CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Akron Drug Dealer Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison AKRON, Ohio - An Akron-area career criminal has been sentenced to prison for his role in distributing controlled substances throughout Northeast Ohio. Antoine D. Cook, 46, of Akron, was sentenced to 420 months (35 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent after a federal jury   more

BEREA, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW leads AI integration for Cleveland small business marketing As faculty and students engage businesses in generative AI and automation, the University will also launch a parallel track of on-campus training to expand AI mastery for students and faculty at BW. Baldwin Wallace University is rolling out workshops this fall to teach Northeast Ohio small businesses how to harness artificial intelligence (AI) ap  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Misogi AI Solutions: Leveraging AI To Improve Sales By Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Businesses toil over cold calls and email campaigns to generate sales, often with poor results. Aaron Perry, a senior majoring in economics at Cedarville University from Overland Park, Kansas, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to turn unresponsive contacts into paying clients through his new business,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Charter Communications Endorses Moreno's HIRE Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Charter Communications, a major American telecommunications and media company, endorsed Senator Bernie Moreno's (R-Ohio) Halting International Relocation of Employment Act or HIRE Act, to crackdown on corporations chasing a quick profit at the expense of American workers. "Our 100% US-based employee workforce is critical to our  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches New Ad Campaign Slamming Republicans' Price Hikes and Health Care Crisis * Today, the DSCC launched a new digital ad campaign slamming Senate Republican candidates for spiking costs on everything from health care and groceries to gas and electricity and ripping away health care coverage while driving the country towards a government shutdown. The new spot, " Magic Tri  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 25-22) on September 25, 2025, by LAra Loewenstein, Paul Willen, Yuxi Yao, and David Zhang entitled "Is There a Puzzle in Underwater Mortgage Default?" Here are excerpts: * * * A recurring question in the mortgage default literature is why underwater default is rare relative to model predictions. We find that one answer is miscalibration of flow payoffs. We build a novel, detailed  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * From awareness to action: American Red Cross drives support during Sickle Cell Awareness Month * For three decades, Nationwide has partnered with the American Red Cross to support lifesaving blood donation efforts. This September, during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, that commitment continues with a focus on expanding access to care for the approximately 100,000 Americans living w  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ramaswamy Continues Dodging Epstein Questions from Reporters * Columbus, Ohio - Vivek Ramaswamy is continuing his routine of dodging reporters after facing pressure to explain his stance on releasing the Epstein files. Last week, he promised to speak with reporters after an event, only to sneak out to avoid facing difficult questions. Ramaswamy called himself the " first and most vocal proponent o  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Ivorian National Extradited to the United States to Face Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy Charges Firearms allegedly headed for Africa were obtained throughout Northeast Ohio * An Ivorian national has been extradited to the United States for his role in a conspiracy to smuggle goods out of the United States, involving dozens of firearms all  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * 7 Ways Immersive Experiences Help Us Explore the Future KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Creating an immersive experience of the future allows us to make the future a reality and explore what it could be * Learn seven ways immersive experiences are a powerful futures thinking tool At SXSW EDU 2025, KnowledgeWorks invited participants to step into the future, not just imagine it. The "Red Pecan Learning Comm  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami, Butler Tech collaborate on teacher education pathways Initiative will reduce both time and cost to becoming a licensed educator * Miami University and Butler Tech are teaming up to help reduce both the time and cost required to become a licensed educator. Butler Tech students will begin their teacher education pathway in high school, earning college credit to continue seamlessly into Miami's teacher preparat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Presses Intel For Update on Factory in Ohio Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) penned a letter to Intel's Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan requesting an update on the delay of the $20 billion semiconductor factory that Intel agreed to build in New Albany, Ohio. "It is my responsibility to ensure that the ratepayers and taxpayers in the state of Ohio are not being taken advantage of and t  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide launches weather alert program to help farmers protect against hail and wind damage * As extreme weather continues to pose ongoing challenges to agricultural operations across the country, Nationwide is stepping up with a new tool to help farmers stay ahead of the storm. The insurer has partnered with a third party to alert farm policyholders when inclement weather is   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner and Nadler Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Align Government Funding Schedule with Calendar Year * Washington D.C. \- Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) reintroduced the It's About Time Act, bipartisan legislation that changes the federal government's funding schedule to align with the calendar year. "With the threat of a government shutdown once aga  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * New UCS Analysis Reveals Billions of Dollars in Unreported Data Center Costs Passed onto PJM Customers * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (September 15, 2025)--A new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals how millions of people across Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia are footing the bill for an additional $  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- University Hospitals (UH), Cleveland, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for necessary reforms to the agency's proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program. The letter emphasized the urgent need for adjustments to physician reimbursement structures to ensure continued access to high-quality medical care across the nation. The organization highlighted the critical role of inflation-b  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Sept. 20-29, 2025: * * * UD in the News Sept. 20-29 Local news outlets covered the ground breaking of onMain, Dayton's innovation district. NBC News, The Conversation, Spectrum News 1 Ohio and School Business Now highlighted UD faculty research and expertise. * * * Construction of multi-million dollar transformation of former fairgrounds to innovation hub begins Dayton Daily News, WHIO-TV, WD  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * US Space Force releases new Human Performance and Readiness manual * The U.S. Space Force released its first Space Force Manual 36-2905, Human Performance and Readiness, which establishes clear, mission-focused standards to optimize Guardian fitness and readiness. All Guardians are now required to complete a Human Performance Assessment once a year if they are enrolled i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Wright State University issued a report estimating that the economic cost of mental illness in the Dayton, Ohio, region reached more than $30 billion in 2023. The comprehensive study, which applied regional and national cost models to Dayton's 11-county area, assessed lost economic output, redirected healthcare spending, and the value of lives lost prematurely due to mental illness. The study determined that mental illness reduced the region's GDP by $12.65  more