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Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked

Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked

Vice President JD Vance is returning to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates at a steel plant where his grandfather worked
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Vice President JD Vance to Speak at Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Plant, Highlighting Trump Administration's Economic Agenda

Vice President JD Vance to Speak at Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Plant, Highlighting Trump Administration's Economic Agenda

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to return to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, on Friday, August 21, to deliver a speech at the Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works steel plant. The purpose of his visit is to emphasize the Trump administration's economic agenda. Cleveland-Cliffs, formerly known as AK Steel, is currently pursuing a significant modernization project at the plant. This project, if approved, is anticipated to generate up to 1,500 construction jobs. In preparation for the Vice President's visit, several road and sidewalk closures will be implemented in the Walnut Hills area from Thursday afternoon through Sunday, August 23. These closures include sections of William Howard Taft Road, Collins Avenue, Taft Road Lane, Heatherhill Lane, and westbound Riverside Drive. Residents within the closure zone will maintain access through marked security checkpoints, though law enforcement presence and potential delays are expected. Delivery trucks and commercial service vehicles will also be permitted thr...
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Flood warning issued for Butler, Warren counties after heavy rainfall

Flood warning issued for Butler, Warren counties after heavy rainfall

A flood warning has been issued for Butler and Warren counties early Thursday due to excessive rainfall.
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Ohio could restrict Flock camera data, crack down on misconduct

Ohio could restrict Flock camera data, crack down on misconduct

Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, will introduce a bill to limit how Flock camera data is shared and crack down on misuse.
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Q&A: J.K. Simmons talks 'The Westies,' sports fandom, his Oscar location

Q&A: J.K. Simmons talks 'The Westies,' sports fandom, his Oscar location

We chatted with legendary actor J.K. Simmons about his role on The Westies.
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Columbus yard waste policy is utterly trash. Storm left us in a heap | Letters

Columbus yard waste policy is utterly trash. Storm left us in a heap | Letters

Letters: Columbus yard waste pickup is a joke on us. Ohioans are being served chopped liver.
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JD Vance to deliver remarks in Ohio hometown this week

JD Vance to deliver remarks in Ohio hometown this week

Vice President JD Vance will visit Cleveland-Cliffs in Middletown, Ohio.
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HHS accuses Nationwide Children's, others, of insurance fraud over transgender care

HHS accuses Nationwide Children's, others, of insurance fraud over transgender care

The Department of Health and Human Services says hospitals across the nation allegedly used incorrect billing codes to provide gender care to minors.
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HHS says Cincinnati providers fraudulently billed for transgender care

HHS says Cincinnati providers fraudulently billed for transgender care

The Department of Health and Human Services says hospitals across the nation allegedly used incorrect billing codes to provide gender care to minors.
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Road closures around JD Vance's home this weekend ahead of visit

Road closures around JD Vance's home this weekend ahead of visit

With Vice President JD Vance scheduled to speak in Middletown on Friday, expect road closures around East Walnut Hills this weekend.
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Which central Ohio football teams could make deep OHSAA playoff runs?

Which central Ohio football teams could make deep OHSAA playoff runs?

The Dispatch high school sports staff names 10 Columbus-area football teams that could make deep OHSAA playoff runs this fall.
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Cleveland's Effort to Close Burke Lakefront Airport Faces Federal and Congressional Opposition

Cleveland's Effort to Close Burke Lakefront Airport Faces Federal and Congressional Opposition

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's initiative to close and redevelop Burke Lakefront Airport is encountering significant resistance from federal authorities and Republican lawmakers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated its policy is to strengthen, not close, airports, and has not received a formal request from Cleveland to shut down Burke. Republican U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno publicly opposed the closure, calling it 'patently absurd' to overrule the FAA's position. This opposition signals that Cleveland's lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. are currently unsuccessful. The city views the 450-acre lakefront property as an underutilized asset that could be redeveloped for the benefit of Clevelanders. Despite the setbacks, City Hall has not formally abandoned the plan, though its next steps remain unclear. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam had previously assisted Mayor Bibb in navigating discussions with the Trump administration and Ohio’s Republican senators regarding the airport's future.