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Dayton
Business Journal… Ohio
adds 100,000 jobs in past year
Ohio has added 100,000 jobs statewide in the past year, ranking it No.
4 best in the nation. Ohio ranks as the fourth-best state in the
country for
growing jobs in the past year, adding 100,000 new jobs as of June,
according to a Bizjournals.com report. Forty-four states and the
District of
Columbia managed to expand their employment bases during the past year,
according to the latest figures from theU.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Leading
the way is California, which had hemorrhaged more than 1 million... read
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Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Two
Vehicle Injury Accident on Hwy 47
On August 30, 2012 at approximately 0614 hrs. Darke County Deputies
along with Versailles Rescue and Versailles Fire were dispatched to
State
Route 47 at Darke-Shelby County Road in reference to an injury
accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Chevy Venture
driven by
Brian Shiverdecker, 45; Greenville was driving northbound on
Darke-Shelby County Road. when he failed to yield the right of way,
pulling into
the path of a westbound, 2001 Honda Accord driven by... read
more. |
Republican National Convention… Text
of Paul Ryan's Speech,
By Lyn Bliss
Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored by the
support of this convention for vice president of the United States. I
accept the duty
to help lead our nation out of a jobs crisis and back to prosperity –
and I know we can do this. I accept the calling of my generation to
give our
children the America that was given to us, with opportunity for the
young and security for the old – and I know that we are ready... read
more. |
Republican National ConventionLiving
the Dream, Day 4, By Lyn Bliss
Day four—my, the time is flying!! The alarm went off way too early!
But, I think I better get used to it – we are estimated to be back to
the hotel around 2 a.m. The Ohio delegation started out the morning
breakfast being treated to a whole new side of state auditor Dave Yost.
After welcoming us, he led us in America the Beautiful… while providing
accompaniment on a baby grand piano. WOW, is he GOOD!!... read
more. |
U.S.
Representative John Boehner… President
Obama’s Policies
“Haven’t Fixed Anything”
The Christian Science Monitor hosted a roundtable interview with
Speaker John Boehner for more than 50 reporters at the Republican
National Convention today. In his opening remarks, Boehner said the
convention would be an opportunity for the American people to learn
more about the Romney-Ryan ticket and how they’re going to put
Americans back to work. After spending August campaigning for
Republican candidates, Boehner said it’s clear that “this election is
about... read
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Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Pedestrian
hit on 127, critical
condition
On August 28, 2012 at approximately 11:55 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Greenville Township Rescue, Greenville Township Fire, and
CareFlight, were dispatched to the intersection of US RT 127 and
Kruckeberg Road on a report of a semi pedestrian accident. Preliminary
investigation revealed a 2003 Freightliner from Drew Ag Transport Inc,
Greenville, Ohio. driven by Thomas E. Runner, 52, Union City, Ohio was
traveling Northbound on US RT 127 and struck Alisha D. Keith... read
more. |
Republican National Convention… Living
the Dream, Day 3,
By Lyn Bliss
Day three – starts with a bang, ends with a whimper…. The day began
with an Ohio delegation breakfast sponsored by Attorney General Mike
DeWine, with a fantastic speech by Rick Santorum. Great way to start
the day! Since all Monday events were cancelled and combined with those
already scheduled for Tuesday – it was one very busy day!! This
convention was set up with a “theme” for each day... read
more. |
Remarks
by Speaker John Boehner, Republican National
Convention
August 28, 2012 - Ladies and gentlemen, thank you and welcome. We begin
tonight with a fundamental question: can we do better? The answer, in
my view, is obvious: you bet we can. The American people are still
asking ‘where are the jobs,’ but President Obama only offers excuses
instead of answers. His record is a shadow of his
rhetoric.
