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Auditor’s report urges school districts to adopt policies to govern use of online fundraising
Ohio Auditor of State
Across Ohio, hundreds of teachers are using crowdfunding – online fundraising – to generate donations to provide materials to enhance the educational experience of their students. A new report and survey from Auditor of State Dave Yost found that many school districts do not have policies to guide teachers and administrators on how to use crowdfunding properly. The report provides best practices for districts considering these policies.
Date Published: August 3, 2018
Dayton area attorney receives stayed suspension
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A Dayton area attorney received a six-month stayed suspension from the Ohio Supreme Court recently for his conduct related to the disputed representation of a client.
Date Published: August 3, 2018
Libertarian Party of Ohio secures minor party status
Ohio Secretary of State's Office
The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office recently announced that a committee seeking minor party status for the Libertarian Party of Ohio has met the necessary requirements.
Date Published: August 3, 2018
Retirement living options should be considered during working years
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Whether to downsize, age in place or buy into a retirement community is an important decision individuals approaching retirement age encounter before parting ways with careers and the daily grind.
Date Published: August 3, 2018
Ohio man sentenced for defrauding 44 clients out of more than $1.4 million
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
Defendant pretended to be former Navy SEAL
Date Published: August 2, 2018
Grove City lawmaker wants to rid pet food sources of euthanasia drug
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives recently heard testimony on a bill meant to protect our four-legged friends from a deadly drug that has shown up in commercial dog and cat foods.
Date Published: August 2, 2018
Attorney disbarred for failing to appeal client’s conviction
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court recently permanently disbarred a Cleveland attorney for violating several professional conduct rules, including failure to file an appeal of his client’s criminal conviction that he had promised to submit.
Date Published: August 2, 2018
Take control of your social media experience in 3 easy steps
BrandPoint
(BPT) Does all this talk about data and sharing on social media have you confused? Is your feed too noisy and you're not seeing posts from the people and brands you care about? Social media should be a fun place for you to have meaningful interactions with friends and family. Here are three simple steps to block the distractions and have more control over your social media experience.
Date Published: August 2, 2018
Supreme Court of Ohio to determine whether a nursing home can sue widow to pay for her deceased husband’s outstanding bill
Kathleen Maloney, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 18th, heard three oral arguments, including an argument from Cora Bell whose husband moved into a Carlisle skilled nursing care facility in January 2014 and died in May of that year. Embassy Healthcare, which operates the nursing home, sent a letter to Bell in November about an outstanding bill of $1,678 for her husband’s care without first submit its claim to her husband’s estate.
Date Published: August 1, 2018
How to reduce college costs while in high school
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
Focused on your family’s future, you’ve been dutifully saving for your child’s higher education expenses in Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage. Meanwhile, you keep reading articles showing that college costs are rising. As well as saving in a tax-advantaged 529 plan, your family can take additional steps to reduce higher education expenses before your student heads off to college. In fact, your child can even earn college credits while still in high school.
Date Published: August 1, 2018
PUCO offers tips to prepare for a power outage
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
This summer, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important outage preparation information. While the electric distribution system in Ohio is typically safe and reliable, weather conditions such as thunderstorms, high winds or tornados can cause service interruptions. The PUCO offers these tips for being prepared in the event electric customers experience an outage.
Date Published: August 1, 2018
Supreme Court of Ohio to determine whether jail-time credit can be earned for one crime while the defendant is jailed for another
Kathleen Maloney, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 17th, heard four oral arguments, including an appeal from the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office regarding whether a person can earn jail-time credit from one offense when in jail on a separate charge.
Date Published: July 31, 2018
Seven charged in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
A federal indictment unsealed recently charges seven people with engaging in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in the Miami Valley and across southern and central Ohio.
Date Published: July 31, 2018
PUCO seeks comment on AT&T Ohio application to end discount program
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) recently issued a call for comments regarding AT&T Ohio’s application to discontinue its participation in the federal Lifeline program throughout the majority of its service territory. Comments are due Aug. 31, 2018.
Date Published: July 31, 2018
Ohio man sentenced to 80 months in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
Ordered to remain under court supervision for the rest of his life
Date Published: July 30, 2018
PUCO encourages safe summer driving practices
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
During the summer season, thousands of travelers visiting family and friends depend on Ohio’s network of highways to get to their destination safely. In fact, Ohio has the nation's fourth largest interstate system with over 8,000 lane miles.
Date Published: July 30, 2018
Lawsuit over workers’ compensation fees must move to court of claims
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A class-action lawsuit filed in 2010 against the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) seeking the return of administration fees collected by a bank was improperly filed and must be pursued in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
Date Published: July 30, 2018
New law to boost hunting, fishing
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Of the bills rushed to Gov. John Kasich for his signature before summer break, Ohio lawmakers approved a Senate measure that supports modernization efforts by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Published: July 30, 2018
Awards to be presented at ABA annual meeting
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association will honor Sudanese lawyer Abdelrahman Al Gasim with its 2018 ABA International Human Rights Award in recognition of his long record of representing and expanding access to justice for victims of rights violations in Sudan. The award will be presented during the Distinguished Guest Award Dinner (International Law/BOG Program) at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Aug. 2, 6:30 to 11p.m. at the Saddle & Cycle Club, Ballroom, 900 W Foster Avenue.
Date Published: July 27, 2018
Consumer alert: Be skeptical of “free meal” insurance and financial services seminars
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment is cautioning Ohioans – especially middle-aged and older adults – to be skeptical of insurance and financial products and services seminars that entice people to attend by offering a free meal. Even though pitched as only being informational, attendees can find themselves being encouraged – and even pressured – to make a purchase during or after the event.
Date Published: July 27, 2018
OHFA awards over $2 million to provide affordable housing to seniors and veterans
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is providing $2,885,000 to McBride Place, a three-story, affordable housing development in Dayton, Ohio. This development will be located at 4100 West Third Street, which is on the Veterans Affairs (VA) campus, and will provide 59 units of affordable housing to seniors with special preference given to veterans.
Date Published: July 27, 2018
Unsung heroes of the legal profession to be recognized with new IBA Jurist Award
International Bar Association
A new International Bar Association (IBA) award, the IBA Jurist Award, is to celebrate the ‘unsung heroes’ of the legal profession: jurists who exemplify personal sacrifice and commitment to justice. Nominees can include, for example, lawyers undertaking cases pro bono in the pursuit of justice or judges who rule appropriately on landmark cases despite systemic or societal pressures. The IBA’s global search for these individuals is supported by Ashoka, the largest global network of leading social entrepreneurs working towards achieving social justice.
Date Published: July 27, 2018
Treasurer Josh Mandel announces launch of the Village of Portage checkbook on OhioCheckbook.com
Ohio State Treasurer
Momentum grows for statewide government transparency with over 1,390 local government and school districts partnering with OhioCheckbook.com
Date Published: July 26, 2018
Attorney General DeWine announces Teen Ambassador Board members
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently announced that more than 300 students representing 52 Ohio counties have been named to his office’s Teen Ambassador Board for the upcoming school year.
Date Published: July 26, 2018
ODH declares statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A
Ohio Department of Health
Vaccination urged for people with certain risk factors for preventable liver disease
Date Published: July 26, 2018
