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CAANE Elder Celebration - June 7, 2018

Local seniors are invited to attend a day of workshops and gain information about healthy lifestyles and how to protect themselves against abuse, neglect and exploitation. The CAANE Elder Celebration will be held Thursday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trotwood YMCA (506 E. Main St., Trotwood OH 45426).

County Commissioners to appoint Michael Colbert as County Administrator

Montgomery County Commissioners Judy Dodge, Dan Foley and Debbie Lieberman have announced the selection of Michael Colbert as the next Montgomery County Administrator. Colbert is currently Assistant County Administrator – Development Services and oversees Workforce and Economic Development. He will replace Joe Tuss who is retiring at the end of August.

Progress report - Justice Committee for the Montgomery County jail

Thirteen months ago, in response to numerous lawsuits brought against Montgomery County for alleged abuses, the Montgomery County Commissioners and the County Sheriff jointly selected citizens to form a non-partisan Justice Committee charged over two years to review and analyze the strengths, weaknesses and challenges of the jail, and to provide the Sheriff and County Commissioners with recommendations for improvements. The committee is acutely aware that the community is waiting impatiently for its report. This process required a great deal of education about the jail for the committee members. The committee is now offering this progress report after its first year of work.

The Cincinnati Zoo Academy

The Cincinnati Zoo Academy has been a part of the public school system in Cincinnati since 1975. In 1995, the program underwent a substantial change from a strictly vocational program with an emphasis on natural resources and wildlife management to a four year college preparatory program where the students earn vocational degrees by working with zoo keepers for two hours a day. During the 2008 – 2009 school year we initiated a transition and became a Tech Prep program with articulation agreements with UC Blue Ash and Cincinnati State. Students spend their ninth and tenth grade years at the Hughes High School. During their eleventh and twelfth grade years they will spend part of each day at the Zoo Academy on zoo grounds.

University of Dayton to host Antioch writers’ summer workshop

Sharpen your writing and leadership skills at the Antioch Writers Summer Workshop and Center for Leadership events.

WSU softball falls in semi-finals

The Wright State softball team fell in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament last weekend, losing 2-1 at the hands of Oakland University.

Cleveland man pleads guilty to stealing $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans

A Cleveland man pleaded guilty to stealing more than $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans.

Supreme Court of Ohio upholds denial of tax credits for heavy vehicle maker

The Ohio Supreme Court recently affirmed the ruling of the state tax commissioner and the Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) that heavy-vehicle maker Navistar is not entitled to $27 million in commercial activity tax credits.

OSU researchers: New pig virus potential threat to humans

A pig virus that in a lab setting can infect the cultured cells of people, in addition to other species, is the subject of a new Ohio State University-Utrecht University study focussing on intraspecial transmission.

Ohio's new campaign urges consumers to rethink fun and alcohol

Forget Lowenbrau's iconic beer jingle from 40 years ago: "Here's to good friends. Tonight is kind of special ..."

Supreme Court of Ohio hears arguments in medical malpractice suit, considers state securities law

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 22nd, heard four oral arguments, consisting of a medical malpractice lawsuit, a federal court’s question about the state securities law, and two disciplinary cases.

OBWC employee improperly disposed of evidence

The Ohio Inspector General issued a report of investigation recently after receiving a notification from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) that Industrial Safety Hygienist Maria Rupert was disciplined for improperly collecting and discarding a safety vest obtained from an accident scene.

Akron man sentenced to life in prison for role in methamphetamine conspiracy

An Akron man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than a kilogram of methamphetamine.

Kasich and BWC propose $1.5 billion rebate for Ohio employers

Gov. John R. Kasich and the top executive for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) recently proposed giving Ohio employers $1.5 billion in premium rebates this summer, expanding workers' comp savings for employers to $8 billion since 2011.

IBA Hague Office to mark Rome Statute 20th anniversary with push to wider audience of ICC equality of arms issues

As the international community prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC or the ‘Court’), the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Hague Office begins a drive to bring the work of the office, particularly on issues relating to fairness and equality of arms at the ICC, to wider legal and non-governmental organisation communities.

Kasich Signs executive order creating Office of Opportunities for New Americans and Advisory Committee

Gov. John R. Kasich recently announced the creation of the Office of Opportunities for New Americans and New Americans Advisory Committee to help legal immigrants more successfully become part of Ohio and find job opportunities in the state.

Canadian man arrested at park sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child

A Canadian man arrested last summer at a park in Rocky River was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for production of child pornography.

Treasurer Mandel Earns Ohio #1 government transparency ranking in the country for third year in a row

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) released their annual “Following the Money 2018” report today and Treasurer Josh Mandel earned Ohio the number one transparency ranking in the country for the third consecutive year in a row. Due to the launch of OhioCheckbook.com, Ohio again received the highest score this year.

Estate planning and digital assets

Planning for what happens to our assets after we pass has long included considering a standard list of financial accounts and physical possessions. These days, much of our business and personal lives are conducted electronically, bringing a whole new category of assets into the estate planning process. With changing privacy laws, new ways of storing sentimental materials and even brand new currencies, it is wise to take digital assets into account in the estate planning process.

Alberto J. Mora to lead ABA global programs

Alberto J. Mora, senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, has been named associate executive director for global programs at the American Bar Association and director of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI), effective May 21.