy "Featured a Sex Offender" in New Campaign Ad
Oct 14, 2026
A bombshell investigation from The Bulwark reveals that Vivek Ramaswamy featured a registered sex offender on his social media and in a new campaign ad. Vernon Edwards, whom Ramaswamy met and shook hands with during a campaign stop, and who was spotlighted in Ramaswamy's ad (visible at :15), was sentenced to eight years in prison for "non-consensual sexual contact" with his un more PR
DNC: In the States - Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 16, 2026
IN THE STATES: Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble
As Donald Trump bounces across ruby-red areas in an attempt to boost support for failing candidates -- even asking voters to pretend he is on the ballot -- his own supporters are catching a serious case of buyer's remorse. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to lower costs, but all he's done is double down on more PR
DSCC Friday Takeaways: Prairie Problems, Paxton's Never-Ending Tour, This Could've Been a Debate, and Yes Woman Hinson (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 16, 2026
DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Prairie Problems, Paxton's Never-Ending Tour, This Could've Been a Debate, and Yes Woman Hinson
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 18 days until the midterms.
PRAIRIE PROBLEMS: GOP Sen. Roger Marshall is closing out an abysmal week that put his corruption under the m more PR
DSCC: "Holy Crap" - Democratic Senate Candidates Post "Mind-Blowing" Q3 Hauls as Floundering GOP Campaigns Get "Smoked in Fundraising" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 16, 2026
"HOLY CRAP": Democratic Senate Candidates Post "Mind-Blowing" Q3 Hauls as Floundering GOP Campaigns Get "Smoked in Fundraising"
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno: "Oh my god, holy crap [...] I mean, that's a number that's mind-blowing"
Axios: "If money is momentum, Democratic Senate candidates are poised for a monumental Election Day"
POLITICO: "Across those 10 Senate races, the Democratic campaigns raised more than five times a more PR
Duke Energy Florida Launches New Solar Site in Jefferson County (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida launches new solar site in Jefferson County
October 16, 2026
* The Bailey Mill Solar Center will add 74.9 megawatts of quiet, carbon-free energy to the grid, enough to power the equivalent of approximately 15,000 homes
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida has recently completed construction on the Bailey Mill Solar Center, a solar site located near Monticello, in Jefferson County. At peak production, the site's 163,000 so more PR
FDA Recall Notice: Krasnyi Oktyabr Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced Because of Possible Health Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227g/8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026
FDA Publish Date: October 16, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc.
Brand Name: more PR
Fordham: Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence - Social Work Professor Honored for Research (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Fordham University issued the following news:
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Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence: Social Work Professor Honored for Research
October 15, 2026 By Chris Gosier
A Fordham social work professor will receive a prestigious national award for her research illuminating how children are affected by violence between the adults raising them.
Yafan Chen, PhD, will be presented with the Violence Against Women and Children Manuscript Award next week at a conference of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) more PR
FRANKLIN IN THE NEWS: After 20 years at Franklin University, President Decker is still making things possible (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Franklin University issued the following news release:
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FRANKLIN IN THE NEWS: After 20 years at Franklin University, President Decker is still making things possible
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Contact:
Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, SAME Operations & Engagement
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu
Columbus, OH (October 16, 2026)
(The following article by Sheridan Hendrix was featured in the Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 16, 2026)
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/education/2026/10/16/franklin-university-presid more PR
GE Aerospace: Turkish Airlines and CFM Sign MOU for More Than 600 LEAP-1B Engines (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, posted the following news release:
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Turkish Airlines and CFM sign MOU for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines
Published October 16, 2026 on the CFM news page
* Includes 300 LEAP-1B engines to power up to 150 new 737 MAX aircraft
* Includes long-term services for entire fleet of 600+ LEAP-1B engines; and material services agreement to support the airline's future eng more PR
Governor Braun Increases Access to Services for Disabled Hoosiers in Southwest Indiana (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Increases Access to Services for Disabled Hoosiers in Southwest Indiana
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READI supported facility will empower disabled Hoosiers by bringing integral services, including workforce development and life-skills training, under one roof
PRINCETON, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to strengthen quality of place across Hoosier communities through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative ( more PR
Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky
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On Sept. 30, a crisp fall morning inside the unseasonably warm Department of Biological Sciences' Herrick Conservatory, dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour's work. Sixteen Kent State University students gathered around two tables loaded with a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds, rolling them into small, compact spheres about the size of doughnut holes.
