In The News 15 July 2026

New partnerships transforming southern Ohio jobs center

A powerful new chapter of American industrial renewal is taking shape in southern Ohio, where U.S. Paper Mill is transforming the former Pixelle Specialty Solutions plant in Chillicothe into a 21st century regional hub for advanced manufacturing, aerospace innovation, medical device production, research and development and next-generation computing technologies.
In The News 15 July 2026
Sen. Husted helps secure millions for northeast Ohio manufacturing hub, supporting up to 20,000 jobs
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) this week announced that the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Case Western Reserve University’s Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology (NEO-SMART) initiative as one of just 12 recipients nationwide to receive an NSF Regional Innovation Engines award.
In The News 15 July 2026
Prosecutor can appeal judge’s decision to overturn jury’s guilty verdict
A prosecutor may seek court permission to appeal a trial judge’s post-verdict judgment of acquittal of a criminal defendant, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled this week.
Opinions 15 July 2026
We can still stop birth tourism
The high court’s 6-3 feel-good affirmation of birthright citizenship misstates history, devalues citizenship, endangers national security, and incentivizes Democrats to again open our borders.
In The News 15 July 2026
U.S. House votes to make daylight savings time permanent
“By moving the clock back an hour in winter, permanent Daylight Savings Time would push winter sunrises to an absurdly late hour, depriving Americans of morning sunshine that’s essential for our safety and well-being,” Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., told lawmakers when the bill was introduced in 2025.
In The News 15 July 2026
U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in better than expected June report
U.S. inflation decreased by 0.4% in June, for a seasonally adjusted total of 3.5% over the year, driven by rapidly falling energy costs, according to a new report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
In The News 15 July 2026
‘Much ado about nothing:’ Judge denies Hillsboro man’s motion for new trial in engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity case
Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss rendered a decision Monday denying a motion for a new trial filed by a Hillsboro man convicted of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, after the judge called the defendant’s arguments “a load of crap” at a July 8 hearing.
In The News 14 July 2026
Congressman Taylor leads resolution condemning SNAP fraud
“For far too long, SNAP fraudsters chasing a quick payday have taken food out of the mouths of vulnerable Americans," said Congressman Taylor. “USDA’s initial estimate that at least $3 billion in SNAP funds were lost to fraud, waste, and abuse underscores the urgent need to safeguard taxpayer dollars and strengthen accountability."
Opinions 14 July 2026
Sen. Graham: Man of great faith, fierce fighter for South Carolina, America
From colleagues in both major parties to leaders of foreign nations, appreciation for the public service of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has been overwhelming since he died Saturday night.
Opinions 14 July 2026
My 10 minutes on 'Sixty Minutes'
Scott Pelley’s extraordinary juvenile meltdown over being fired from Sixty Minutes, recalled a moment in my life when I was facing the meat grinder that most “guests” on the program dreaded.
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