Yet he has the nerve to say that he’s moving us forward, and the
audacity to... read
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The
Hon. Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey,
Republican National Convention
August 28, 2012 - This stage and this moment are very improbable for
me. A New Jersey Republican delivering the keynote address to our
national convention, from a state with 700,000 more Democrats than
Republicans. A New Jersey Republican stands before you tonight. Proud
of my party, proud of my state and proud of my country. I am the son of
an Irish father and a Sicilian mother. My Dad, who I am
blessed... read
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FoxNews… Ann
Romney at the Republican National Convention
Excepts of transcript - Published August 28, 2012 …Well, I want to talk
to you tonight not about politics and not about party. And
while
there are many important issues that we will hear discussed in this
convention and throughout this campaign tonight, I want to talk to you
from my heart about our hearts. I want to talk about not what divides
us, but what holds us together as an American family. I want
to
talk to you... read
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Cincinnati
Enquirer… Can
Romney
unite Ohio delegation?
Many Buckeyes attending convention originally were Rick Santorum
backers - Aug. 26, 2012 - Written by Paul E. Kostyu - Republicans trek
to Tampa, Fla., for the Republican National Convention this week for
the coronation of Romney and his running mate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan,
R-Wis., as their presidential ticket. Smiles will abound in Tampa, and
Ohio Republicans will unite there behind the Romney-Ryan ticket, but
the convention is just the start of the final campaign... read
more. |
The
Hill… Boehner
raises $4M
over August recess, By Molly Hooper
08/26/12 - Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has raised nearly $4 million
dollars since the House broke for August recess, according to figures
provided by a Boehner political aide. The highest-ranking elected
Republican has wasted little time barnstorming the country, traveling
9,126 miles and holding 47 events over the last 23 days. The effort
highlights Boehner's press to retain the House GOP majority since
regaining it in 2010. The Boehner political team considers 50 House
seats to be in play... read
more. |
Republican National Convention… Living
the Dream, Days 1 & 2, By Lyn Bliss
Have you seen pictures of teenage girls when they are excited – where
they jump up and down and scream?? Driving to the Columbus Airport, I
thought to myself, “If I was a teenage girl, I would be jumping up and
down while screaming!!” We had checked the flight schedules and all was
“on-time” at the moment of departing Greenville. When Jean and I
actually arrived at the airport, that was... read
more. |
Rasmussen…
Reviewing
Last
Week’s
Key Polls
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Voters are clear that the economy is the
most important issue in this year’s presidential campaign, but right
now “legitimate rape” and a plan to reform Medicare seem to be
dominating much of the media coverage. Short- and long-term confidence
in the nation’s economy continues to hover around lows for the year.
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of homeowners believe the value of their home
will go down over the next year. One-in-four (24%)
think
the value of their home... read
more. |
Republican
National Convention… Chairman
Bennett: Our Chief Priority is Safety
COLUMBUS - Today, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Bob Bennett said that
the Ohio Republican Party is continuing to monitor the storm situation
in the gulf and planning accordingly for the safety of the entire
delegation. "Our chief priority is the safety of our delegates, guests,
visiting friends and family and Florida residents. We are continuing to
monitor the situation and will update everyone as the situation
evolves." The Republican National Convention will convene on... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Multiple
Vehicle Accident on Hwy 127
On August 26, 2012 at approximately 12:04 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Ansonia Rescue, Versailles Rescue, Greenville Township
Rescue, Osgood Rescue, Ansonia Fire and CareFlight were dispatched to
US RT 127 and State Route 242 in reference to a multiple vehicle,
injury accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Toyota RAV4
driven by Colby Morris, 19, Greenville was driving southbound on US.
