Headlines 13 July 2026

Governor DeWine orders flags lowered in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered that, in accordance with the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of United States Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio until sunset on July 18.
In The News 13 July 2026
OSHP investigates fatal crash in Brown County
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Georgetown Post is currently investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred on state Route 32 near the intersection of U.S. 62, Eagle Township, Brown County, at approximately 9:28 a.m.
Sports 13 July 2026
Matt’s Take: A break from the Reds will be nice (something I never thought I would say)
The MLB All-Star Break is here, and I’ve never been more ready for it. While I am excited for Chase Burns and Sal Stewart, I am even more thrilled to have a break from watching this team play the worst baseball in the league, as they have since May 1.  
Opinions 13 July 2026
'An old-fashioned statesman and hawk'
When it came to foreign affairs, Graham was an old-fashioned statesman and hawk. He believed America was a force for good in the world, and he never hesitated to confront those who threatened our interests and our allies – from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea to terrorist organizations around the globe.
In The News 13 July 2026
SSCC awards Joyce Fender Family Scholarship to Angela Sheppard
The Southern State Community College Foundation has announced Angela Sheppard as the recipient of the Joyce Fender Family Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. 
In The News 13 July 2026
Voters will choose Graham’s successor on ballot through primary
The successor to the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham will be appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster and a special primary will be scheduled ahead of the November elections giving voters the choice for his successor on the ballot.
Social 13 July 2026
Fall Creek Friends Church's Vacation Bible School July 28-30
Fall Creek Friends Church's Vacation Bible School will be held 5-8 p.m. July 28-30.
In The News 13 July 2026
Secretary LaRose announces $1 million grant to strengthen poll worker recruitment, training 
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the latest statewide initiative to support Ohio’s county boards of elections as they recruit and train nearly 40,000 precinct election officials ahead of the November General Election.
In The News 13 July 2026
Rep. Nancy Mace calls for moratorium on AI data center deals
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has renewed her call for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina after a new CNBC report ranked the state among the top 10 best positioned to land artificial intelligence data center deals nationwide, even as public opposition to the industry's expansion grows.

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