MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Speaks at American Society of Safety Professionals Chapter Kick-Off Meeting * Taft's Rob Bilott spoke at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Central Ohio Chapter on Aug. 15, in Columbus, OH. Bilott discussed his groundbreaking work that exposed the dangers of PFAS and his legal battle against DuPont. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Independence, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration opposing a South Florida regional rail authority's plan to temporarily disable its Positive Train Control system. The union argues that the proposed speeds for trains during the suspension are inadvisable without the safety system. The BLET's letter to the administration addresses a request  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Independence, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration. The union's comments address a petition from New Jersey Transit to modify a railroad signal system on its Morristown Line, from milepost 2.7 to 5.7. The organization, which represents more than 31,000 locomotive engineers and trainmen, does not oppose the railroad's plan to convert its exi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Think Tank] (TNSrep) -- 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: * * * The Buckeye Institute: July Jobs Market Hits Summer Doldrums * 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 newly released jobs report from the   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Breakthrough discovery sparks new hope for breathing recovery after spinal cord injuries Innovative research paves way for more effective treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases * Today, about 300,000 people in the United States are living with a spinal cord injury, with respiratory complications being the most common cause of illness and death, a  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh gets 10-year show-cause order in NCAA-Michigan case * The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football's winningest program for nearly two years. Moore, who was already issued a self-imposed two-game suspension by Michigan, will also be  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs WR Rashee Rice could still be suspended prior to start of regular season * The NFL initially proposed a suspension of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice for double-digit games, which is the basis of the league and NFL Players Association being unable to agree on the length of the penalty and setting a Sept. 30 disciplinary hearing, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero repor  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Columbus Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Geiontay Marshant Hoskins, 27, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced today to 121 months in federal prison for selling methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a playground. According to court documents and statements made in court, Hoskins, also known as "G" and "Cuddy  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Commanders' Kliff Kingsbury laments Terry McLaurin absence, others as offense struggles to find rhythm * As anticipation continues to build for the Commanders' 2025 season, Kliff Kingsbury is still waiting on the arrival of his offense. The unit hasn't experienced a ton of success in training camp and preseason action. Kingsbury has a simple explanation for their struggles: They aren't  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Institutions, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson: Reauthorizing the DPA Offers A Chance To Reset And Realign Its Authorities With Today's Threats Today, the National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Institutions Subcommittee, led by Subcommittee Chair Warren Davidson (OH-08), is holding a field hearing tit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Earthworks issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Alterra Energy Withdraws Controversial Plastics Pyrolysis Proposal in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania Background: On Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, community members and advocates announced and celebrated the withdrawal by Alterra Energy of its proposal for a plastics burning facility in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. Alterra Energy owns Ohio's oldest plastics burning facility where asthma and heart disease rates are a  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Fantasy football 2025: Jaydon Blue, Tory Horton, Shedeur Sanders among later-round rookies to draft * First-round picks like Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan, Colts TE Tyler Warren and Chargers RB Omarion Hampton are obvious fantasy targets, but how about all the rookies who came off the board later on in the 2025 NFL Draft? Which ones could provide significant fan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-200) on the Stop Illegal Entry Act (H.R. 3486), which aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the U.S. after being removed. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), would i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Husted meets with Akron advocates and local leaders to combat human trafficking AKRON, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) spent today meeting with the Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking in Akron to discuss how to combat human trafficking in Ohio. Husted and the local organizations discussed his bill, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, as a tool for rescuing   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Husted visits Dayton business leaders, Sinclair College DAYTON, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited Dayton Wednesday to meet with businesses and community leaders and to tour Sinclair College with faculty. "In the Senate, I've been working to help Ohio continue to embrace innovation and to remove barriers that make it hard for businesses and workers to succeed. We've already accompli  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Justin Herbert to play in first-ever preseason game as Chargers face Rams: Want to 'see the pass rush' * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Justin Herbert is set to play in a preseason game for the first time in his career when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Rams on Saturday. Herbert will be in for one or two series at SoFi Stadium, coach Jim Harbaugh said Thursday. "I wanted to go out there   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Introduces Resolution Affirming the President's Promise Not to Raise the Social Security and Medicare Retirement Age During Week of Social Security 90th Birthday * Toledo, OH -- Today, during the week of the 90 th Birthday of Social Security, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced a House Resolution affirming President Trump's promise not to raise the retirement age for Social Security an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Leads Colleagues In Urging President Trump to Address Escalating Cyber Threats Ahead of Meeting With Dictator Putin In Alaska * Toledo, OH - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus alongside Ukraine Caucus members Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), sent a forceful lett  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Man Pleads Guilty to Antisemitic Assault Near College Campus * An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to committing a hate crime against Jewish students at The Ohio State University. Timur Mamatov, 20, of Tipp City, Ohio, admitted to violating the Hate Crimes Prevention Act when he physically assaulted two students for their religion, causing bodily injury. "Violence against people of faith is illega  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Warren David, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release: * * * National Security Subcommittee Examines U.S. Supply Chain Resilience and the Defense Production Act Today, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Subcommittee Chair Warren Davidson (OH-08), held a field he  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Travis Hunter sits out Jaguars practice due to upper body injury * NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order INJURIES * LT Dion Dawkins (back) will practice in full on Friday, per head coach Sean McDermott. * K   more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 15 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Hosts High School Students at Inaugural STEM Camp By Lisa McMahon High school students from New York, Ohio, and Connecticut ignited their future in STEM during a week-long camp hosted by Niagara University's Biomedical Research Institute, Aug. 3-9, 2025. Campers performed hands-on research and collaborated with NU faculty, researchers, and other special g  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * No. 1 pick Cam Ward, Titans offense sputter over three series against Falcons * Cam Ward 's second preseason offering was a rather fruitless one. Ward, the 2025 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick, played three offensive series with a 35-yard connection to fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor serving as the lone highlight during the Tennessee Titans' road game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday.   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: * * * Owens Announces First Bachelor's Degree in Historic Milestone for Region's Leading Healthcare Educator Copy link to clipboard In a defining moment for Owens Community College, the institution announced the launch of its first bachelor's degree program in its 60-year history. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program marks a bold step forward for both Owens and the region as the college   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Progressive North Ridgeville Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Charge * Conciliation process resolves charge against healthcare facility CLEVELAND - Progressive North Ridgeville, LLC, a healthcare facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio, agreed to pay $5,000 and take corrective action to resolve a race discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ranking NFL's top three defensive lines, secondaries in '25: Giants loaded up front; Texans make both lists! * Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he concentrates on the defensive side of the ball, spotlighting the most talented groups up front and in the back end... What's more   more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to sit out Saturday preseason game vs. Patriots after strong joint practices * It should come as no surprise that Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell isn't playing J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota's Week 2 preseason game against the Patriots. O'Connell comes from the Sean McVay coaching tree, which is rooted in playing the preseason slate as cautiously as possible. But O'Con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Worthington Enterprises Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The company's comments respond to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking and identify areas to alleviate regulatory burdens while generating economic benefits. The manufacturer's suggestions center on four key topics: simplifying hazardous materials shipping requirements for consumer deliveri  more