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Peace Officers Memorial Day, Police Week proclaimed

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed during our nation’s time-honored Police Week, we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our families and communities.
Matt’s Take: A cup of Reds optimism 
“Same old Reds,” said the fans who don’t watch every single inning. Hey, I get it, I am frustrated too. I’m 31 and haven’t seen success from this organization in my entire life, but let’s relax just a little.  
Free mental wellness course for students now available on NFHS Learning Center
In response to growing concerns around mental health issues among adolescents nationwide, the NFHS has launched a new online course for high school students that provides education and resources on mental wellness.
Ohio’s Hospice 2026 Golf Classic set for Aug. 28
The Ohio’s Hospice 2026 Golf Classic will be held Friday, Aug. 28 at Elks 797 Golf Course, 2593 Rombach Ave., Wilmington.
2026 Jenco Award nominations open
The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2026 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership.
Conditions in Haiti ‘grave’ as Supreme Court weighs allowing revoked legal status and deportation
About 45,000 Haitians in Ohio are waiting nervously as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a Trump-administration move to force them back to their homeland. As they do, a new assessment says that conditions in Haiti are about as bad as anywhere in the world.
Highland County Sports Schedule: May 11-17
Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of May 11-16 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change.
Ohio Department of Commerce reminds home sellers, landlords of required lead‑based paint disclosures
As homebuying season ramps up across the state, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is reminding licensees, homeowners and landlords of their responsibilities when selling, leasing or renting out older homes that may contain lead-based paint. The Division is calling attention to this issue following more than 450 downloads of its Lead‑Based Paint Disclosure Form both in April 2025 and 2026.
Ohio data center ban advocates are trying to get 413,000 signatures by July 1
Despite being up against a tight deadline, a group of southern Ohioans are confident they will get enough signatures to get a data center ban on the November ballot.
Officers mourn fallen Chicago cop as policy debate grows
Officer John Bartholomew, 38, was killed April 25 after authorities say 26-year-old Alphanso Talley — a repeat offender who was on electronic monitoring after prosecutors sought to keep him detained — opened fire inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital while fleeing police.
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