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Notes from political no-man’s land
Here I find myself, in political no-man’s land, crouched behind a garbage can, keeping my head down while verbal bullets fly overhead – “fascist” from one side, “toxic empathy” from the other. Socrates is my hero. He would advise rational discourse.
Mamdani declares Sept. 11 an annual ‘day of remembrance;’  former Gov. George Pataki – who was mayor at the time of the attacks – calls on Mamdani to skip the 9/11 memorial 
"Anyone who has refused to reject the phrase ‘globalize the intifada,’ which unequivocally calls for violence against Jews, not just in Israel but anywhere in the world, should not be at that site," Gov. Pataki told City & State news outlet.
The energy future: Made in China – by coal
The American people are increasingly victims of an array of poor energy policy decisions at both the federal and state level – and even utilities themselves have failed to think ahead, closing productive coal plants to get in on the government dole of “renewables” like expensive wind and solar.
Congressmen Taylor, Figures introduce REVOKE Act to crack down on chameleon carriers
Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act, which will strengthen Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) authority to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting USDOT registration systems to illegally operate on American roads.
U.S. adds 162,000 jobs in August, unemployment 4.1%
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, a stark improvement from previous months, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to investigate state testing results at additional Ohio schools
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) announced an investigation into spring 2026 state testing results at Columbus City Schools after the district self-reported testing anomalies at two high school buildings.
Los Angeles man charged with threatening to kill President Trump
A Los Angeles resident has been arrested for a three-count federal indictment that includes a charge of threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
Community Improvement Corporation to meet Sept. 9
The Community Improvement Corporation of Highland County will hold a meeting Wednesday, September 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Ohio's fall hunting seasons announced
Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer archery hunting season follows later in the month.
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