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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-22 ( 69 items )  
A Dream Undeferred (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * A Dream Undeferred * "What happens to a dream deferred?" asks the speaker in Langston Hughes's famous poem "Harlem." After this powerful first line, the poem goes on to invoke the implications of denying people a chance to fulfill their dreams. For students in Antioch University's PhD in Leadership and Change Completion Pathway, Hughes' poignant question can be rephrased: "What happens to a dream undeferred?" The PhD in Leadership and Change (PhDLC) Comple more PR

ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Cleveland Stakeholders Urging Investment in Youth Initiatives to Advance Safety (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Cleveland Stakeholders Urging Investment in Youth Initiatives to Advance Safety * The ACLU of Ohio sent letters to Mayor Bibb, Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Department of Recreation, Cleveland Public Library, and Cuyahoga County Council, to share findings from focus groups and listening sessions with young people from zip codes most represented in the juvenile criminal legal s more PR

AFLCMC Focus Week scheduled October 26-30 (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFLCMC Focus Week scheduled October 26-30 * Registration is open for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Focus Week, scheduled for Oct. 26-30. The quarterly initiative provides AFLCMC personnel with training opportunities to enhance leadership, acquisition and professional development skills while earning continuous learning points. Focus Week offers more than 130 training courses covering critical acquisition-r more PR

AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a series of State Elections Certification Toolkits for local election officials in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Each toolki more PR

After 25 Years Studying Lyme Disease, UToledo Researcher Gets His Biggest Shot at a Developing a Vaccine (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * After 25 Years Studying Lyme Disease, UToledo Researcher Gets His Biggest Shot at a Developing a Vaccine * Dr. Mark Wooten grew up raising cattle in rural Arkansas, wandered into bacteriology in college, and made a bet early in his career that Lyme disease was going to become a major public health problem. Twenty-five years later, working out of The University of Toledo, he's still collecting on that bet. Wooten, a professor in the Department of Medical Mic more PR

AMA advocacy to improve maternal health (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA advocacy to improve maternal health * The American Medical Association is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries. A 2019 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. The AMA unders more PR

American Soybean Association Responds to USDA Harvest Fuel Relief Announcement (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Responds to USDA Harvest Fuel Relief Announcement Oct 20, 2026 Yesterday, President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $8 billion in additional assistance for American farmers through the Harvest Fuel Relief program. "ASA thanks President Trump and his administration for recognizing the continued financial pressures facing U.S. soybean farmers," said ASA President and Ohio farmer Scot more PR

Annual State of the University Address Comes with a Transformational Gift Announcement (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Cleveland State University posted the following news: * * * Annual State of the University Address Comes with a Transformational Gift Announcement * Cleveland State University President Laura Bloomberg delivered her annual State of the University address, announcing a $10 million gift to the CSU Monte Ahuja College of Business from alumni Monte and Usha Ahuja. The gift makes the Ahujas the largest lifetime donors in CSU history. It will support key areas of modern business, equip faculty to prepare students for more PR

Are prediction markets actually gambling sites? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Are prediction markets actually gambling sites? * At the end of September, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled against Kalshi, the prediction market platform. The judge ruled that states have the right to regulate Kalshi under  more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy * Says users should have the right to delete their data before any sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 RALEIGH - Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot powered by "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. Some of these bots presented themselves as psychologists, therapists,  more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a federal court to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The proposed merger would drive up prices and make it harder for towns and schools to afford to build playgrounds for children. "Playgrounds give our k more PR

BAE Systems to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in Weld County, Colorado (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in Weld County, Colorado * Purchase of 130,000 SF facility will expand capacity for space-based hardware and sensor system production WELD COUNTY - Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that aerospace, defense and security company BAE Systems w more PR

BGSU Alumnus Named 2026 Veteran of the Year for Higher Education (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Bowling Green State University posted the following news: * * * BGSU alumnus named 2026 Veteran of the Year for Higher Education BGSU News 2026 October BGSU alumnus named 2026 Veteran of the Year for Higher Education - After 12 years of military service, Bryan Bills '21, '24 is earning national recognition for his commitment to supporting student veterans and making higher education more accessible Initially recognized as Ohio's Veteran of the Year by "Military Friendly," Bowling Green State University alu more PR

