Wednesday - September 9, 2026

News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors

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Alianza Americas: Pierre Damas Bel's Death is a Painful Cry of the Pain Inflicted by the Politics of Cruelty
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Pierre Damas Bel's death is a painful cry of the pain inflicted by the politics of cruelty. It Needs to Stop Now! Pierre's death is a painful reminder of the human consequences of immigration policies rooted in punishment, surveillance, and cruelty. - Yesterday, a young Haitian man took his life on the highway. P  more
Better metals are now possible through a novel analysis method
NOVELTY, Ohio, Sept. 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- ASM International posted the following news from Yale University: * * * Better metals are now possible through a novel analysis method In a new study, researchers from Yale University (New Haven, Conn.) show that a mold about half the size of a fingernail could lead to the development of stronger, higher-performing materials for airplanes and other uses. Their novel method provides unique insight into the microstructure and properties  more
Case Western Reserve: Five Outstanding Alumni Recognized for Their Impact, Achievements
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Five outstanding alumni recognized for their impact, achievements Awards will be presented during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend - The Alumni Association Awards honor alumni and friends whose professional accomplishments, service and leadership reflect the values and spirit of Case Western Reserve. The five 2026 recipients will be recognized at the Alumni Awards Luncheon during Homecoming and Reunio  more
Celebrating Automotive Design -- Past, Present and Future
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Automotive Design -- Past, Present and Future * by Cara Ramer Most car shows celebrate automotive history. The International Center for Creativity's Most car shows celebrate automotive history. The International Center for Creativity's Caffeine + Gasoline Car Show points to where automotive design is headed. Hosted by the International Center for Creativity (ICC), where Cedarville University's i  more
Center for Law and Social Policy: Stop the Harmful Surveillance of Black Communities - Let Our Kids Live
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release: * * * Stop the Harmful Surveillance of Black Communities - Let Our Kids Live The following statement can be attributed to Wendy Cervantes, director of the Immigration and Immigrant Families team at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Children's advocates mourn the death of Pierre Damas Bel, a Black 20-year-old first-year college student from Haiti with dreams of becoming a doctor. His pre  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Some States Make Strides to Direct More Child Support to Families, While Others Still Keep All Collections as Revenue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey, senior policy analyst on the Housing and Income Security Team, and Rachel Freitas, independent consultant for child support policy: * * * Some States Make Strides to Direct More Child Support to Families, While Others Still Keep All Collections as Revenue All families should receive the child support payments intended for them, which help cover essent  more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Sound the Alarm on Foreign Drug Recalls, Request Investigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Sound the Alarm on Foreign Drug Recalls, Request Investigation Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice Brown requesting the U.S. Government Accountabi  more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Sound the Alarm on Foreign Drug Recalls, Request Investigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Sound the Alarm on Foreign Drug Recalls, Request Investigation Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice Brown requesting the U.S. Governm  more
Cleveland State University Therapy Dogs Recognized as Crisis K9s Under New Ohio Program
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University Therapy Dogs Recognized as Crisis K9s Under New Ohio Program * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Cleveland State University (CSU) therapy dogs Rune and Thor, yellow labrador brothers who have become familiar faces across campus, are now officially recognized by the State of Ohio as working police K9s. Rune and Thor arrived at Cleveland State as 11-week-old puppies   more
Courier Issues Commentary: How Courier Local's Coverage Led the Way on Data Centers
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary on Sept. 1, 2026, by Keya Vakil and Michael Foley: * * * How Courier Local's Coverage Led the Way on Data Centers Everywhere you look, people are talking about data centers. "How Data Centers Broke American Politics," read a WIRED headline from early August. "The Great Bipartisan Data Center Smackdown Has Begun," read another from the Wall Street Journal. There is now virtually una  more
CSU Esports Player Earns Spot in Elite International Tournament
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Esports Player Earns Spot in Elite International Tournament * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Cleveland State University marketing junior and esports gamer Juan Sierra recently headed to the world stage. Sierra qualified to represent Team Colombia in the Overwatch World Cup, and competed in South Korea in front of tens of thousands of fans and an estimated online audience of about 100,  more
CSU PD Sets Golden Standard with Crisis K9 Program
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU PD Sets Golden Standard with Crisis K9 Program * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Cleveland State University's therapy dogs are helping show what modern university policing can look like. Now the state of Ohio is taking notice. Rune and Thor joined the CSU's Police Department in April 2022, before specialized state training for crisis and therapy K9s was formally available. Today, the  more
CWRU Researchers' Unprecedented Discovery of What Happens When Objects Enter Water at Extremely Fast Speeds
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU researchers' unprecedented discovery of what happens when objects enter water at extremely fast speeds Bryan Schmidt, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case School of Engineering Area of Focus: hypersonics, fluid dynamics, water entry in extreme environments Story by: Jasmine Vo As the world is moving toward faster vehicles and higher-processing-spe  more
