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New members join American Bar Association Board of Governors

A new slate of attorneys have been elected to the American Bar Association at the organization’s Annual Meeting in New York last month.

Seeking a small business loan? What you should know

(BPT) Small businesses still struggle to obtain credit; nearly half of those who applied for credit in 2016 didn't get all the funding they sought, and 17 percent of those who didn't apply for financing skipped it because they didn't think they could get what they needed, according to the Federal Reserve Banks' Small Business Credit Survey. However, a growing number of small businesses are turning to alternative sources of financing.

Cultural training sought for Ohio health care professionals

A bill calling for cultural competency training among Ohio's healthcare professionals in order to maintain proper licensure remained stuck in a Senate committee as lawmakers wraped up the final weeks of summer recess.

Former mayor convicted of theft in office; former clerk sentenced to jail for theft

(Columbus) Former Mt. Sterling Mayor Charles Neff was convicted late Wednesday for theft in office, falsification and dereliction of duty stemming from his approval of excessive payouts for employee sick time and vacation pay that were not allowed or had not been earned.

Back to school 2017: Top 10 things to know

The 2017-2018 academic year is under way across Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Education has some great resources for families as our children head back to the classroom. Here are the top 10 things to know this year:

Ballot Board approves language for 2017 General Election statewide issues

(Columbus) The Ohio Ballot Board recently approved ballot language for the two statewide issues that will appear before voters during the 2017 General Election. The election will be held on November 7.

Proposed Senate bill would protect Ohio businesses from fraud

A northeast Ohio lawmaker recently introduced legislation that would make it easier for businesses to identify and combat fraud.

Financial protection: Insurance checklist for college kids

The Ohio Department of Insurance has created an insurance checklist to help college students and their parents ensure appropriate financial protections are in place for the new school year, department director Jillian Froment said.

Ohio reports first human West Nile Virus case in 2017

ODH urges precautions to prevent mosquito-borne diseases

Secretary of State Husted announces 100 percent of all business filings now available online

Prior to 2013, no forms required to start or maintain a business were available online

New American Bar Association president to address legal education, homeless youth, women leaving the legal profession

Hilarie Bass, co-president of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, became president of the American Bar Association (ABA) at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting in New York. She will serve a one-year term ending in August, 2018.

Attorney General DeWine asks congress to amend sex trafficking law

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 49 other state and territorial attorneys general in a bi-partisan coalition urging Congress to affirm the authority of state, local, and territorial law enforcement to investigate and prosecute companies that profit from the promotion and facilitation of sex trafficking.

Members of Ohio MS-13 arrested and charged

(Columbus) Thirteen individuals alleged to be members and associates of MS-13 were arrested in Central Ohio and Indiana recently.

21st Century Community Learning Center grants awarded

The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded approximately $44.3 million in new and continuing 21st Century Community Learning Center grants for Fiscal Year 2018.

Bill to thwart death penalty sentences for mentally ill has yet to progress

A bipartisan Senate effort that would scuttle death penalty sentences imposed against the mentally ill remains tied up in committee as lawmakers enjoyed the final weeks of a summer recess.

Task force seizes 200 pounds of marijuana, three arrested

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Steve Francis, and members of the Miami Valley Bulk Smuggling Task Force announced recently the seizure of approximately 200 pounds of marijuana as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

'Freedom' is best response to white supremacy hatemongers

Let them march in Charlottesville. Let them speak.

The AFRL seeks innovative energy solutions

The Air Force Research Laboratory Advanced Power Technology Office is seeking innovative alternative energy and energy-efficient technology solutions with the recent release of its latest broad agency announcement, published July 19 on the Federal Business Opportunities website.

Montgomery County Tire Buyback event

On Sept. 24, 2017, Montgomery County Environmental Services will host its fifth Tire Buyback event. Residents can earn $2 for every scrap/used tire they bring, up to a maximum of 10 tires per vehicle.

The Cincinnati Zoo’s Baby Fiona update

The next milestone for Fiona will be transitioning from formula to solids so she is currently able to eat anything that Bibi is offered, but specifically given grain, beet pulp, apple, banana, and lettuce before and after each bottle feeding.