BGSU Falcon Flames Create AI-powered Resource to Help Cancer Patients Navigate Healthcare Costs (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Bowling Green State University posted the following news: * * * BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs BGSU News 2026 October BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs - Drawing on their own experience, Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08 developed a resource to help cancer patients and families understand medical costs, insurance denials and financial assistance options Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08  more PR

Brown Introduces Legislation to Require Labels on AI-Generated Campaign Content (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Introduces Legislation to Require Labels on AI-Generated Campaign Content * Brown's Securing Elections from AI Deception Act creates national label requirement, holds fraudsters accountable Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act, legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deprive or defraud individuals of their right to vote and require disclaimer more PR

Building Blocks for a Dynamic Future (10)
OBERLIN, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * Building Blocks for a Dynamic Future * Frank Kusi Appiah '29 started tinkering with technology as a kid, learning how devices work by fixing his friends' broken electronics. In 2023, his passion for building brought him from Kumasi, Ghana, to the U.S., to compete in the Robofest World Championship with his high school's robotics team. The team won two titles with their autonomous robots: one for completing timed tasks the fastest, and another for the more PR

BW honors five leaders on Founders Day 2026 (10)
BEREA, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW honors five leaders on Founders Day 2026 * The longstanding tradition celebrated five individuals whose service, leadership and dedication have helped shape the University's legacy. One of Baldwin Wallace University's oldest traditions, Founders Day is observed each year on or near Oct. 13, the birthday of founder John Baldwin, whose vision, leadership and generosity helped establish Baldwin Wallace in 1845. Multiple honorees may be recognized, including more PR

Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming * The following story originally appeared in the fall 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. It was designed by Xiashan Hughes. An earlier version of this story was published Sept. 17, 2019. - Ed. A century ago, William & Mary's alumni office led the charge in the campaign "to provide a Home Coming Day for former students in the fall." So wrote Alumni Secretary J. Malcolm Bridges 1925 in the March 19, 1926, issue of The more PR

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'Stunningly Irresponsible' - Hospitals Push Parents to Vaccinate Kids While They're Knocked Out for Surgery (10)
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 'Stunningly Irresponsible': Hospitals Push Parents to Vaccinate Kids While They're Knocked Out for Surgery The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia runs a "Close Your Eyes, We'll Immunize" program that encourages parents to consent to vaccinating their child against more PR

Cleveland Museum of Art Brings Together Rare Rococo Masterpieces for the First Time in History (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Museum of Art Brings Together Rare Rococo Masterpieces for the First Time in History A New exhibition examines treasures from visionary goldsmith Juste-Aurele Meissonnier, including a newly acquired gold box making its museum debut - CLEVELAND (October 20, 2026)--Juste-Aurele Meissonnier: Rococo Goldsmith in Focus, the Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) newest exhibition, brings an extraordinary group of the artist's works of art togethe more PR

Columbus Doctor, Clinic Manager Plead Guilty in $1.6M Medicaid Scheme (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Columbus Doctor, Clinic Manager Plead Guilty in $1.6M Medicaid Scheme * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- A Columbus doctor and his clinic's office manager have pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today. Dr. Patrick Muffley, 56, of Lewis Center, pleaded guilty on Oct. 19 to felony theft and Medicaid fraud charges in a bill of information in Franklin Cou more PR

Common Defense Endorses Slate of Ohio Candidates To Represent Veterans and Military Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news: * * * Common Defense Endorses Slate of Ohio Candidates To Represent Veterans and Military Families October 21, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Common Defense, a grassroots organization of veterans and military families, announced its endorsement of Sherrod Brown for the U.S. Senate in Ohio and Kristina Knickerbocker for Congress in Ohio's 10th congressional district. Naveed Shah, U.S. Army veteran and Political Director at C more PR

Creating Jobs in Luzerne County: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures $63.2 Million Investment From SendCutSend to Open Its First Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania, Creating 309 New Jobs (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs in Luzerne County: Governor Shapiro Secures $63.2 Million Investment from SendCutSend to Open its First Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania, Creating 309 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $3 million to help bring the digital manufacturing company's newest facility to Pittston. Pennsylvania, which aggressively competed against Ohio for this project, is the only Northeast state with a growing economy. Since t more PR

