PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 11 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree in 2023, Destiny Dotson, a Bidwell Ohio native, returned to her alma mater to pursue her Master of Business Administration degree. Knowing the competitive job market, Dotson wasted no time in deciding to pursue her graduate degree to help her stand out among other recent graduates entering the work force. Walking in the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony among the first   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news on May 10, 2024: The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education voted unanimously during the regularly scheduled Business Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 to rename Lighthouse School for the late Dr. O'dell Owens. The resolution, read by each Board member, officially renames the school to Dr. O'dell Owens Center for Learning. A Woodward High School graduate, Dr. Owens frequently credited Cincinnati Public School  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 11 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Cuyahoga County with a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it a place alongside more than 1,300 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. "I am beyond proud to know that Cuyahoga County has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists for our conti  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 11 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's Office of the Provost has announced the hiring of Dr. Elizabeth Kline as the university's Dean of Students. "I am extremely excited to be at Shawnee State University," said Dr. Kline. "Being able to make a direct impact on someone's life is something I am grateful to have the opportunity to do. Every student has a story to share, and it's fascinating to have the opportunity to be a part o  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 11 (TNSres) -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University has announced the 2024 Faculty Awards. As part of this year's presentation, the recipient of the Faculty Research Award is Dr. Seongcheol Paeng. An Assistant Professor of Finance, Dr. Paeng has been with the university's C.H. Lute School of Business since 2022. "Dr. Paeng understands that research and teaching support each other," said SSU Provost Sunil Ahuja while presenting the a  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: "CANDIDATE QUALITY" PROBLEMS -> This week, the Associated Press added to the wave of reports detailing how Senate Republicans "elevat[ed] untested candidates who might not be prepared." Read more: * In Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, GOP Senate candidates are being pressed on whether they live in the state. In Montana, the party's Senate candidate recently admitted lying about the circumstances of  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched an investigation into concerns about the State Teachers Retirement System's susceptibility to a hostile takeover by private interests. "Pension board members are required by law to act in the best interest of the teachers whose money they invest," Yost said. "I will take whatever action is necessary to protect teachers against private interests attempting to  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: There was more bad news for Ohio Senate candidate and car salesman Bernie Moreno this week with new reporting from the Associated Press finding that Moreno is using his rich donors to pay himself back after loaning millions of dollars to his campaign. Moreno still can't hide from scrutiny about his partisan "peacocking" and the lies and baggage that are "dogg[ing]" his campaign, including the taxpayer-funded joyride   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that party affiliations have been successfully updated in the Statewide Voter Registration Database based on voter activity from the March primary election. Under Ohio law, a voter's partisan affiliation is determined by voting in a political party's primary election. A voter is a member of a political party if: (1) They voted i  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on May 10, 2024: * * * Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding referral of documents and allegations regarding the STRS board: "My office received a referral from Governor DeWine asking us to review what he describes as disturbing allegations about the STRS board. I've directed my Public Integrity Division to expand our ongoing investigation into potentia  more

AKRON, Ohio, May 11 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news: From teaching algebra to freshmen and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) to juniors, Kristen Moore's days are busy at Garfield CLC. You could also find her on the sidelines at East CLC where she is the head volleyball coach. Moore has been involved with Akron Public Schools (APS) since she was five. First, she was a student, then a coach, then a teacher. In March, Akron Public Schools College & Career Academie  more