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Headlines 24 January 2025

Congressman applauds passage of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement applauding the House of Representatives passing H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. "As a physician, it is an anathema to me that anyone would not intervene to save a human life," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.

Headlines 24 January 2025

OhioMeansJobs Pike County hosts open interview event for Austin Powder

By Adam Days
Business Development Specialist
Community Action Committee of Pike County

Headlines 24 January 2025

Rep. Comer blasts Biden’s preemptive pardon of Jamie Raskin

"Jamie Raskin will be remembered for his abuse of power, hypocrisy, consistent dishonesty, and unwavering loyalty to Joe Biden, despite evidence showing that Biden and his family were involved in peddling influence for tens of millions of dollars with our adversaries around the world."

Headlines 23 January 2025

Niraj Antani announces campaign for Secretary of State

Today, former State Senator Niraj Antani announced a campaign for Secretary of State of Ohio. Sen. Antani served for over a decade as a State Senator and State Representative in the Ohio General Assembly, representing the greater Dayton area. The Republican primary in Ohio will take place in the spring of 2026.

Headlines 23 January 2025

Trump orders withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, erases actions on LGBTQ+ equality

Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and a mandate for federal workers to return to the office full-time.

Headlines 22 January 2025

Member of multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme involving off-the-road tires pleads guilty

A member of a $50 million, multi-state Ponzi scheme conspiracy pleaded guilty in federal court in the Southern District of Ohio recently.

Headlines 22 January 2025

DNC chair candidates embrace Biden’s oligarchy warning

Candidates for Democratic National Committee leadership posts largely embraced President Joe Biden’s warnings of an oligarchy taking shape in America during a series of forums Thursday in Detroit that ran nearly eight hours.

Headlines 22 January 2025

Celebrate 20 years of stewardship at the Ohio Marina Conference

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program is excited to announce that registration is now open for the ninth annual Ohio Marina Conference.

Headlines 22 January 2025

Trump would have been convicted on election interference charges, says special counsel

A final report from former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith contends that had President Donald Trump not won in November, he would have been convicted on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

Headlines 22 January 2025

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

Headlines 22 January 2025

Ohio woman charged after miscarriage sues city of Warren, Mercy Health in federal court

An Ohio woman who was criminally charged after having a miscarriage in her home has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Warren, city police officers, a local hospital and its owners.

Headlines 21 January 2025

Greenfield council meeting canceled

Due to conflicting schedules and an inability to meet a quorum, the Jan. 21 regular session council meeting for Greenfield has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Headlines 21 January 2025

Ohio governor signs child wellbeing bill; supporters look ahead to budget for funds

A measure that aims to help improve child outcomes in Ohio has been signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine.

Headlines 21 January 2025

Governor’s Office lists recent appointments

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments.

Headlines 20 January 2025

At least 61,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid health coverage if work requirements go forward

Proposed Medicaid work requirements mean more than 61,000 Ohioans could potentially lose their health insurance, if the incoming Trump administration allows Ohio Republican state leaders to proceed with their plan.

Headlines 20 January 2025

Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Securities, Financial Institutions announce multistate settlements

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities and Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) announce two separate settlements regarding multistate investigations impacting thousands of Ohioans.