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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for Friday May 08, 2026 ( 58 items )  

4 WVU students awarded prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 7 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 4 WVU students awarded prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships * Four West Virginia University students have joined the ranks of the nation ' s top emerging researchers after earning prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. This year's winners are Daniel Campa, of Morgantown; Colin Krisulevicz, of Salisbury, Maryland; Rebecca Ozbolt, of Akron, Ohio; and Samuel S  more

ACLU Speech, Privacy & Technology Project Senior Staff Attorney Sykes Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Emerson J. Sykes, senior staff attorney of the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project at the American Civil Liberties Union, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Good morning, Chair Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, Subcommittee Chair Burgess, Subcommittee Ranking   more

Ahead of RFK Jr. Visit to Northeast Ohio, Rep. Sykes Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Lower Health Costs
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of RFK Jr. Visit to Northeast Ohio, Rep. Sykes Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Lower Health Costs Ahead of a planned visit to Northeast Ohio by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) is highlighting her bipartisan work to expand access to healthy foods, lower costs, and address the root causes of chronic disea  more

Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Langhofer Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Dear Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: "The college classroom with its surrounding environs is peculiarly the 'marketpla  more

American College of Surgeons: One Thousand More Steps: A Simple, Powerful Prescription for Surgical Recovery
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * One Thousand More Steps: A Simple, Powerful Prescription for Surgical Recovery New study finds that each additional 1,000 steps a patient takes after surgery is linked to fewer complications, a lower readmission rate, and shorter hospital stays Key Takeaways * Each additional 1,000 steps per day after surgery is linked to 18% lower odds of complications, 16% lower odds of readmissi  more

American Council of Trustees & Alumni Fellow McGuire Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Steven McGuire, Paul and Karen Levy fellow in campus freedom at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to test  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 7 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state and territory letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of parental rights. It has been reported that schools within the Montgomery County Public School District in Maryland push students toward  more

BGSU Falcon Flight Team Earns Third Consecutive Trip to Nationals
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 8 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU Falcon Flight Team earns third consecutive trip to nationals Six-day SAFECON competition will challenge students in flying, navigation, safety and simulation events By Branden Ferguson The Bowling Green State University Falcon Flight Team is heading back to the national stage, earning a spot at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition for the third consecutive year. Team me  more

Brown, Olszewski Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Olszewski Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health * Washington, DC - As the nation recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) have introduced the REFRESH Act, legislation to create a new federal grant program to support educator wellness and mental health programs. The REFRESH Act would authorize  more

Building removal, energy systems conversion projects to begin this month
OXFORD, Ohio, May 7 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Building removal, energy systems conversion projects to begin this month * The building removal process for Hanna House, Wells Hall, Joyner House, and Williams Hall will begin with the installation of fencing around the project site after Miami's spring commencement on May 16. Structural demolition will begin in early June for Wells Hall, Hanna House, and Joyner House and by late June for Williams Hall. Restoration   more

Case Western Reserve: Alumna Honors Late Husband With Endowment Supporting Student Journalism
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Alumna honors late husband with endowment supporting student journalism College reunions are typically spent looking backwards, reminiscing about the good ol' days. But sometimes they impact the future. Thanks to an idea first formed at the 50th anniversary celebration of The Observer, Case Western Reserve University's student-run newspaper, and a $100,000 commitment from Janet Lapidus Poole (WRC '73),  more

Cleveland Clinic Releases New National Report on the State of Women's Health in the U.S.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7 [Category: BizHospital] (TNSrpt) -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Releases New National Report on the State of Women's Health in the U.S. * A new national report from Cleveland Clinic's Women's Comprehensive Health and Research Center highlights gaps in how women across generations understand, access and manage their health. The findings show that financial concerns, inconsistent engagement with preventive care and limit  more