Creating Jobs in Venango County: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures Nearly $10 Million Investment From Conair to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 126 New Jobs in Franklin (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs in Venango County: Governor Shapiro Secures Nearly $10 Million Investment from Conair to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 126 New Jobs in Franklin The Commonwealth is investing $845,000 to support the industrial automation systems manufacturer's expansion into a Franklin city facility that has been vacant for nearly a decade. Pennsylvania, which competed against several other states for this project, is the more PR

CSU Law Students Play a Major Role in The Gambia Accountability Project (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Cleveland State University posted the following news: * * * CSU Law Students Play a Major Role in The Gambia Accountability Project * CSU College of Law students, under the supervision of International Law Center Director and Professor Milena Sterio, are assisting prosecutors in The Gambia with evidence gathering and other research through the Gambia Accountability Project, which supports the Special Tribunal for The Gambia. Project student associates include Morgan Malone, Hailey Moran, Emma Prusha, Cael Shaw,  more PR

DAF launches the True North+ Program (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * DAF launches the True North+ Program * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Department of the Air Force launched its True North+ program, Oct. 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in how the service delivers localized physical, mental and spiritual support directly in the unit level. The launch establishes operations for TN+ by consolidating nearly 1,000 embedded medical and spiritual support positions from the Air Force Medical  more PR

Domestic abuse awareness, prevention in the AFMS (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Domestic abuse awareness, prevention in the AFMS * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- This October, the Air Force Medical Service is highlighting its commitment to safe, supporting military homes during Domestic Violence Awareness Month by equipping families with the tools, education and clinical resources needed to build, strong respectful relationships. In fiscal year 2024, the Department of War reported more than 8,000 incidents of  more PR

Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber Award $100,000 in Storm Relief Grants to 26 Local Businesses (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber award $100,000 in storm relief grants to 26 local businesses October 21, 2026 * Grants support small businesses recovering from severe weather and flooding across the Cincinnati region - CINCINNATI - The Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber have awarded $100,000 in relief grants to 26 small businesses across the Cincinnati region impacted by severe weather, flooding and storm d more PR

Duke Energy Lineworkers Earn Six Awards at International Lineman's Rodeo, Showcasing the Skills That Deliver Safe, Reliable Service to Customers (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy lineworkers earn six awards at International Lineman's Rodeo, showcasing the skills that deliver safe, reliable service to customers October 21, 2026 * Rodeo highlights the skills Duke Energy lineworkers use every day to maintain and upgrade the grid, restore service after storms and outages and support growing communities - BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. - Duke Energy teams earned six awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo, one of the world' more PR

From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers * Through the project From the Ground Up, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researchers are helping Midwest farmers explore agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health, supporting livestock production and strengthening farm sustainability. A team of five researchers collaborate with producers to evaluate climate-smart agricultural practices under real-world farming conditions. Mohan A more PR

GE Aerospace Announces Q3 2026 Results (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- 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: * * * GE Aerospace Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results Year-to-date orders, revenue and total engine deliveries up over 20%, raising full-year guidance Third Quarter 2026: - Total orders of $19.0B, +49%; - Total revenue (GAAP) of $14.1B, +16%; adjusted revenue/* $13.3B, +18%; - Profit (GAAP) of $2.8B, +12%; operating profit/* $ more PR

GE Aerospace's CF34 Engines to Power Aero-Dienst's New Air Ambulance Fleet (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- 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: * * * GE Aerospace's CF34 Engines to Power Aero-Dienst's New Air Ambulance Fleet LAS VEGAS - October 21 - GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) today announced that Aero-Dienst has taken delivery of its first CF34 powered aircraft marking a milestone in the company's air ambulance fleet modernization. A second CF34 powered aircraft is expected to more PR

House Judiciary Chairman Jordan: Report - Dangers of Fairfax County's Radical Sanctuary City Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Report: The Dangers of Fairfax County's Radical Sanctuary City Policies October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." The report details the startling extent to which Fairfax County more PR

House Republicans Subpoena New Jersey Secretary of State for Information on the State Registering Over 6,000 Noncitizens to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Subpoena New Jersey Secretary of State for Information on the State Registering Over 6,000 Noncitizens to Vote October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI), House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), and House Administration Subcommittee on Elect more PR