The main goal, though? Makin more PR
Having insurance doesn't mean you can get a mental health appointment (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Having insurance doesn't mean you can get a mental health appointment
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Study uncovers widespread problems with provider directories
Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult or impossible, according to a new study.
Researchers, posed as "secret shoppers" looking for appoin more PR
Horse trainer challenges private enforcers who suspended and fined her (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Horse trainer challenges private enforcers who suspended and fined her
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Washington, DC; October 16, 2026: An Ohio thoroughbred trainer filed her opening brief in an appeal to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today, challenging a federal horseracing enforcement regime that lets private entities investigate, prosecute, and punish trainers without a neutral judge or jury. Erin Thompson alleges that the system create more PR
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: America's AI Pessimism Risks Handing China the Lead (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary to RealClearPolitics:
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Oct 15, 2026
RealClearPolitics
America's AI Pessimism Risks Handing China the Lead
Paul Sracic
A recently released Gallup poll shows that while 93% of respondents in China felt that AI would benefit their country, only 37% of Americans shared the same optimism. For comparison's sake, the opinions of Chinese citizens are similar to those held more PR
Husted in East Palestine for Regional First Responder Training Center Announcement, Leads Team Tressel Fitness Challenge With Elementary Students in Youngstown, Visits Ohio Manufacturers at Vallourec Star (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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October 15th, 2026
Husted in East Palestine for regional first responder training center announcement, leads Team Tressel Fitness Challenge with elementary students in Youngstown, visits Ohio manufacturers at Vallourec Star
"Whether it's training first responders, getting kids moving, or backing the workers who build American steel, these visits are about investing in Ohio's people and Ohio's communities."
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) more PR
IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news:
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IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections
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The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for more PR
Kaptur Announces $50 Million in Federal Railroad Administration Investment in Rail Infrastructure for Northwest Ohio Rail Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Announces $50 Million in Federal Railroad Administration Investment in Rail Infrastructure for Northwest Ohio Rail Infrastructure
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Toledo, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced investments of nearly $50 Million in Rail Infrastructure for Northwest Ohio. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway will receive a $43.5 Million award through the US Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and its Consolidate more PR
Lujan Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Hold Bankers Who Financed Epstein Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Hold Bankers Who Financed Epstein Accountable
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"Epstein Wall Street Records Act" would force federal financial regulators to release Epstein-related records, take action against culpable banks and executives.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), the original Senate sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), R more PR
Marshall University to host 2026 Appalachian Conference on Social Enterprise (10)
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Marshall University posted the following news release:
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Marshall University to host 2026 Appalachian Conference on Social Enterprise
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The two-day conference will take place on Nov. 3 at Coalfield Development's West Edge factory from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Nov. 4 at Marshall University's Memorial Student Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Organizers say the conference will offer a variety of learning opportunities focused on helping participants develop effective approaches to achieving social o more PR
Medical Devices Exec Touts UC Co-op (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Medical devices exec touts UC co-op
Gentherm Medical exec talks to Medium about UC co-ops, innovation and research
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
October 15, 2026
An alumnus from the University of Cincinnati talked to Medium about the speed of innovation in medical devices, the value of UC co-ops and how a UC engineering lab helped launch his career.
UC College of Engineering and Applied Science doctoral graduate Adam Hauke more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - Canada Tariffs Are "A Problem For The Man Democrats Call 'Price Hike Mike' (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 16, 2026
NEW REPORT: Canada Tariffs Are "A Problem For The Man Democrats Call 'Price Hike Mike'
LANSING -- According to new reporting from The Boston Globe, Mike Rogers now finds himself in "a difficult position" as he's taken "a more Trump-friendly view of the Canada trade war" and argued "Trump's tariffs have overall been a positive for the nation," even as they spike costs and kill Michigan manufacturing jobs.
