Daily Court Reporter - News Freedom Celebration 2018 –with featured guest, Sebastian Gorka

Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, dress and personal appearance

The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018.

Attorney General Sessions announces “operation synthetic opioid surge”

Montgomery County identified as one of ten counties targeted in nationwide “enforcement surge”.

Cincinnati Right to Life to protest Planned Parenthood

Join Cincinnati Right to Life and several on campus Students for Life groups to speak out against Planned Parenthood hosting a fundraiser in a former Catholic Church (now a brewery called Urban Artifact) in Northside. We will meet at Wildfire Pizza Kitchen between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. Signs and t-shirts will be available for anybody who wants them.

Montgomery County sales tax & the general fund

Please review the materials that outline the County Administrator's proposal to adjust the Montgomery County Sales Tax from 1.0% to 1.25%. Following a public education session in April and two public hearings in June, the Montgomery County Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the sales tax increase. The new rate will take effect on October 1, 2018.

Record heights for Warren County tourism industry

Warren County’s tourism economy accounted for a record $1.24 billion in total annual sales in 2017, according to a new study just released by Tourism Economics and the Ohio Tourism Division. That figure - which represents a growth rate of 6.5 percent from the previous study in 2015 - was spurred by an influx in visitation, as the county welcomed a record 12 million visitors in 2017.

UD golf places 7 on MAAC Academic Honor Roll

The University of Dayton women's golf team placed seven student-athletes on the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll as announced by the MAAC office on Tuesday.

WSU’s Wampler to travel to São Paulo, Brazil

Bill Wampler, a junior for the Wright State University men's basketball team, will be one of 10 players set to represent the United States at the upcoming FISU America Games in São Paulo, Brazil.

Supreme Court of Ohio to determine whether jail-time credit can be earned for one crime while the defendant is jailed for another

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.

Seven charged in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

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.

PUCO seeks comment on AT&T Ohio application to end discount program

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.

Supreme Court of Ohio to determine whether a nursing home can sue widow to pay for her deceased husband’s outstanding bill

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.

How to reduce college costs while in high school

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.

PUCO offers tips to prepare for a power outage

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.

Ohio man sentenced for defrauding 44 clients out of more than $1.4 million

Defendant pretended to be former Navy SEAL

Grove City lawmaker wants to rid pet food sources of euthanasia drug

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.

Attorney disbarred for failing to appeal client’s conviction

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.

Take control of your social media experience in 3 easy steps

(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.

Auditor’s report urges school districts to adopt policies to govern use of online fundraising

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.

Dayton area attorney receives stayed suspension

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.

Libertarian Party of Ohio secures minor party status

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.