Cleveland Museum of Art Acquires Rare Gold Box By Decorative Arts Visionary, Juste-Aurele Meissonnier
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Cleveland Museum of Art Acquires Rare Gold Box by Decorative Arts Visionary, Juste-Aurele Meissonnier The Cleveland Museum of Art has acquired an extraordinarily rare gold snuffbox made in Paris in 1728-29 by Juste-Aurele Meissonnier, the most revolutionary forerunner of the Rococo style in the decorative arts. Of exceptional art historical importance, the box is one of only five known objects i  more

Cleveland State University Set to Celebrate the Class of 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University Set to Celebrate the Class of 2026 * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Cleveland State University (CSU) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 2,400 petitioning graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies. Bachelor's and master's degree candidates will be honored Saturday, May 9 over two ceremonies at the CSU Wolstein Center. The first c  more

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Shows Promise Managing Menopausal Insomnia and Hot Flashes
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Shows Promise Managing Menopausal Insomnia and Hot Flashes New study demonstrates that cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention can produce meaningful short-term improvem  more

Commencement 2026: Oceanography student learns about outsized impact
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Oceanography student learns about outsized impact * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 7, 2026 - Tiny photosynthetic organisms in the ocean called phytoplankton play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth's climate. Margaret Bernish is fascinated by them. "I love phytoplankton because they're so important to the global cycling of nutrients and energy despite being so  more

Congresswoman Brown Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Cleveland Metroparks CHEERS Project
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Cleveland Metroparks CHEERS Project * Cleveland, OH - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined Cleveland Metroparks at the E. 72 nd Lakefront Reservation to announce over $1 million in new federal funding for Cleveland Metroparks' CHEERS park expansion project expanding recreational access to the Lakefront in Cleveland. Onc  more

Darling newest member of Miami Board of Trustees
OXFORD, Ohio, May 7 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Darling newest member of Miami Board of Trustees * William Darling '90, director of Assistive Technology of Ohio, is the newest appointment to the Miami University Board of Trustees. Darling's term began March 1 and ends on Feb. 29, 2032. Darling earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami in 1990. He was also a member of the university's track and field team. He received a master's degree in Rehabilitation C  more

Davidson Calls for Action After Investigation Reveals Massive Medicaid Fraud in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson Calls for Action After Investigation Reveals Massive Medicaid Fraud in Ohio * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, May 7, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after a Daily Wire investigation revealed widespread Medicaid fraud across Ohio. The investigation found that Ohio's Medicaid program paid out roughly $1 billion in 2024 for "home health services," oft  more

DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear on MS NOW: "This is Our Most Important Cycle Ever"
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear on MS NOW: "This is our most important cycle ever" Yesterday, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Andy Beshear sat down for an exclusive interview with MS NOW's Ali Vitali at the DGA headquarters to discuss the importance of electing Democratic governors and expanding the map to go on offense in red states. Read the full article, with key excerpts   more

Dinsmore Named BTI Associate Satisfaction A Lister
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Named BTI Associate Satisfaction A Lister Associates enjoy working at Dinsmore, according to a new survey by BTI Consulting Group. The Firm earned a place on BTI's Associate Satisfaction A Listers 2026 list, reflecting the overwhelmingly positive feedback from associates across the Firm's national footprint. Associates surveyed by BTI identified Dinsmore as a Leader in the activities   more

Edith Rickert: Novelist, Chaucer scholar and WWI code breaker
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Edith Rickert: Novelist, Chaucer scholar and WWI code breaker * Assoc. Prof. Emerita Christina von Nolcken liked taking students on "little jaunts," trips to the Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center. There she would show them the famous eight-volume work The Text of the Canterbury Tales, Studied on the Basis of All Known Manuscripts, by scholars and University of Chicago professors John  more

EEOC Delivers on Administration Priorities and President Trump's Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Delivers on Administration Priorities and President Trump's Executive Orders * WASHINGTON - Over the past 15 months of the second Trump Administration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas has undertaken exhaustive efforts to restore evenhanded enforcement of employment civil rights laws on behalf of all Americans, includ  more

