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Commissioners recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Highland County Wednesday, April 15.
More legislation aimed at JobsOhio introduced at Statehouse
State Sen. Sandra O’Brien, R-Rome, introduced Senate 420 which would require JobsOhio to undergo an annual state performance audit and subject the private, nonprofit agency to the state’s open records and open meetings laws.
Home whiskey-makers get court win over feds
A Central Ohio man hoping to continue making whiskey at home may have received good news from a recent court ruling.
Huge numbers in Ohio and other states are one big expense away from poverty
Whether you call it “affordability” or “inequality,” economic insecurity is emerging as one of the top issues in this year’s midterm election.
Build a smarter summer vacation budget without breaking the bank
With Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer just over a month away, many Ohio families have likely started to sketch out their summer adventures. With 90% of Americans planning to travel this year, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Ohioans that creating the perfect summer vacation starts with a solid financial plan that supports both fun and affordability.
Ohio bill would codify antisemitism definition, but opponents argue it violates free speech
An Ohio bill would codify the definition and examples of antisemitism into law, but those opposed to the bill said it would violate free speech and be used to protect speech about Israel.
EveryLibrary urges Congress to reject FY2027 proposal that eliminates federal library funding
EveryLibrary, the national political action organization dedicated to defending and advancing public, school, and academic libraries, is calling on Congress and the public to reject the Administration’s FY2027 budget proposal, which includes plans to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only source of federal funding and support dedicated to libraries.
State’s financial literacy grant applications due April 30
April marks Financial Literacy Month, and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is encouraging Ohio communities to deepen their focus on financial well‑being by expanding access to practical, reliable financial education.
Highland County Board of DD to meet
The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be holding their regular scheduled monthly meeting April 21 at 6 p.m.
NCAA: Tampering violations occurred in Iowa football program
Tampering violations occurred in the Iowa football program when current football head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Jon Budmayr had impermissible contacts with a student-athlete who was enrolled at another NCAA school at the time and who had not yet entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to a decision released by a Division I Committee on Infractions hearing panel. Budmayr also communicated with the student-athlete's parent before the student-athlete entered the Transfer Portal. Ferentz previously agreed that he also violated head coach responsibility rules due to his awareness of and personal involvement in the violations.
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