RT. 127 when he struck the rear of a 1999 GMC Yukon that was stopped
in... read
more. |
Daily
Caller… ICE
agents sue
Napolitano, Morton over immigration policies,
By Caroline
May
08/23/2012 - Ten Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents filed
a lawsuit against Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and
ICE Director John Morton Thursday, taking on recent Obama
administration directives which they say prevent them from upholding
the law. The suit, filed in federal court in Dallas, Texas, challenges
the administration’s June 15th deferred action directive which
instructed ICE agents not to arrest certain illegal immigrants for
deportation and facilitate... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff… Two-vehicle
accident near Arcanum
One careflighted, serious condition - On August 24, 2012 at
approximately 9:02 AM Darke County Deputies along with Tri-Village
Rescue, Arcanum Rescue, New Madison Fire and CareFlight were dispatched
to the intersection of US Route 127 and Delisle-Fourmans Road in
reference to a two vehicle injury accident. Preliminary investigation
revealed a white 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by Linda R. Benedict,
59, Russia, Ohio was southbound on US Route 127 approaching...
read
more. |
Beagle Appointed to Third
Frontier Advisory
Board
COLUMBUS – State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today announced that
he has been appointed to the Third Frontier Advisory Board by Senate
President Tom Niehaus (R–New Richmond). “Serving on the Third Frontier
Advisory Board will allow me to leverage my private sector experience
in finance to be an effective advocate for the Miami Valley economy,”
Beagle said. “I am looking forward to working on this board to ensure
that the Third Frontier program succeeds in... read
more. |
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer… President
Obama
tells Capital University crowd that controlling college costs is a top
priority,
By Aaron Marshall - Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - BEXLEY, Ohio --
President Barack Obama pushed a new message in the fight for the
presidency Tuesday, touting his administration's efforts to make
college more affordable and contrasting them with opponent Mitt
Romney's proposed cuts to higher education funding. Speaking before a
receptive crowd of 3,300, including many college students, on the
suburban Columbus campus of Capital University on a sun-splashed
afternoon... read
more. |
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer… Ohio
businesses
want nearly $1.3 billion in workers' compensation premiums returned
- By
Peter Krouse - CLEVELAND, Ohio -- More than 270,000 Ohio employers,
most of them small businesses, hope a Cuyahoga County judge concludes
they were charged excessive workers' compensation premiums and are owed
nearly $1.3 billion. But the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
contends the premiums it charged the businesses between 2001 and 2008
were fair and that many of those claiming to be unfairly penalized, at
times benefited from the system... read
more. |
Ag
Director
Daniels Visits Darke County Fair, By Al Bliss
On
Tuesday August 21, 2012, David Daniels, Ohio State Agriculture
Director, visited the Darke County Fair. Starting a few minutes after
10:00 a.m. at the Republican Tent, the group, led by Representative Jim
Buchy, Ohio House District 84, toured through the Coliseum and then to
every animal display barn to reach the Future Farmers of America
display and activity area adjacent to... read
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Greenville City Council… Trilogy
Health Care zoning request passes 6-1, By Bob
Robinson
Village
Green opening uncertain due to seasonal weather, permits -- “I’m
pleased,” said Trilogy Health Care’s Russ Oberhausen. “This is what we
needed and I’m happy that we have the approval to move ahead with our
plans.” Greenville City Council voted 6-1 to overturn the Planning
& Zoning Commission’s recommendation to turn down Trilogy’s
request
for a zoning.... read
more. |
Ohio
Attorney General Mike DeWine… Husband-Wife
team convicted of
BWC Fraud
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of
Workers' Compensation Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer announced
today the convictions of a husband and wife who worked together to
defraud the state of nearly $175,000. Robin Hammond pleaded guilty
today
to a felony charge of Workers' Compensation Fraud, while her husband
Randy Hammond pleaded guilty to a felony Complicity to Workers'
Compensation
charge. Investigators said the couple, from Galion, grossly...
read
more. |
Rasmussen…What
They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Saturday, August 18, 2012 - The vice presidential candidates attracted
a little more news than usual this past week. After Mitt
Romney named Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to be his running mate,
Vice President Joe Biden made some high-profile gaffes.