David Livingston Returns to Mercyhurst as University's 14th President
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * David Livingston returns to Mercyhurst as university's 14th president Former faculty member and advancement leader brings nearly 30 years of higher education experience as Mercyhurst begins its second century. - For David J. Livingston, Ph.D., returning to Mercyhurst University represents more than a homecoming. It is a return to the place where much of his professional identity was formed. Livingston beg  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: GOP Senate Candidates Don't Give a Damn About Voters' Economic Concerns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOP Senate Candidates Don't Give a Damn About Voters' Economic Concerns Republican Senate Candidates are dismissing Americans' affordability concerns and telling struggling Americans to "earn more," "be patriots," and that they will be "fine" - As a record number of Americans say "their financial situation is worsening," Republican Senate candidates across key battleground states are  more
ESPN & ION TO BRING WTGL, THE NEW WOMEN'S TEAM GOLF LEAGUE FROM TMRW SPORTS AND LPGA, TO FANS ACROSS THE U.S.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN & ION TO BRING WTGL, THE NEW WOMEN'S TEAM GOLF LEAGUE FROM TMRW SPORTS AND LPGA, TO FANS ACROSS THE U.S. * Sept. 2, 2026 By jim.weiss The Powerful Combination of ESPN's Premier Sports Reach & ION's Free Over-the-Air and Multi-Platform Distribution Creates a National Stage for the Next Generation of Women's Team Golf Inaugural WTGL Season to Launch Sunday  more
Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members acr  more
Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding * Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana, September 1, 2026 - This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to prod  more
Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding; 4 Ohio Counties Also Contiguous
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding; 4 Ohio Counties Also Contiguous * Ohio Columbus, Ohio, September 2, 2026 - This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed e  more
Fewer Than Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From July 2025 To July 2026, Even As Data Center And Factory Contractors Struggle To Hire
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Fewer Than Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From July 2025 To July 2026, Even As Data Center And Factory Contractors Struggle To Hire * Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:39 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Baton Rouge, La. Have Largest Job Gains Over 12 Months; Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. and Lawton, Okla. Have Worst Number and Percent  more
Fifth Third Launches Truly Simple Credit Card, Helping Customers Save on Interest and Simplify Their Finances
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Launches Truly Simple(r) Credit Card, Helping Customers Save on Interest and Simplify Their Finances * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third (NYSE: FITB) today announced the launch of the Truly Simple(r) Credit Card, a new credit card designed to help customers simplify their finances, save on interest and stay in control of their goals. The Truly Simple(r) Credit Card featu  more
HARDI Distributors Report 6.7% Revenue Increase in July
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 (TNSxrep) -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * HARDI Distributors Report 6.7% Revenue Increase in July Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing sales by HARDI distributors increased by 6.7% during July 2026. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2026 is an increase of 2.7%. * * * Chart: HAR  more
HHS: Commit to Connect Webinar on Transportation Strategies to Strengthen Social Connectedness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Commit to Connect Webinar on Transportation Strategies to Strengthen Social Connectedness * Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET Register for the webinar Commit to Connect is a cross-sector initiative increasing the capacity of the aging and disability networks to address social isolation and loneliness and advance social connection as a   more
History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia,  more
ICYMI: Lying Vivek Ramaswamy Once Again Fact-Checked After Latest Scam Ad Falls Apart
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Lying Vivek Ramaswamy Once Again Fact-Checked After Latest Scam Ad Falls Apart * Columbus, Ohio -In case you missed it, professional scammer and liar Vivek Ramaswamy was caught distorting the truth again when an ad from his campaign was fact-checked. Ramaswamy's ad featured a notorious Ohio Republican activist lying about how her mother passed away. But the Columbus Dispatch revealed her mother spe  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: European Banks Fail to Unleash Potential of Green Bonds
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 3 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * European banks fail to unleash potential of green bonds Key Takeaways: * Among Europe's 47 largest banks, outstanding green bonds account for less than 1% of assets on average. * European banks' green bond programmes are held back by business-as-usual lending to high-emitting assets and a limited pipeline of green projects. * European banks allocate only   more
National Association of Home Builders: Large Metro Core Counties Drive Drop in Single-Family Market Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Large Metro Core Counties Drive Drop in Single-Family Market Share Single-family construction remained soft across most geographic areas in the second quarter of 2026, as rising building material costs, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on the industry. By contrast, multifamily construction strengthened in most regions, supported by solid rental   more
Ohio State Auditor: Compliance Audit Identifies $1.4 Million-plus in Improper Medicaid Payments and Interest to Summit County Medicaid Service Provider
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Compliance Audit Identifies $1.4 Million-plus in Improper Medicaid Payments and Interest to Summit County Medicaid Service Provider State auditors identified more than $1.2 million in improper Medicaid payments over a three-year period to a Summit County behavioral health agency, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday. With added interest, the Auditor of State's Office is recom  more