International scholars (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * International scholars * Exploring the culture of Japan. Teaching second-grade students in Chile. Composing music in New Zealand. Those are the international study abroad experiences of three Wright State University students selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It has been administered by the Institute of International Education since 2001. A retur more PR

IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23 (10)
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23 * The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all. This fall, IUP welcomed 348 international students from 62 countries, including 74 students enrolled in the American Langu more PR

KnowledgeWorks: Learning Community - Working Together Around a Shared Vision (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Learning Community: Working Together Around a Shared Vision What is a learning community? What does it look like in practice? And why does it matter? October 19, 2026 By: Syd Young KEY TAKEAWAYS: * A learning community brings educators, learners, families and community partners together around a shared vision for learner success * When communities establish shared outcomes, each partner can create opportunities for learners to develop and apply important com more PR

Lantern board approves FY27 budget, hears mission partner updates (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Lantern board approves FY27 budget, hears mission partner updates * The Lantern's board of directors recently met to approve the 2027 fiscal year budget, mission focus, space allocation and charter updates, as well heard updates on mission partner accomplishments. The approved budget is fully funded through investments from the Lantern's mission partners, who contribute to the collaboration and innovation center's operati more PR

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Multi-Tenant Industrial Investment Property in Lewis Center, Ohio (10)
ENCINO, California, Oct. 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Multi-Tenant Industrial Investment Property in Lewis Center, Ohio LEWIS CENTER, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 8377 Green Meadows Drive, a 28,860-square-foot industrial property in Lewis Center, Ohio. "This was an off-market transaction com more PR

Mia L. Garcia Discusses Gaining a Competitive Edge in a Highly Regulated Industry at the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Mia L. Garcia Discusses Gaining a Competitive Edge in a Highly Regulated Industry at the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit * Partner Mia L. Garcia recently spoke on a panel at the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) about what it takes for cannabis businesses to hold their position as rivalry within the industry heats up. The session, "Staying Relevant in an Increasingly Competitive Market," explored how operators c more PR

Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge * Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) joins the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the USDA Office of Inspector  more PR

Nationwide Children's Hospital Named Winner of 2026 Amazon Web Services Children's Health Innovation Award (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Nationwide Children's Hospital posted the following news release: * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital Named Winner of 2026 Amazon Web Services Children's Health Innovation Award * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Nationwide Children's Hospital announced today that it has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Imagine Grant: Children's Health Innovation Award, a grant opportunity designed to accelerate innovation to improve children's health outcomes with the use of advanced c more PR

New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution * Nearly 9 in 10 prioritize lower energy costs and less pollution, signaling that candidates should make these issues central to their closing pitches With the midterm elections two weeks away, a new poll of Black and Latino voters in seven battleground states finds that overwhelming ma more PR

New Whole Foods Market in West Chester, Ohio, to Open November 18 (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * New Whole Foods Market in West Chester, Ohio, to Open November 18 * West Chester, Ohio (October 20, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 40,000-square-foot store, located at 8310 Liberty Way in West Chester, on November 18, 2026. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. This is a relocation of the existing Mason store which has served the local community since 200 more PR

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news: * * * OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule * The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalized regulations implementing the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers. While the final rule represents an important step toward providing regulatory clarity and establishing safeguards for the emerging stablecoin market, the OBL is disappointed that the OCC has removed key provisions in more PR

Open forums scheduled for Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs finalists (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Open forums scheduled for Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs finalists * The Central Michigan University community will have opportunities to meet with finalists in the search for the university's first Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs. Following a national search, four finalists have been invited to meet with a variety of stakeholders and participate in open forums next week, allowing attendees to learn about t more PR

Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list * HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 - Twenty-eight football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2026 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and  more PR

Policy Matters Ohio: Fair Share Tax Could Generate $4B by Raising Taxes on Less Than 4% of Ohioans (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * A Fair Share Tax could generate $4B by raising taxes on less than 4% of Ohioans October 21, 2026 Policy would restore some balance after 20+ years of tax cuts primarily for the wealthiest - A Fair Share Tax could generate roughly $4 billion a year for Ohio while leaving more than 96% of tax filers unaffected, according to a new Policy Matters Ohio report. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy analyzed t more PR