Federal Changes Could Strip Some Ohioans' Food Assistance by the End of the Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Federal changes could strip some Ohioans' food assistance by the end of the month "Big Beautiful Bill" policies will especially harm seniors * Last week, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) began informing some Ohioans that they could lose access to food assistance as soon as May 31st. Seniors will be disproportionately affected: I  more

First UD Health Engagement Fellows graduate
DAYTON, Ohio, May 7 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * First UD Health Engagement Fellows graduate * They screened preschoolers' vision, helped seniors access fresh food and supported early detection efforts for sickle cell disease. Now, the first University of Dayton Health Engagement Fellows are graduating. For three years, the inaugural group of fellows logged about 12,500 hours with community partners like Dayton Children's Hospital, Daybreak, Sunlight Villa  more

Founding University of Georgia College of Engineering Dean Tapped as 11th President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 8 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Founding University of Georgia College of Engineering Dean Tapped as 11th President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He will assume the role on June 1. An accomplished administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher ed  more

From Combat Skies to Classroom Leadership: The Extraordinary Career of Col. Regina C. Aune
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 7 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * From Combat Skies to Classroom Leadership: The Extraordinary Career of Col. Regina C. Aune * Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Regina C. Aune built a career defined by courage, leadership, and lasting contributions to military medicine. A former chair of the Department of Nursing Research and Commandant of the Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing, and Deputy Brigade Commander at the Uniformed Ser  more

Fugitive Located in Ecuador After 11 Years on the Run
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Fugitive Located in Ecuador After 11 Years on the Run * Wheeling, WV - An Ohio County man wanted for Possession of Child Pornography was arrested yesterday by the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami, Florida. David Buzzard, 76, was indicted on April 7, 2015, in the Northern District of West Virginia, due to an investigation conducted by the FBI. He is alleged to have knowingly possessed  more

Historic Finishes for Wayne State University Speech Team - Debate Earns Second Straight Championship
DETROIT, Michigan, May 8 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Historic finishes for Wayne State University Speech team; Debate earns second straight championship The Wayne State University Department of Communication's competitive speech and debate teams had another incredible competitive season. At the 2026 National Forensic Association national championship in Nashville, the team finished fourth in the nation out of approximately 70 schools -- the highest sweepstakes   more

ICYMI: Goodlander, Joyce Introduce Legislation to Recognize April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month"
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Goodlander, Joyce Introduce Legislation to Recognize April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month" * Concord, N.H. - Last week, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month," highlighting the critical role native plants play in supporting ecosystems, strengthening local economies, and preserving Americ  more

John Carroll University Receives NetVUE Grant to Advance Onward and Vocational Discernment
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 8 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * John Carroll University Receives NetVUE Grant to Advance Onward and Vocational Discernment John Carroll University has been awarded a nearly $100,000 grant from NetVUE to advance the continued development of Onward, its signature student success platform launching in Fall 2026. The funding will help accelerate the development of a discernment-driven advising model that invites students to engage not on  more

Legal Aid Announces 2026 "Partners in Justice"
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8 -- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland issued the following news: * * * Legal Aid announces 2026 "Partners in Justice" The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is pleased to announce our 2026 "Partners in Justice." These local leaders serve as Legal Aid ambassadors to their law firms and corporate counsel departments. This year, 97 ambassadors are participating from 61 law firms and corporations across Northeast Ohio. Partners in Justice help promote Legal Aid's work to t  more

McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul -chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events -introduced the Guard the Skies Act along with Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), and Josh Gottheim  more

McDonald Hopkins: Managing AI Risks - Policies, Privacy and Practical Safeguards Your Organization Needs to Know
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Managing AI risks: Policies, privacy and practical safeguards your organization needs to know By Karen Bridges, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM In McDonald Hopkins' April webinar, "Managing AI Risk: Policies, Privacy, and Practical Safeguards," attorney Karen Bridges discussed how organizations can adopt AI while managing legal, operational, and reputational risk. As AI use accelerates, governance is lagging, leav  more