New polling finds voters are evenly divided as to which man is better
qualified to be president if necessary. Mitt Romney announced
Ryan as his running mate on Saturday, and following the... read
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Coshocton Tribune…… Husted
suspends 2 local election officials
Aug. 18, 2012 - COLUMBUS -- Secretary of State Jon Husted suspended two
election officials on
Friday in southwest Ohio after they voted to extend early voting hours
in the general election
beyond the uniform, statewide hours he set this week. The move by
Husted, the state's chief elections
official, is the latest in a series of flare ups over when Ohioans can
cast an early ballot in person in
the presidential battleground state. The issue has essentially... read
more. |
Toledo
Blade… Auditor:
Schools should report data manipulation, By
Nolan Rosenkrans
State Auditor Dave Yost has asked Ohio school superintendents to
voluntarily report possible attendance data manipulation in their
districts, promising to advocate for those who step forward. Mr. Yost
is investigating the manipulation of attendance data at schools across
the state, prompted by reports of practices in Columbus, Toledo, and
Lockland schools that administrators had withdrawn, then re-enrolled
students who were habitually absent. The practice could improve test
scores and attendance... read
more. |
Dayton Business Journal… Ohio
behind in super PAC contributions
August 16, 2012 - Contributions from Ohioans to super PACs ranked 15th
in the country during the last 18 months, a nonprofit California
research firm found. Ohioans gave about $3.8 million to super PACs
between Jan. 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, according to a MapLight
analysis of Federal Election Commission data. Berkeley, Calif.-based
MapLight found that about two-thirds of all super PAC... read
more. |
Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor… Lack
of Court Funds is an
Access-to-Justice Problem
By
Jenna Gant - August 15, 2012 - Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor speaks
with members of the Columbus Metropolitan Club about court funding.
Courts shouldn’t limit access to justice due to a lack of court
funding, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor along with William Robinson,
president of the American Bar Association, told members of the Columbus
Metropolitan Club (CMC) on Wednesday. It was part... read
more. |
Republican National Convention... Headliners
include Ohio’s U.S.
Senator Rob Portman
Tampa, Fla. - Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus
today announced six headliners addressing the Republican National
Convention August 27-30. The speakers are: U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte,
United States Senator from New Hampshire and former New Hampshire
Attorney General. Former Democratic National Convention Speaker Artur
Davis, former Alabama congressman from... read
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Cincinnati Enquirer… BusinessWise:
Now that's Common Sense
By Tom Cooney and Crystal Faulkner - Aug. 15, 2012 - There
seems
to be so much red tape that comes along with owning my own business. I
heard about a state initiative that is helping business owners avoid
excess costs and needless rules and regulations. Can you shed light on
this? You are referring to the Ohio Common Sense Initiative (CSI). Gov.
John Kasich established the CSI in January... read
more. |
Ryan
returns to alma mater Miami U, By Lyn Bliss
“President Obama is out of ideas” - Senator Rob Portman and Ohio
Governor John Kasich were among the dignitaries sharing the stage with
Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan when Ryan returned to Miami University
recently. “One of the difficulties we have is the wind is always in my
face coming from Washington. And, I’ll tell you why. They regulate like
there is no tomorrow... read
more. |
AG Mike DeWine… More
Than a
Dozen Drug Arrests in Alleged NW Ohio Cocaine Ring
FREMONT, Ohio—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined Sandusky County
Sheriff Kyle Overmyer, Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick, and
Fremont Police Chief Tim Wiersma this afternoon to announce the arrests
and indictments of more than two dozen people in three counties today.
The indictments come after several years of investigating by agents
with the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal... read
more. |
Representative Bill Beagle… Beagle
Receives Champion of Small Business Award
COLUMBUS – State Senator Bill Beagle (R – Tipp City) announced today
that he has received the Champion of Small Business award from the
National Coalition for Capital. The award recognizes individuals who
have demonstrated strong leadership in supporting policies that promote
greater access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs,
specifically those in economically distressed communities... read
more. |
New
Judicial
College Online Course Focuses on Kids in Court,
By Jenna
Gant
August 14, 2012 - Judges and magistrates can start registering for free
online Judicial eCademy course. The Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College
this week released a new free online course featuring original material
and expert faculty from Ohio and Washington, D.C. The new course,
called “Ensuring Meaningful Opportunities for Youth Engagement in
Court,” focuses on children’s... read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… DeWine
Unveils New BCI Forensic Dive Team
(CIRCLEVILLE,
Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that the
newly formed Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Forensic Dive Team
is now available to help Ohio law enforcement agencies recover criminal
evidence in water.