Ohio State Auditor: Former Director of Brumback Library Repays $15,000-plus After Investigation Confirms Personal Purchases With Library Credit Card
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Former Director of Brumback Library Repays $15,000-plus after Investigation Confirms Personal Purchases with Library Credit Card The former director of the Brumback Library in Van Wert repaid more than $15,000 under a special audit that found he used a library credit card for personal purchases. Details of the investigation into John Carr are included in a report released Tuesday by th  more
Ohio State Auditor: Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Corning in Perry County Ordered to Pay Restitution of $15,901.53
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Corning in Perry County Ordered to Pay Restitution of $15,901.53 The former fiscal officer for the Village of Corning in Perry County was ordered to pay $15,901.53 following her conviction on theft and other counts. Abby Fralick also received three years of community control and will have to complete 100 hours of community service after she pleaded guilt  more
Paralyzed Veterans of America Takes 2026 Healthcare Summit to Vegas to Advance Care for Spinal Cord Injury, MS, ALS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America Takes 2026 Healthcare Summit + Expo to Vegas to Advance Care for Spinal Cord Injury, MS, and ALS VA Secretary Doug Collins plus 400+ clinicians across U.S. unite to discuss emerging research, evaluate new tech, share breakthroughs, and strengthen medical care - LAS VEGAS, NV - Paralyzed Veterans of America today officially commenced its 2026 Healthcare Summit + Expo at the Hor  more
Physician-scientist and Informatics Leader Dr. Peter Embi to Helm NIH's National Library of Medicine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Physician-scientist and informatics leader Dr. Peter Embi to helm NIH's National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., today announced the selection of Peter Joseph Embi, M.D., M.S., as director of NIH's National Library of Medicine (NLM). Dr. Embi, an internationally recognized  more
PPG Completes Colorful Communities Project at Kindergarten Serving Children With Special Educational Needs in Poland
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * PPG completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at kindergarten serving children with special educational needs in Poland CIESZYN, Poland - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES(R) project at Integration Kindergarten No. 2, a facility that integrates children with special needs, in Cieszyn, Poland. The project brought together more than 50 volunteers from PPG a  more
RFA Welcomes Jeff Dwyer as Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Welcomes Jeff Dwyer as Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs * U.S. Department of Agriculture veteran Jeff Dwyer has joined the Renewable Fuels Association's Washington office as Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs. "With his background in trade, ag policy and economics, Jeff will be a terrific addition to our association," said RFA President and CEO  more
Seth Walsh Slams Jay Edwards In New Op-Ed: "Ohioans Are Paying Higher Energy Rates Because Of His Failed Leadership"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Seth Walsh Slams Jay Edwards In New Op-Ed: "Ohioans Are Paying Higher Energy Rates Because Of His Failed Leadership" * COLUMBUS, OH - In a new opinion piece, candidate for Ohio Treasurer Seth Walsh is making clear that as Ohio Republicans lay out the red carpet for the data centers that drive up electricity bills, he is running to defend Ohio families from the harmful deals that threaten our communities and  more
SHOCKING REPORT: Republicans Are Worried About Jon Husted's Failing Senate Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * SHOCKING REPORT: Republicans Are Worried About Jon Husted's Failing Senate Campaign * NBC News: Republican concerns mount as Sen. Jon Husted navigates a tricky race in Ohio COLUMBUS, OHIO -Shocking new reporting from NBC News shows that Republicans are deeply concerned about Jon Husted's failing Senate campaign. Republicans say Husted's campaign is "getting thrashed" and that Husted's "negatives are spikin  more
TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Sabine Kretzschmar
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Sabine Kretzschmar * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we'll profile each speaker who will take the stage at the event. Meet Sabine Kretzschmar. Sabine Kretzschmar is an art historian and museum professional with more than 30 years of experience as a curator, museum educator, collections director and   more
Testing metallic glass on the ISS
NOVELTY, Ohio, Sept. 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- ASM International posted the following news from Saarland University: * * * Testing metallic glass on the ISS Researchers Saarland University (Saarbrucken, Germany), are studying metallic-glass alloys in experiments carried out on board the International Space Station (ISS). Working with the European Space Agency and the German Aerospace Center, in the fall of 2026, the team will investigate the properties of these alloys using hot, l  more
The Buckeye Institute Calls on Court to Rein in Lower Courts Not Adhering to Rules on Civil Procedure
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 [Category: Think Tank] -- 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 Calls on Court to Rein in Lower Courts Not Adhering to Rules on Civil Procedure * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed its third amicus brief in the National Prescription Opiate multidistrict litigation case (In re OptumRx) b  more
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Team for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announces team for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the 2026 U.S. Youth Olympic Games Team that will compete at the Youth Olympic Games from Oct. 31-Nov. 13 in Dakar, Senegal. Team USA's delegation will include 29 total athletes representing 12 sports and ranging in age from   more
Virginia Tech: Why Feeding Birds Can Make You Feel Better
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Why feeding birds can make you feel better A research team led by Virginia Tech found that people connected feeding and watching birds with positive emotions, engagement, and a sense of meaning. By Max Esterhuizen More than 56 million U.S. adults feed wild birds. For many, filling a feeder is a routine way to connect with birds and other wildlife. But researchers know less about what that interaction  more