Preview UToledo Invites Prospective Students, Families to Experience Rocket Life on Oct. 23 (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * Preview UToledo Invites Prospective Students, Families to Experience Rocket Life on Oct. 23 * The University of Toledo welcomes prospective students and their families to Main Campus on Friday, Oct. 23, for Preview UToledo, a fall open house designed to help students explore academic opportunities, experience campus life and learn more about the college admission process. The free, public event begins at 9:30 a.m. in Thompson Student Union and features oppor more PR

Protecting Human Creativity in an AI Driven World (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Protecting Human Creativity in an AI Driven World * In a world where someone's idea can be copied and shared in seconds, Dr. Kary Oberbrunner has developed a patented solution to help creators document when their original work was submitted. Oberbrunner, Berry Chair and Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Cedarville University, founded Instant IP in 2021. The platform gives authors, business leaders and stu more PR

Sen. Durbin, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney more PR

Shawn Whiteman Awarded $3.1M NIH Grant to Investigate Sibling Influence on Substance Use (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 21 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Shawn Whiteman Awarded $3.1M NIH Grant to Investigate Sibling Influence on Substance Use * Research shows that the first few years after high school represent the highest-risk period for alcohol and other substance use. The transition to adulthood is a critical period in the developmental course of substance use, and siblings can have a strong influence on each other's use of alcohol and other drugs, even beyond the influence of parents and peers. To better unde more PR

Special Olympics Event Celebrates Inclusion and Community (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Cleveland State University posted the following news: * * * Special Olympics Event Celebrates Inclusion and Community * Cleveland State University's College of Health recently held its Special Olympics event at Krenzler Field, where athletes from the Special Olympics Unified Sports program spent the day learning skills and fundamentals from CSU student-athletes and volunteers. Students participated in games featuring lacrosse, soccer and fencing, learning sport-specific drills from CSU student-athletes. Each gro more PR

State Rep. Jodi Salvo Tours Kent State Tuscarawas Nursing Facilities (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * State Rep. Jodi Salvo Tours Kent State Tuscarawas Nursing Facilities * State Representative Jodi Salvo recently visited Kent State University at Tuscarawas on for a tour of the campus's nursing facilities, getting a close look at the spaces where students prepare for careers in health care. Salvo, who represents Ohio House District 51, was joined on the tour by Bradley Bielski, Ph.D., Dean of Kent State Tuscarawas, and Nursing Director Mariann Harding, Ph.D. The more PR

States With the Most Data Centers Don't Pay More for Electricity (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * States With the Most Data Centers Don't Pay More for Electricity * More than half of America's mapped data centers sit in five states. California is the only one where households pay far above the national average, and data centers don't expla more PR

Student Researchers Dig into Ancient Extinctions (10)
GENESEO, New York, Oct. 19 -- The State University of New York Geneseo Campus posted the following news: * * * Student Researchers Dig into Ancient Extinctions * Jamie McCarthy '27, right, measures magnetic susceptibility of black shale samples, with Ryan Britt '27. (SUNY Geneseo/Mat Johnson) This summer, Distinguished Professor of Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences D. Jeffrey Over, PhD, and student researchers used a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study fossils and geochemistry to better understand tw more PR

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Finding Purpose In Pediatrics (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Finding Purpose In Pediatrics Oct. 19, 2026 A biomedical sciences student builds her vision for medicine through research and clinical experiences, including a shadowing opportunity at the Cleveland Clinic. - Some of the most meaningful lessons in medicine are not spoken, and for Elena Hong, understanding people has often meant noticing what is left unsaid. After moving between countries more PR

TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9 (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9 * TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9. If you're eligible for TRICARE, this is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. You can make eligible changes through Tuesday, Dec. 8. Keep reading for answers to common questions about TRICARE Open Season. Does TRICARE Open Season apply to me? TRICARE Open Season applies to you if more PR

Two Collier County Men Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Two Collier County Men Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud * Fort Myers, Florida - John P. Skubinski (55, Naples) and Melvin A. Slawik, Jr. (68, Naples) have each been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to 15 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Both pleaded guilty on April 30, 2026. As part o more PR