"BCI's investigative capacity will no longer be
limited to the water's edge," said Attorney General DeWine. "Criminals
may run, but we hope they'll no longer be able to hide evidence used in
their crimes in the water. The Dive Team is... read
more. |
Ohio
Treasurer Josh Mandel... STAR
Plus Surpasses $100 Million in Deposits
Local Governments Benefit from Increased Yield, as Community Banks Keep
Ohio Tax Dollars in Local Communities
SANDUSKY
- State Treasurer Josh Mandel announced today that the STAR Plus local
government investment program has surpassed $100 million in local
government deposits and continues to add new accounts each day. The
announcement was made at the Community Bankers Association of Ohio
Annual (CBAO) Convention in Sandusky, in which... read
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State
Rep. Richard Adams… Funding
Announced for Troy Business
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) today announced
that the State Controlling Board has approved the release of $2.35
million to West Troy Tool and Machine, Inc., a filtration manufacturer
of tooling, components and mechanical assemblies in Troy, Ohio. “This
arrangement between the State of Ohio and West Troy represents the kind
of relationship that is great for the people wanting to keep their
jobs, the persons wanting to obtain jobs and the taxpayers of our
state... read
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Columbus
Dispatch... Who’s
best
to run exchange?
Ohio opts to let feds set up health-insurance marketplace, citing cost;
others prefer state - Gov. John Kasich’s decision to have the federal
government set up an online marketplace where individuals and small
businesses can shop for health coverage has failed to resolve the
debate about whether Ohioans would be better served by a state-run
exchange. Many health-care providers, patient advocates and state
legislators favor a state-run exchange, saying it could be crafted to
better... read
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Dayton Business Journal... Sidney
businessman stars in new Mitt Romney ad, by
Caleb Stephens
Monday, July 30, 2012 - A Sidney businessman appears in a new Web
advertisement for Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Dennis
Sollmann, president of Sollmann Electric Co., criticizes President
Barack Obama’s recent speech, which included the line, “you didn’t
build that.” Sollmann says in the ad that Obama was trying to say that
government plays a role... read
more. |
Ohio Supreme Court... Appeals Court Throws Out Traffic
Stop
Convictions, By Bret Crow
July 27, 2012 - Evidence obtained during a Canfield traffic stop should
have been suppressed by the trial court, the Seventh District Court of
Appeals ruled in a recent case. As a result, convictions for OVI,
possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana were
reversed. The unanimous decision authored by Judge Gene Donofrio called
the February 7, 2011 traffic... read
more. |
| Cleveland
Plain Dealer... Ohio
fund paying jobless benefits out of money, but state not working on
long-term fix
- By Olivera Perkins - Monday, August 06, 2012 - The fund that pays
jobless benefits in Ohio went broke in 2009, and state officials still
haven’t worked on a long-term solution. The fund that pays jobless
benefits in Ohio went broke in 2009, and there’s no evidence the state
is looking for a lasting solution. The sagging Ohio Unemployment
Compensation Trust Fund needs a long-term fix to make it solvent, say
experts and others who are urging officials to make it a priority.
And... read
more. |
Greenville City Council… Council
tables vote on Trilogy zoning request, By Bob
Robinson
Greenville City Council approved a motion Tuesday to table the vote on
legislation prepared for Trilogy Health Care’s zoning change request
for 6.41 acres on Russ Road. The vote was five to one with Councilman
Tracy Tryon voting no. City Councilman Todd Oliver made the motion due
to the absence from the meeting of Councilman John Baumgardner. “I
believe this should be voted... read
more. |
Court
News Ohio... Ohio
Legal
Assistance Foundation Releases 2011 Annual Report,
By Bret
Crow
August 3, 2012 - Ohio legal aid and pro bono attorneys have helped save
2,370 homes from foreclosure since 2008, according to the Ohio Legal
Assistance Foundation 2011 annual report, which was released this week.