Melanie Eichler spent academic year researching, presenting across the country as Goldwater Scholar
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 7 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Melanie Eichler spent academic year researching, presenting across the country as Goldwater Scholar As Ashland University's first-ever Goldwater Scholar, senior biochemistry major Melanie Eichler spent the 2025-26 academic year taking her undergraduate research to national stages in Houston and Atlanta while continuing to conduct research in the lab at the Kettering Science Center. Having been a recipient of one of t  more

Menopause Society: Abdominal Obesity May Lead to More Severe Menopause Symptoms
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Abdominal Obesity May Lead to More Severe Menopause Symptoms New study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation suggests abdominal obesity can lead to more severe forgetfulness  more

Miami University film students win College Movie Festival for second straight year
OXFORD, Ohio, May 7 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University film students win College Movie Festival for second straight year * The cast and crew of "The Icarus Project" (submitted photo). Filming 'The Icarus Project' Luke Wilson, a sophomore with a double major in Physics and Media and Communication, was responsible for the digital effects and worked on the screenplay with A na Elizia de Melo Garcia, who will graduate May 16 with a master's in English. "   more

Milbeth Allen Named 2026 Hawkins Educator of the Year
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Milbeth Allen Named 2026 Hawkins Educator of the Year Western & Southern named Milbeth Allen, a teacher at Cincinnati Public Schools' Bond Hill Academy, as the 2026 Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year. The award, established by Western & Southern in 2007, is celebrating its 20th year. Each year, it honors one educator in CPS who elevates the educati  more

Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First Quarter
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First Quarter The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44, unchanged year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy I  more

Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The stayed rule,  more

New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts Albany, NY -- The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Department, has granted an injunction that prevents the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) from enforcing a ban on two refrigerants utilized in the commer  more

NRCC Issues Statement on OH-01
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on May 6, 2026: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Ohio's 1st Congressional District primary election: "Air Force veteran Eric Conroy's decisive primary victory in this Trump won district sets Greg Landsman up for his toughest election yet. While liberal Landsman broke federal law to line his own pockets and defunded the police, Eri  more

NRCC Issues Statement on OH-13
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on May 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on OH-13 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Ohio's 13th Congressional District primary election: "Democrat Emilia Sykes has ditched hardworking Ohioans to prioritize appeasing the radical far-left with her votes in Washington while ensuring vacation time with the Socialist Squad. Carey Coleman is a tr  more

Office of Undergraduate Research Accepting Proposals for 2026 Fall Research Programs
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Office of Undergraduate Research Accepting Proposals for 2026 Fall Research Programs * The call for fall 2026 Academic Year Research Program (AYRP) proposals is now open. All applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The application can be found on the Office of Undergraduate Research website. This is a great opportunity to engage in undergraduate research during the academic year and students of all d  more

Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Huntington Township Fiscal Officer Over Extra Paycheck and Late Fees
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Huntington Township Fiscal Officer Over Extra Paycheck and Late Fees A finding for recovery of $1,493.03 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for Huntington Township in Gallia County, mostly over an extra paycheck that she issued to herself. The finding against Ashly Walker was included in an audit of the township's finances fro  more

Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Perry Township Administrator Over Penalties From Late Payroll Remittances
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Perry Township Administrator over Penalties from Late Payroll Remittances A finding for recovery of $2,876.43 was issued against the former administrator of Perry Township in Franklin County over fees and penalties from late payments of retirement system withholdings. The finding against Beth Beatty was included in an audit of the township's fin  more