According to the more PR
Mississippi Ag Commissioner Gipson Releases Update on Dyed Diesel Fuel and Calls for State Level Fuel Tax Relief for All Mississippians (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
Ag Commissioner Gipson Releases Update on Dyed Diesel Fuel and Calls for State Level Fuel Tax Relief for all Mississippians
JACKSON, Miss. - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson issued the following statement regarding the Internal Revenue Service's announcement that penalties will not be imposed for dyed diesel fuel sold for use or used on highways nationwide. This comes in respon more PR
Mississippi Supreme Court Rules for Michigan, Clears Way to Enforce Judgment Against Drop-Shipping LLC (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Mississippi Supreme Court Rules for Michigan, Clears Way to Enforce Judgment Against Drop-Shipping LLC
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LANSING -- Last week, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, affirming a lower court ruling to allow enforcement of a Michigan state court judgment against a Mississippi man, Benjamin Moody, of Columbus, MS, and his drop-shipping business AF LLC, operating as ACF Wholesale. Now, if M more PR
Munur, Heck, and Franklin to Present on Data Privacy, Security, and Technology at the ACC Central Ohio 2026 Signature Event and Annual Meeting (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Munur, Heck, and Franklin to Present on Data Privacy, Security, and Technology at the ACC Central Ohio 2026 Signature Event and Annual Meeting
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Taft Privacy, Security, and Artificial Intelligence attorneys Mehmet Munur, Zach Heck, and Zenus Franklin will present, "Data Privacy, Security, and Technology Updates for 2026" at the ACC Central Ohio 2026 Signature Event and Annual Meeting on Oct.20. Throughout this session, Munur, Heck, more PR
No-Miss November (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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No-Miss November
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Join Ohio Wesleyan for Compelling Lectures, Performing Arts Events, Exhibitions, and More
DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its public events for November 2026 today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free.
7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1 - Ohio Wesleyan fall theater production, "oh to be pure again," written by Kira Rockwell and directed by OWU faculty membe more PR
Object 25 | The Plate Vault Door (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news:
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Object 25 | The Plate Vault Door
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When George Ellery Hale established the Carnegie Science Observatories in Pasadena with funding from our founder Andrew Carnegie, he wanted to make sure the data taken by our astronomers would be preserved and available to the research community.
In the early 1900s, data protection meant fire safety. So the Observatories' plate vault was built in the basement of the historic 1912 office buildin more PR
Ohio State summit brings together parents, educators to help K-12 students reach potential (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State summit brings together parents, educators to help K-12 students reach potential
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Virtual event included discussions on increasing engagement in STEM
A recent statewide summit hosted by The Ohio State University focused on providing resources and support to families of kindergarten through 12th grade students to help children excel academically.
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CET more PR
Paul Haught to be interim provost (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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Paul Haught to be interim provost
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Paul Haught, the University's vice provost for faculty, graduate and professional education, will become UD's interim provost, effective Nov. 1, while Darlene Weaver begins her transition to UD president July 1.
"Paul is a talented, experienced academic leader who is committed to our mission. He has earned the trust of partners across the academic enterprise," Weaver said. "I will remain the executive vice president for ac more PR
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Support Center for People With Neurodevelopmental Disorders in France (10)
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release:
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PPG completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at support center for people with neurodevelopmental disorders in France
GONFREVILLE, France, Oct. 16, 2026 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES(R) project at La Main Tendue, an organization supporting neurodivergent people in Gonfreville, France. The initiative brought together around 40 PPG employee volunteers, association members and local partners to transform the center i more PR
Ranking Members Warren and Garcia Lead Bipartisan Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Hold Bankers Who Financed Epstein Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Warren and Garcia Lead Bipartisan Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Hold Bankers Who Financed Epstein Accountable
"Epstein Wall Street Records Act" would force federal financial regulators to release Epstein-related records, take action against culpable banks and executives.