Ohio legal aid and pro bono attorneys have helped save 2,370 homes from
foreclosure since 2008, according to the Ohio Legal Assistance
Foundation 2011 annual report, which was released this week. Created in
1994, the
foundation funds civil legal aid for low-income Ohioans by
supporting.... read
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Rasmussen...
What
They Told
Us:
Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Saturday, August 04, 2012 - The frustration in America these days runs
deep. Just 14% think today’s children will be better off than their
parents.
That’s the most pessimistic assessment ever and the number is even
lower among those with children at home. Worker’s confidence in the
jobs market has
fallen to the lowest level of 2012. Long-term optimism about the
economy is at the lowest level ever recorded. Just 40% believe the U.S.
economy will
be stronger in FIVE years. That’s down from... read
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Dayton Business Journal... Economist:
Slow year for commercial real estate, by
Olivia Barrow
Thursday, August 2, 2012 - Slow growth in the U.S. economy means a slow
year for commercial real estate, according to Cassidy Turley’s Chief
Economist
Kevin Thorpe. In order to return to historic leasing activity levels,
the U.S. office sector needs an average national GDP growth rate of 2.5
percent,
Thorpe said in his U.S. Macro Forecast. The meager 1.5 percent growth
recorded for the second quarter of 2012 means... read
more. |
The Daily Caller... Republicans
announce first wave of convention speakers,
Ohio Governor John Kasich joins Huckabee, Marinez and others as
featured speaker, By Vince Coglianese
08/06/2012
- On Monday morning, the Republican National Committee announced the
first wave of headliners who will be speaking at 2012′s Republican
National Convention. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, former
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Ohio Governor John Kasich, New Mexico
Governor Susana Martinez, Senator John McCain... read
more. |
Secretary of State Jon Husted... Husted
Certifies Redistricting Amendment,
Petitioners have met requirements to place issue on November 2012
ballot. - COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today certified that
petitioners seeking to place a redistricting reform constitutional
amendment on the November ballot collected an additional 151,889 valid
signatures. The total number of valid signatures now certified is
406,514 and meets the constitutional requirements. Petitioners needed
385,253 valid signatures... read
more. |
CNS
News… 195,000
Fewer Americans Had Jobs in July; 150,000 Dropped Out of Labor Force
By Terence P. Jeffrey - August 3, 2012 - (CNSNews.com) - There were
195,000 fewer people employed in the United States in July than in
June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as the national
unemployment rate ticked up from 8.2 percent to 8.3 percent. Meanwhile,
150,000 people simply dropped out of the labor force during the month
and did not seek to find a job. In June, according to BLS, there had
been 142,415,000 people employed in the United States... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Injury
accident near Union City
On August 5, 2012 at approximately 7:38 PM Darke County Deputies, along
with Union City, Ohio Rescue, Union City, Ohio Fire, and Careflight
helicopter were dispatched to the 600 block of State Route 571, in
reference to a one vehicle injury accident. Preliminary investigation
revealed a 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, driven by Christopher L. Rogers, 36,
Greenville, Ohio was traveling northwest on State Route 571 when he
lost control of the vehicle traveling off the north side of the
roadway... read
more. |
Dayton Business Journal… Affordable
Care Act to impact 2.7M Ohioans, by Laura
Englehart
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - Pre-existing conditions in Darke, Preble and
Shelby counties combined: 34,200. Under Affordable Care Act provisions,
more than 2.7 million Ohioans will have health insurance when they
would have otherwise been denied because of pre-existing conditions,
according to a new report. The total, which does not include residents
65 and older, represents about 30 percent of Ohioans... read
more. |
Dayton Business Journal... Sequestration
job numbers flawed,
by Joe Cogliano
Friday, August 3, 2012 - As if the defense industry didn’t face enough
uncertainty, now some insiders say a projection of 40,000 job losses in
Ohio as a result of sequestration is deeply flawed. To rebut a recent
report released by the Aerospace Industries Association, The Brookings
Institution this week published “The Cracked Crystal Ball: The Problem
with Predicting Defense Jobs and Sequestration... read
more. |
| CNS
News... Republicans
Question
Labor Department’s ‘Misleading’ Guidance on Federal Contractors,
By Susan Jones - August 3, 2012 - (CNSNews.com) – How did you come up
with that one? House Republicans want to know how and why President
Obama’s Labor Department decided that businesses do not need to give
federal contractors 60 days’ notice of the mass layoffs that are set to
happen on Jan. 2 -- unless Congress does something to stop the
automatic budget cuts (sequestration) that will take effect on that
date. On Thursday, Rep. John Kline (R-Minn.), chairman... read
more. |
Secretary
of State Jon Husted… August
Business Profiles
Featured businesses excite, thrill and amaze for “Extreme Ohio” theme.
COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that as part
of an ongoing effort to recognize the impact of Ohio businesses, August
Ohio Business Profile encourages Ohioans to do something exhilarating
and thrilling as summer comes to a close with the “Extreme Ohio”
theme. “The companies featured this month prove Ohio is not
only
a great place to live, but also a great place to vacation and enjoy... read
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Darke County Sheriff’s Office… Single
Vehicle Fatal Accident near Arcanum
On August 4, 2012 at approximately 6:14 AM Darke County Deputies, along
with Arcanum Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the 7400 block of
Grubbs-Rex Road in reference to a single vehicle serious injury
accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a black 1998 Chevy blazer
driven by Joseph S. Brandenburg Jr., 43, Arcanum Ohio was eastbound on
Grubbs Rex Road east of Albright Road. Brandenburg... read
more. |
Miami
County Municipal Court… Judge
Mel Kemmer Retires
Gives “OPERS benefit limitations” in SB 343 as reason - About midway
through his second term on the bench, Miami County Municipal Court
Judge Mel Kemmer retired on Tuesday. In a letter to Chief Justice
Maureen O’Connor, Judge Kemmer cited “OPERS benefit limitations” in
Senate Bill 343 as the reason for retiring early. Elected to the
position in 2003, Judge Kemmer was re-elected in 2009. He practiced law
for more than 26 years before becoming a judge. Before that, Judge... read
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Huffington Post... Unemployment
Rate Rises To 8.3 Percent, By Christopher S.
Rugaber
U.S. Adds 163,000 Jobs In July - WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added
163,000 jobs in July, a hopeful sign after three months of sluggish
hiring. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate
rose to 8.3 percent from 8.2 percent in June. July’s hiring was the
best since February. Still, the economy has added an average of 151,000
jobs a month... read
more. |
WHIO-TV Video... Robert
Kindred
held on $100K cash bond, By Steve Baker
Prosecutor suggest $75K bond, Judge set it at $100K cash - DARKE
COUNTY, Ohio — Several days after he was captured in rural Randolph
County, Indiana, attempting to hide from deputies in the trunk of a
stolen car, Robart Scott Kindred, 42, appeared via video for
arraignment in Darke County Common Pleas Court in Greenville from the
county jail. The grand jury recently indicted the former Versailles... read
more. |
Toledo
Blade... Medicaid
decision could widen care gap, By Catherine
Candisky
600,000 in Ohio could be without coverage - COLUMBUS -- If Gov. John
Kasich decides against expanding the state’s Medicaid program, more
than 600,000 of the poorest Ohioans could remain without health
insurance while those with slightly higher incomes would qualify for
subsidies and tax credits to buy private coverage. The potential gap
was created last month when the U.S. Supreme Court, while upholding
most of the federal health-care law, tossed a requirement that states
expand... read
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Brown... Ohioans
Encouraged to
Apply for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies
Interested Ohioans are encouraged to seek nomination from U.S. Sen.