U.S. Chemical Safety Board: Yenkin-Majestic Failed to Implement Safety Recommendations After Deadly Ohio Explosion (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * Yenkin-Majestic OPC Polymers Fails to Implement the U.S. Chemical Safety Board Recommendations to Improve Safety at Columbus, Ohio Facility Where Deadly Explosion Occurred Washington, D.C. October 19, 2026 - The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) said today that Yenkin-Majestic/OPC Polymers has failed so far to implement -- or even substantively respond to - any of the five safety recommendations issued by the CSB stemming fr more PR

U.S. Midwest Refiners Need Expanded Infrastructure to Move Their Surplus Capacity to Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Midwest Refiners Need Expanded Infrastructure to Move Their Surplus Capacity to Markets * The Midwest has a firm supply of oil from western Canada and excess refinery capacity but lacks the infrastructure to move gasoline and diesel to East and West Coast markets, where refining capacity has declined due to retirements, conversions, and closures. Refinery output in the Midwest is up 17% since 2000, while California has lo more PR

UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 21 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress * With less than two weeks until Election Day, the UAW is leading its most ambitious political operation in decades in some of the country's most critical and high-profile races. These contests will shape the next two years of government in Washington, D.C., and beyond. The UAW has deployed over 130 full-time political organizers and 1,000 volunteers ac more PR

UC Aerospace Engineer Leads Global Computational Fluid Dynamics Taskforce (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC aerospace engineer leads global computational fluid dynamics taskforce Department head is the chair of the AIAA Computational Fluid Dynamics Vision 2045 working group By Lindsey Shteiwi, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu October 21, 2026 The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics announced the formation of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Vision 2045 Team, a multi-institution working group tasked with defining where the field of computatio more PR

University of Cincinnati: How Will Ohio's Minimum Wage Bump Impact Businesses and Their Employees? (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * How will Ohio's minimum wage bump impact businesses and their employees? 'Cincinnati Edition' looks into the minimum wage increase coming this January headshot of Emily Glass By Emily Glass Email EmilyEmail Emily October 20, 2026 Ohio's minimum wage is going up 3.5% to $11.40 in January, as WVXU reported. A University of Cincinnati economist joined WVXU's daily program "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss if the bump is enough for employees to combat ri more PR

University of Cincinnati: Ultra-processed Food Intake May Increase Dementia, Stroke Risk (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Ultra-processed food intake may increase dementia, stroke risk UC expert featured in Healthline article By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu October 20, 2026 The University of Cincinnati's Suzanne Judd, PhD, commented to Healthline on a new study that found healthy adults who eat high levels of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be more likely to show signs of damage to the brain that could increase the likelihood of stroke and future more PR

University of Pittsburgh Bradford: Faculty Examine Teacher Retention, Greenwashing (10)
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty examine teacher retention, greenwashing Minard paints tribute to veterans in downtown Smethport October 20, 2026 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and presented and painted on teacher retention in rural schools and greenwashing and other topics this summer and fall. Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo, professor of special education, along with Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education, and Dr. Salma S more PR

UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies October 21, 2026 At the University of Wyoming, John Koprowski -- a leading expert on squirrels' ecology, conservation and management -- and his lab group are exploring the impact squirrels have on their environment, as well as approaches to conservation that provide sustainable solutions. "Everyone knows what squirrels are, and they're a great way to communicate scienc more PR

Vanderbilt Health-led team maps gene variants that can cause sudden death (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Health-led team maps gene variants that can cause sudden death * Using an innovative, high-throughput technique, an international collaboration led by Vanderbilt Health researchers has created a "map" of 1,757 genetic variations that can trigger a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder called long QT syndrome. Their findings, published in the journal Circulation, may enable more precise diagnosis and treatment of a diso more PR

WIU Recognizes 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Award Recipients (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU Recognizes 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Award Recipients * MACOMB, IL -- Regional Office of Education #26 (ROE26) Director of Legislative and Community Initiatives John Meixner `95 `05 and retired WIU Men's Soccer Head Coach were presented with the 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Awards during the annual Town & Gown celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The two were selected in recognition of their long histories of support of WIU a more PR