Lt. j.g. Nick Bauer, a native of Lebanon, Ohio, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Wasp, an amphibious assault ship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Advocates are calling on the U.S. Senate Monday to investigate conflicts of interest from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The advocates argued Kagan was biased in favor of climate science and should not participate in a consequential case that could determine the future of climate change policies.

The Strait of Hormuz doesn't need to close to be weaponized. It only needs to look like it might. As long as global oil pricing stays anchored to a futures-based benchmark system, that instrument remains available, at very low cost, to whoever decides to use it next.

Highland County is ready to celebrate, and this weekend is the time to do it. Residents and visitors are invited to join a special America 250 event honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.