Headlines 13 June 2026

Union Veterans Council slams bill that funds expanded veteran benefits by cutting sleep apnea and tinnitus rating compensations

The Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO, this week issued a sharp condemnation of the newly introduced Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA), warning that the legislation relies on an unconscionable budgetary trade-off. While the omnibus bill packages critical, labor-supported provisions like the Major Richard Star Act for concurrent receipt and the Love Lives On Act for surviving spouses, it offsets those costs by stripping billions of dollars from future disabled claimants by permanently slashing disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus.
Headlines 13 June 2026
Ohio Supreme Court: Duke Energy can charge customers to close retired propane caverns
Duke Energy can charge southwestern Ohio customers $29 million to recover the cost of retiring propane caverns it used for decades to assist with delivering natural gas, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled last week.
Headlines 13 June 2026
Ohio man sentenced to 25 years for the production of child sexual abuse material
A Gallipolis, Ohio, man, Henry Ritscher, 44, was sentenced recently to 25 years by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning for the production of child pornography.
Sports 13 June 2026
Flag football moves toward NCAA championship status
Flag football took a big step last month, receiving a formal recommendation to become an NCAA championship sport. Its first championship is projected to occur in spring 2028.
Headlines 13 June 2026
Spending among Ohio consumers slows as gas threatens to go even higher
Two sets of data released this month indicate that the high cost of gas is taking a bite out of consumers — and things are likely to get worse.
Opinions Jim Thompson 13 June 2026
Austin Metcalf
In the last 50 to 60 years, human life in this country has been cheapened. It started with abortions. Notice what happens there: Pro-abortion arguments and sympathy focus on the mother that aborted the child. The child is ignored because they cannot speak. Austin Metcalf cannot speak, either. 
Headlines 13 June 2026
Ohio Fire Marshal highlights dangers of illegal and unsafe homemade fireworks as Ohioans make Independence Day plans
As Independence Day approaches and Ohioans make plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal urges you to stay safe and legal if you plan to make fireworks part of your plans. As you purchase fireworks, it’s important that you only visit licensed retailers, that you only purchase fireworks you’re comfortable and knowledgeable in handling, and that you understand and follow state and local laws governing their sale and use.
Opinions 13 June 2026
For America's 250th birthday, pardon the East Haven Four
Enforcing the law fairly and legally should not put an officer in the Justice Department’s crosshairs. But that is exactly what happened to the East Haven Four.
Sports 13 June 2026
Female wrestler sues school district, state over alleged assault by male competitor
Six months after a female wrestler in the Puyallup School District reported being sexually assaulted by a male wrestler who identifies as female during a match, the 16-year-old student and her mother are suing Washington state officials.
Opinions 13 June 2026
Poll: Majority of U.S. voters support diplomacy with Iran as Trump claims deal struck
A majority of American voters support President Donald Trump’s push for diplomacy to bring about an end to the conflict with Iran, according to the latest The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll.
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