Ohio State Auditor: Special Audit Details Investigation Into Former Carrollton Exempted Village Schools Treasurer, Who Was Convicted of Theft in Office
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Carrollton Exempted Village Schools Treasurer, Who Was Convicted of Theft in Office A finding for recovery of $42,529.11 was issued Thursday against the former treasurer for Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, who was convicted of stealing money from the district. The total against Amy Spears included court-ordered restitution, plus other   more

Ohio State Auditor: Tri-County Career Center Recovers Nearly $479,000 Through Insurance, Deductible Repayment Following Phishing Scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Tri-County Career Center Recovers Nearly $479,000 through Insurance, Deductible Repayment following Phishing Scam The Tri-County Career Center in Athens County has recovered nearly $479,000 it lost after it failed to follow standards and guidance issued by the Auditor of State's Office and fell victim to an email phishing scheme. The school's insurance carrier covered $473,752 of the los  more

Ports of Indiana and Indiana University Southeast launch port internship to boost state logistics workforce
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 7 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Ports of Indiana and Indiana University Southeast launch port internship to boost state logistics workforce * JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (May 6, 2026) - Ports of Indiana and Indiana University Southeast have partnered to launch a logistics internship to support local workforce needs and introduce college students to port operations. In May, the program's first intern, Jonas Powers, will begin a 15-we  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Workforce Housing
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Workforce Housing * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Workforce Housing Tax Credit (WHTC) Act. Rep. Mike Carey (OH-15) co-leads this bipartisan bill that would increase the supply of affordable housing for middle-income families who earn too much to qualify for low-income affordab  more

Saluki Pride: James Garvey Receives SIU's Scholar Excellence Award
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: James Garvey receives SIU's Scholar Excellence Award James Garvey is an internationally known scholar and researcher with countless publications and grants to his name and for those accomplishments and his transformative teaching, he has earned recognition as SIU's 2026 university-level Scholar Excellence Award winner. This is one of eight Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards pre  more

Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results * May 7, 2026 By Carolyn Micheli CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $517 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $18 million or 20 cents per share. Business notes : * Net leverage at the end of the first quarter was 3.9x, per   more

Sen. Husted Leads Effort to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Husted leads effort to expand broadband access in rural Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) in introducing the Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act. This bill would increase access to broadband for rural communities across Appalachia. Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) introduced the companion bill to the Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act in the House   more

Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Sets May 13 Hearing on America 250 - Industrialization & Rise of Small Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers" at 2:30 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at 428A Russell Senate Office Building: Witness Panel 1 * Mr. Edward "Ned" Hill, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, The Ohio Manufacturing Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH * Ms. Danielle M. Petrak, Curator, Watts Museum, West Virginia University,   more

UToledo Engineering Research Society Awards First Seed Grants
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Engineering Research Society Awards First Seed Grants * The University of Toledo College of Engineering has announced the first grant awards from its newly formed Engineering Research Society (ERS), marking a significant milestone in the college's goal to further strengthen its role in UToledo's standing as a premier Carnegie R1 research institution. ERS is a membership-based organization co-led by Don  more

UToledo Unveils Online Master's Degree Focused on Health Outcomes and Analytics
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Unveils Online Master's Degree Focused on Health Outcomes and Analytics * As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on data-driven analysis to evaluate treatments and improve care delivery, The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has redesigned a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Health Outcomes and Value Analytics (MSPS-HOVA) and ta  more

Western & Southern's Financial Results and Positive AM Best Outlook Punctuate Outstanding 2025
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Western & Southern's Financial Results and Positive AM Best Outlook Punctuate Outstanding 2025 Western & Southern reports record 2025 financial results in nearly every key financial measure, including total revenue, net investment income, operating income, and assets owned, while earning a positive outlook from AM Best, a leading credit rating agency for the  more

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles and Protect American Auto Industry and National Security
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles and Protect American Auto Industry and National Security Last week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) rolled out the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, legislation designed to defend the American auto industry against the increasing threat of Chinese-manufactured vehicles. By cutting off Chinese vehic  more