Sherrod Brown’s office to U.S. Military Service Academies for 2013
admission. “Ohio’s students have the integrity, courage, and knowledge
needed to enroll in our nation’s prestigious military academies and I
am honored to nominate students for this high honor,” said Sen. Brown.
“These academies develop the next generation of leaders who will
serve... read
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November Decisions... Deadline
passes as OVF petition resubmitted
The Ohio Voters First petition that failed last week was resubmitted
Saturday. It calls for an appointed bi-partisan commission to draw
legislative maps following census population redistributions. The
current system calls for state leaders to redraw districts, which
typically means the party in power. According to one state senator,
plus a number of others who have studied the petition, “it allows for
an... read
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Gov.
John Kasich… Ohio
continues
to attract new business investment
25 New Projects Expected to Create 2,003 Jobs in Ohio Communities -
COLUMBUS – Gov. John R. Kasich today announced the approval of
assistance for 25 projects set to create more than 2,000 jobs and
retain 2,655 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the
Ohio
Tax Credit Authority reviewed economic development proposals brought to
the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Together the
projects are expected to result in more than $84 million in new payroll
and $212 million in... read
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Governor
Tim
Pawlenty visits Dayton, By Lyn Bliss,
Assistant Editor
“It’s true in Ohio, and it’s true all across this country... we need to
make sure for Ohio and for the country we have a President and a
Congress that are making the load lighter and not heavier for those who
want to provide jobs in this country,” said Governor Tim Pawlenty, “You
can’t be pro-jobs and wildly anti-business. That’s like being pro-egg
and anti-chicken.” Pawlenty, past governor of Minnesota, was... read
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Economic Development… County
loan assists All American Clothing Co. growth
All American Clothing to move into former Creative Cabinets facility in
Arcanum - ARCANUM- Darke County has again utilized its low interest
revolving loan program to assist the expansion of a local
business. Last Friday, the county commissioners closed the
15-year, 1.8% loan which will enable All American Clothing Co to move
into the former Creative Cabinets facility in Arcanum. The company,
which currently... read
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Praise
for
Midmark, Darke County’s Growth Highlight P4P Meeting
Dayton Development Coalition CEO discusses county’s role in regional
economy and praises local companies for expansion efforts - VERSAILLES
- The third Partnering for Progress Investor meeting of 2012 presented
economic development to attendees from a different perspective than
normal at last Friday’s meeting. About 85 people from Darke County’s
business community attended... read
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Columbus
Dispatch... States
run risk of losing control, From Reuters
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which represents
insurance regulators in all 50 states, says state governments
such as Ohio’s that opt for federal health-care exchanges risk losing
control of lucrative private health-insurance markets within
their borders. “If the states do not get ready for this, then they lose
the ability to regulate. It’s the whole marketplace, “ Brian
Webb, NAIC’s health-policy and legislation manager, told a forum hosted
yesterday by the nonpartisan Alliance for... read
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Attorney Mike General DeWine... All
Schools are urged to Submit
Safety Plans
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today at the 2012
Ohio Safe Schools Summit called on all schools to meet
the state law requirement that directs them to file a copy of both
floor plans and safety plans with the Attorney General’s Ohio Bureau
of Criminal Investigation (BCI). “The great majority of Ohio schools
have filed their plans with us, but for more than 150 school buildings
we have not received anything,” said Attorney General DeWine. “We hope
that we will... read
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Car thief suspect taken into custody... Robert Scott Kindred apprehended
in
Randolph County
On July 30, 2012 at approximately 2124 hrs. the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office was advised by Randolph County Indiana Sheriff’s Office that
they
had recovered a 2004 Ford Taurus, which had been stolen from Darke
County on July 17, 2012 from Klipstine Rd. in Versailles, Ohio. The
suspect,
Robert Scott Kindred, who was the possible suspect in stealing this
vehicle, was located with the vehicle sitting at an abandoned residence
on County
Road 400 E, just.... read
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