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State Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday July 10, 2024 ( 16 items )  

Are Investors' Retirement Dreams Turning Into a Nightmare?
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news on July 8, 2024: By Kristen Vasas-Samson For many Americans, the ideal picture of life in retirement includes relaxation, travel and embracing hobbies they were too busy to previously enjoy. But as the last few years of economic uncertainty and inflation continue to weigh on retired investors, many are having to adjust their preconceived notions for the new retirement reality they are facing. According to  more

Bernie Moreno Still Owes Ohioans Answers About His "String of Inconsistencies" and "Dubious Claims"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Bernie Moreno remains silent on the "string of inconsistencies" that are "dogg[ing]" his campaign and owes Ohioans answers about the lies he's told on the trail, including the "signature pitch" of his campaign and other "dubious claims" he has made to Ohio voters. Questions Moreno must answer about the lies "dogg[ing] his campaign": 1. Why are you claiming on the campaign trail that you had a "lower-middle-class st  more

Board of Education Evaluates Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson's First-Year Performance
AKRON, Ohio, July 10 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news: The Akron Public Schools Board of Education has completed its evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson's performance during his first year in office. This comprehensive, annual assessment tracks progress, performance and goal-setting, supporting the district's commitment to continuous improvement. Board President Diana Autry said the evaluation shows the superintendent's goals and aspirations for Akron Public Scho  more

BW Grad Student One of Five Globally to Receive Fulbright-National Geographic Awards
BEREA, Ohio, July 10 (TNSres) -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * Jamil Wilson, MAEd '24, took his childhood passion and dreamed big. Then he dreamed bigger until he achieved a goal that put him in an elite category of being named both a recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Student Award and National Geographic Award. It is a rare honor that many desire and few achieve. * * * From a small creek in his hometown of Centerburg, Ohio, Jamil Wilson, MAEd '24, began his childho  more

COVID-Relief Spending Report: May 2024
DAYTON, Ohio, July 10 (TNSres) -- Dayton Public Schools issued the following news: Over the last few years, the Dayton Public School District has received COVID-relief funds from the federal government. These funds, often referred to as "ESSER" funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) or "ARP" funds (American Rescue Plan), have been used to keep students and staff safe during the pandemic, and to help students catch up academically after a period of disrupted learning in 2020 an  more

Cuyahoga County Announces Proposed Results of Sexennial Property Reappraisal
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 10 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release: Cuyahoga County property owners will soon receive property valuations in the mail. Today, the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office announced the proposed results of the state-ordered Sexennial Reappraisal and how it will affect property taxes. The proposed results, pending approval by the State of Ohio, show an average increase of 32% in home values across Cuyahoga County, ranging from 15% in Hunting Valley to 67% in East   more

Dental Visits Increase With Support From Pediatric Providers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 10 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Intervention by primary care clinicians may help more children access dental care and improve their oral health, according to new study * * * Primary care pediatric clinicians could influence parents' decisions to take their children to the dentist, according to a new clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), an arm of the National I  more

Fifth Third Earns 150th EPA ENERGY STAR Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 10 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Fifth Third proudly announces that the George A. Schaefer, Jr. Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy performance. This certification adds an additional 460k square feet, bringing the Bank's total Energy Star-certified space to more than 1.2 million square feet. With an impressive E  more

Fifth Third Enters Into Settlement Agreement With CFPB
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 10 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Fifth Third Bank announced today it has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to resolve both its litigation related to sales practices and an investigation into the Bank's auto finance servicing activities. Fifth Third has agreed to pay a $15 million fine for sales practices and a $5 million fine for auto finance servicing activities. This  more

Fifth Third Expands Into Alabama, Opens Birmingham-Based Commercial Banking Office
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 10 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Fifth Third is entering the Alabama market and today announced the opening of a commercial banking office in Birmingham. The office is an expansion of its Fifth Third's operations in Georgia. The new office currently has commercial and treasury management capabilities and will expand to include a Fifth Third Private Bank office. Fifth Third's strategic expansion in the Southeast, now in its seventh  more

Four Months Until #OHSEN General Election, Four Things To Know About Bernie Moreno's Record Of Looking Out For Himself, Not Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: With less than four months until the #OHSEN general election, Bernie Moreno's record of "stiffing workers" and "shredding evidence" continues to "prove to be a liability." From the "dubious claims" "dogg[ing]" him on the campaign trail to his "disrespectful" support for a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohioans, Ohioans continue to see that Moreno is "someone who just does not tell the truth" a  more

Lincoln Electric's Velion 150kW DC Fast Charging Station Achieves CSA/US Certification
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 10 -- Lincoln Electric, a company that specializes in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding solutions and robotic welding and cutting systems, issued the following news release: Lincoln Electric is proud to announce that its Velion(TM) 150kW DC fast charging station has achieved Canadian Standards Association (CSA/US) Certification to standards UL 2202, UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 for EV Chargers. This significant milestone underscores Lincoln Electric's dedic  more

Money Magazine Lists Ohio Wesleyan Among Nation's Top Schools for Quality, Affordability, Outcomes
DELAWARE, Ohio, July 10 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Money magazine has selected Ohio Wesleyan University as one of the "Best Colleges in America 2024," noting that OWU provides financial aid to 100% of students and that they graduate to enjoy early career earnings of more than $53,500 a year. Money based its selections on an analysis of 25 factors examining each school's quality, affordability, and graduate outcomes. "College costs remain one of the primary   more

NiSource Celebrates Multiple Brands Named as 2024 Most Trusted Utility Brands Award Recipients
MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, July 10 -- NiSource, a regulated utility company, issued the following news: NiSource Inc. subsidiaries Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. and Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. were named among the most trusted utility brands by Escalent, following its 2024 Cogent Syndicated Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement: Residential study. The ranking recognized only 33 brands nationwide, with the Ni  more

WHAT OHIOANS ARE SAYING: Moreno "Doesn't Respect Ohio Voters" With His Support For National Abortion Ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Cherie Lyn, St. Marys Resident: "Moreno Won't Stand With Ohioans" * * * Ohioans continue to slam Bernie Moreno for his "disrespectful" support for a national abortion ban that "flies directly in the face of what Ohioans voted for" and would "take away our rights and take away our peace of mind." Bernie Moreno supports a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohioans and opposes protecting acce  more

Wright State Graduate Engineering Student Receives Prestigious NIH Research Award
KENT, Ohio, July 10 (TNSres) -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Bob Mihalek Andy Deutsch wants to run his own research lab, one based on the same rigorous standards he is learning as a doctoral engineering student at Wright State University. A prestigious three-year award from the National Institutes of Health will allow Deutsch, a first-generation college student, to remain on that ambitious career path. Deutsch, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State,   more