Ohio Dems call for Sessions to resign as AG
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and others urged Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign amid allegations he lied under oath about meetings with Russians. Portman said he should recuse himself, while lawmakers push for leadership trusted by Ohioans and the nation.
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Shagbark seeks USDA planning grant for growth in Athens
Shagbark Seed and Mill in Athens requests a letter of support from the Athens County Commissioners for a USDA Local Food Promotion Program planning grant to map growth scenarios. Co-owner Brandon Jaeger cites a small current facility and potential expansions, with match partly from Commissioner Chris Chmiel. The grant, up to 100000 with 25 percent match, would fund expert planning as the company weighs staying, adding operations, or building anew.
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Ohio House approves 7.8 billion two year transportation budget
The Ohio House passed HB 26 83 13 approving a 7.8 billion two year plan funding road and bridge work from gas tax federal funds and turnpike tolls. It allows counties to raise a 5 license tax, pilots speed limit changes, and lets private deputy registrars lift registration fees.
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Ohio State assault rapist gets 17 years in prison
Travis Niemi, 33, pleaded guilty to rape felonious assault and aggravated burglary for an off campus home invasion that left a 22 year old OSU student beaten and unconscious. DNA evidence matched and linked to the crime led to his arrest and plea. The Franklin County judge imposed a 17 year sentence on the incident.
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Kasich budget to blame for no OU faculty
OU officials warn Gov Kasich proposed budget will freeze tuition and student fees and widen the gap between revenues and expenses. A Budget Planning Council update cites limited resource growth and state budget uncertainty as the reason no raises for faculty and staff in Fiscal Year 2018. It notes investments in capital projects and aid will continue but require reallocating resources and shared sacrifices across the university.
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Trimble village year end reports available by call
Year end reports for Trimble village are complete and can be viewed by calling fiscal officer Roger Hooper at 767 2429.
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