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Sports 21 May 2026

Nashville, state spent billions of taxpayer funds drawing Super Bowl

Tennessee already has granted $10.8 million of taxpayer money from its special events fund toward luring Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 to Nashville in additional to the $500 million in state funding and $3.1 billion estimated tax capture to build new Nissan Stadium.

In The News 21 May 2026

Elementary student council presents report at Hillsboro school board meeting; numerous recognitions celebrated

The Monday, May 18 meeting of the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education was a celebration of numerous accomplishments from the 2025-26 school year, including the work of the elementary school’s student council, graduating seniors, staff members and more.

Headlines 21 May 2026

Trump’s DOJ spars with Michigan in court over access to sensitive voter data

The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday suggested to a federal appeals court that upholding a lower court decision blocking the Trump administration’s access to sensitive voter data would weaken its ability to investigate racial discrimination in voting.

Headlines 21 May 2026

ODOT District 9 releases weekly Highland County construction update

The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Highland County. All outlined work is weather permitting.

Education 21 May 2026

WC occupational therapy program director to facilitate fall prevention workshop

One in four older adults experiences a fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wilmington College’s Erin Bales will facilitate Stepping On, a free program designed to help senior citizens reduce the risk of injury from falls, on May 28, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Aging Up Community Center, 717 N. Nelson St., in Wilmington.

Education 21 May 2026

ODNR seeking applications for 2026-27 Conservation Teen Advisory Council

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is calling on young conservationists to join a team of high school student leaders to form the next class of the Conservation Teen Advisory Council (ConTAC). This council allows students to peek behind the curtain of ODNR.