Warren also releases responses from major banks with unsa more PR
Rep. Jordan: Dangers of Philadelphia's Far-left Sanctuary City Policies + New Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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The Dangers of Philadelphia's Far-left Sanctuary City Policies: New Report
October 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Philadelphia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." The report details how Philadelphia, led by far-left officials and guided by more PR
Rep. Turner, Mayor Ethan Reynolds, Xenia City Council and Green County Commission Honor Gil Whitney (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Turner, Mayor Ethan Reynolds, Xenia City Council and Green County Commission Honor Gil Whitney
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XENIA, OH -- Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Xenia Mayor Ethan Reynolds with Xenia City Council Members Wesley Smith, James Crawford, Rachel Huffman, and Jesse Rubio, and Greene County Commissioners Sarah J. Mays and Richard Gould at the Xenia Post Office to applaud Rep. Turner's legislation to rename the facility the "Gil Whitney Post Office more PR
Sanchez, Sewell lead 55 Democrats in opposing U.S. Withdrawal from International Labor Organization (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez, Sewell lead 55 Democrats in opposing U.S. Withdrawal from International Labor Organization
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ILO withdrawal would weaken international labor standards, undercut American workers
WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) today led 55 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to maintain Unite more PR
State Sen. Casey Weinstein Visits Kent State Airport, Highlights Support for Aviation Program (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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State Sen. Casey Weinstein Visits Kent State Airport, Highlights Support for Aviation Program
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Ohio State Sen. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) toured Kent State University's airport on Oct. 14 getting an up-close look at the aircraft and facilities that support the university's aviation program and expressing his support for Kent State and its aviation mission.
Weinstein, who represents Ohio's 28th Senate District, saw the airport's fleet and learned about the role t more PR
Stroke Survivors Value Relationships, Capacity-oriented Rehab Research, UC Study Finds (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Stroke survivors value relationships, capacity-oriented rehab research, UC study finds
By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
October 16, 2026
New University of Cincinnati research found stroke survivors participating in rehabilitation research prefer an approach that prioritizes shared decision-making, peer relationships and a focus on what they can accomplish over one that emphasizes their de more PR
Suspicious Package to State Elections Office Intercepted (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Suspicious Package to State Elections Office Intercepted
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A "suspicious package" addressed to the Tennessee Division of Elections was intercepted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) as part of a broader investigation into mailings sent nationwide, the Nashville Post reports. Secretary of State Tre Hargett confirmed the package never reached its destination. The FBI, working with USPIS, said some letters more PR
The Best Law Firms in Germany(tm) 2027 recognizes Jones Day in 24 practices across 50 rankings (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Best Law Firms in Germany(tm) 2027 recognizes Jones Day in 24 practices across 50 rankings
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The third edition of The Best Law Firms in Germany(tm), in cooperation with Handelsblatt, one of Germany's leading business publications, has recognized 24 practices with 50 rankings across Jones Day's Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich offices. The Firm received five National Tier 1 rankings in Competition / Antitrust Law, Litigation, In more PR
The Buckeye Institute: Ohio's Job Market Stalls in September (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 [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:
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The Buckeye Institute: Ohio's Job Market Stalls in September
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Columbus, OH - Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the September 2026 jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).
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Tiffin University Athletics Team with Washington Elementary for 2026 Walk Day (10)
TIFFIN, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release:
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Tiffin University Athletics Team with Washington Elementary for 2026 Walk Day
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Tiffin University student-athletes, coaches, staff members and volunteers joined hundreds of local elementary students on Friday, October 9 for Washington K-1 Elementary School's annual Walk Day, a nationwide initiative that promotes healthy living, community engagement and safe routes to school.
The walk began at 9 a.m. at Washington Elementary School as participants filled the more PR
Trump Administration Announces $92 Million to Coordinate Rural Hospital Networks, Improve Maternal Care, and Expand Medical Services Across Ohio (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $92 Million to Coordinate Rural Hospital Networks, Improve Maternal Care, and Expand Medical Services Across Ohio
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This federal investment will connect rural providers and bring MRI, behavioral health, and maternal care closer to patients across Ohio
Today, the Trump Administration announced $92 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT more PR
Trump Touts $54 Billion South Korea Investment in Alaska LNG (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Touts $54 Billion South Korea Investment in Alaska LNG
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President Trump announced South Korea's commitment to $200 billion of energy investment in the United States, to include a natural gas plant in Texas, eight nuclear plants across four states, and an LNG project in Alaska that would construct an 807-mile gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to a liquefaction plant in Southern Alaska that would also provide needed g more PR
Trustees Announce AI Certificate, Advance Florida Expansion (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Trustees Announce AI Certificate, Advance Florida Expansion
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From expanding into Florida and launching an artificial intelligence certificate program to developing a new Master of Education degree, Cedarville University is moving forward with plans to advance its Christ-centered mission following decisions made by the Board of Trustees during its fall meeting earlier this month.
At the annual meeting, trustees also approved the creation of an advisory coun more PR
Two LRS personnel receive command award for life-saving actions (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Two LRS personnel receive command award for life-saving actions
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Two individuals from the 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron received the Department of the Air Force Command Civilian Award for Valor during a ceremony here Oct. 7.
