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State Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday October 24, 2024 ( 16 items )  

AEP Ohio, PUCO Staff, Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Ohio Energy Group and Others Agree on How to Address Growing Data Center Power Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: GAHANNA, Ohio, October 23, 2024 - AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, today filed a settlement agreement that addresses the extreme power needs of Ohio's growing data center industry while protecting AEP Ohio's other customers. The staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the Ohio Energy Group (OEG), Ohio Partners for Aff  more

Antioch University: Panel On Book Bans and the Freedom to Read Held By AW4D and American Association of School Librarians
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- Antioch University issued the following news: As part of the Antioch Works for Democracy initiative, five librarians recently came together to hold a virtual panel discussion about today's threats to intellectual freedom, the rising number of book bannings, and the importance for school librarians to act ethically and strategically to support their students. This event, "Celebrating the Freedom to Read: Book Banning, Censorship, and Democracy," was jointly hoste  more

Case Western Reserve: Evolution in Action - How Ethnic Tibetan Women Thrive in Thin Oxygen at High Altitudes
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * New study from Case Western Reserve University reveals link between oxygen delivery and reproductive success among women living on the high Tibetan Plateau * * * Breathing thin air at extreme altitudes presents a significant challenge--there's simply less oxygen with every lungful. Yet, for more than 10,000 years, Tibetan women living on the high Tibetan Plateau have not only survive  more

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE EXTEND NAMING RIGHTS TO PROGRESSIVE FIELD THROUGH 2036
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- Progressive Insurance issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Cleveland, OH - The Cleveland Guardians and Progressive Insurance today announced a new 13-year deal for Progressive to remain the official insurance provider of the Cleveland Guardians and continue the naming rights of Progressive Field as the home of Cleveland Guardians baseball through the 2036 season. The new agreement would automatically be extended at the end of the term through   more

Defense and Biotech Expert Dan Pikora Joins Battelle to Lead National Security Business
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: Dan Pikora has been selected to lead Battelle's National Security business as General Manager, Battelle announced today. He brings more than 25 years of experience in technology design, manufacturing operations, and product support, with a strong record of operational excellence and business growth. Pikora most recently worked at Quanterix Corp, where he served as Chief O  more

GE Aerospace Expanding Application of AI for Blade Inspections to CFM LEAP and GE9X Engines
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * * Finalizing plans to deploy a new AI-enabled Blade Inspection Tool (BIT) to support LEAP engine blade inspections * Rapidly advancing development of an AI-enabled BIT for the GE9X engine to have ready when the engine enters service * Similar to the already deployed AI-enabl  more

GE Aerospace Foundation Donates $200,000 to Stafford Technical Center to Develop Manufacturing Workforce
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * Award is part of a $2.3 million investment to build a stronger skilled workforce * * * Rutland, Vermont - Oct. 23, 2024 - The GE Aerospace Foundation, joined by U.S. Senator Peter Welch and Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges, announced a donation of $200,000 to Stafford Tech  more

GE Aerospace Investing $130 Million to Expand and Upgrade MRO Facilities in Europe
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * * Investment will support customers' fleets by increasing capacity and improving turnaround times * * * Barcelona, Spain - October 23, 2024 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced plans to invest more than $130 million across its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and compone  more

Lilium, GE Aerospace Partner to Deliver EVTOL Flight Safety
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * * Two companies combining their flight data and analytics platforms to inform eVTOL flight safety standards * Lilium to deploy GE technology to all Lilium Jet operators, starting with Lilium's own flight test campaign * GE Aerospace's Event Measurement System (EMS) is used glo  more

Mount St. Joseph University: The Mount's CITe Program Hosts First Academic Showcase
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * The cITe Program's First Academic Showcase was a Huge Success! * * * Mount St. Joseph University's cITe Program hosted its first undergraduate research and work-based learning showcase on October 15th, 2024. During this showcase, students had the opportunity to talk about past research projects, current research projects, or a work-based learning experience they had through an internship, co-op  more

Nationwide: AI Cyberattacks Fuel Growing Concerns, But 32% of Corporations Still Lack Insurance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: As large corporations increasingly rely on advanced technology and remote work, cyberattacks have become the top concern for risk managers, according to a new survey from Nationwide (https://news.nationwide.com/download/761db9e6-5e5b-4a03-a6ca-101c8b16ea5d/cybersecurityriskmanagersreport2024.pdf?utm_source=NWNewsroom&utm_medium=Newsroom&utm_campaign=NWNewsroom). Despite dedicating more time and budget to   more

Ohio A.G. Yost Holds Kickoff Meeting for Teen Ambassador Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost this week welcomed the members of his 2024-25 Teen Ambassador Board with a meet-and-greet session and presentations from key members of his staff. "It always astonishes me how our youth can bring fresh perspectives to the table, seeing things in ways we often overlook," Yost said. "Their insights keep us learning and challenge us to think differently ab  more

Ohio A.G. Yost: Scioto County Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: (PORTSMOUTH, Ohio) -- A former teacher in the Bloom-Vernon Local School District pleaded guilty today to sexually abusing a minor student, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Caroline Johnson, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual battery, each punishable by one to five years in prison. She will be required to register as a Tier III sex offender for the rest of her life.   more

OverDrive Launches "Heights Press": Cleveland-Inspired Publishing Imprint
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- OverDrive, a company that says it delivers a digital catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and other content through apps, issued the following news release: * * * Debut series Hickory Hollow to captivate middle-grade readers with adventures exclusively available from school and public libraries * * * OverDrive is proud to announce the launch of Heights Press, a boutique publishing imprint inspired by the vibrant creativity and community spirit of Cleveland Hei  more

University of Dayton: $1.2M Grant to Enhance Worship for Children With Disabilities
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: The University of Dayton has received a nearly $1.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to create and enhance worship opportunities for children with disabilities. The funding comes from Lilly Endowment's Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, which helps Christian congregations engage children in meaningful intergenerational worship and prayer practices. "We want to make worship come alive for  more

Veterinary Social Work On Display During International Summit at CSU
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: Nearly 25 percent of Americans have pets, and 100 percent of those owners would likely tell you they consider their animals family. Pets can brighten our days, bringing joy and meaning to our lives--but when there's an emergency or an unexpected crisis, taking care of one could become a burdensome experience. Veterinary social workers (VSW) are there to aid in situations like these and help bridge the gap in t  more