Jermaine Millwood and Andrew Croxford, both members of the Material Management Flight, were presented the awards for their response to a life-threatening medical emergency earlier this year.
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UC Klekamp Law Reports July 2026 Bar Exam Results (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC Klekamp Law reports July 2026 Bar Exam results
By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu
October 16, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law recorded an 80% first-time pass rate among its graduates who took the July 2026 Ohio Bar Exam, compared with the statewide average of 82%, according to results released by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
The law school's overall pass rate for Ohio exam takers was 72%, matching the state more PR
UC Med Mentors Welcomes 39 New Mentees at Match Event (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC Med Mentors welcomes 39 new mentees at match event
By Ashley Duvelius, duvelian@ucmail.uc.edu
October 15, 2026
Medical students at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine are beginning four-year mentoring relationships with Oyler School students.
Medical students gathered at the school in Lower Price Hill on the evening of Oct. 12 to meet the young people they will mentor for the next four years. At the UC Med Mentors match event, 39 men more PR
UD in the News Oct. 10-16 (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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UD in the News Oct. 10-16
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Media statewide featured the University of Dayton's historic announcement of current Provost Darlene Weaver being named UD's 20th president. A podcast airing on NPR affiliates nationwide and The Conversation also shared faculty expertise.
Announcement of Darlene Weaver as next UD president quoting Weaver, UD President Eric F. Spina and/or UD Board Chair Deborah Tobias
Ohio's University of Dayton names first woman president
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University of Cincinnati: Environmental Engineer Researching Methods to Monitor River Quality (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Environmental engineer researching methods to monitor river quality
Pradeep Ramtel is looking to understand long-term changes in the earth's rivers
By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu
October 16, 2026
Pradeep Ramtel has been conducting research on river water since he was an undergraduate student in Nepal. He's continued this work at the University of Cincinnati as a graduate student under the guidance of Associate Professor Dongmei Feng. H more PR
University of Cincinnati: More Physical Activity May Mean Slower Parkinson's Disease Progression (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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More physical activity may mean slower Parkinson's disease progression
National media highlights UC-led study
By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
October 15, 2026
National media including the Washington Post, Healio and U.S. News & World Report highlighted University of Cincinnati research that found higher levels of physical activity were associated with slower declines in thinking and memory as well as slower worsening of movemen more PR
University of Cincinnati: What Does Kroger's Restructuring Mean for Cincinnati? (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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What does Kroger's restructuring mean for Cincinnati?
UC economists weigh in on what's next for the company
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
October 15, 2026
Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over the next three years, according to a memo obtained by WLWT.
The news outlet turned to two University of Cincinnati economists for insight on what it could mean for employees in the Queen City and beyond.
Michael Jones, associate professor o more PR
Wright State alumna and faculty member Amy Faust receives Emerging Cinematographer Award (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State alumna and faculty member Amy Faust receives Emerging Cinematographer Award
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Amy Faust, a 2010 graduate and current instructor in Wright State University's motion pictures program, has received the 2026 Emerging Cinematographer Award from the International Cinematographers Guild for her work on the short film "Photography."
Faust served as cinematographer on "Photography," directed and co-written by fellow Wright State alumnus Adam White '95.
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Wright-Patt showcases global reach, historic ties to Dayton emerging leaders (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Wright-Patt showcases global reach, historic ties to Dayton emerging leaders
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Wright-Patt showcases global reach, historic ties to Dayton emerging leaders Published Oct. 16, 2026 By Tiffany Scofield 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. -- Emerging leaders from Parity Inc.'s Leadership Development Program stepped behind the gates of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Oct. 8 to observe firs more PR
WVWC Theatre & Dance Presents 'Funny Money' Oct. 22-24 in the Virginia Thomas Center for the Performing Arts (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 16 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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WVWC Theatre & Dance Presents 'Funny Money' Oct. 22-24 in the Virginia Thomas Center for the Performing Arts
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -- When Henry A. Perkins, a mild-mannered CPA, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase - this one full of money - chaos ensues. Join West Virginia Wesleyan College's Department of Theatre and Dance for "Funny Money" directed by Dr. Greg Mach, associate professor.
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