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Ohio Governor Sending National Guard to Assist in Fighting Crime in DC
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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August 18, 2025
President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi are on a mission to curb crime in the nation’s capital, and it turns out they’re getting an assist from Republican governors. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those announcing over the weekend...
Ohio State Highway Patrol conducts OVI checkpoint in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon News - Ohio
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August 18, 2025
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced the successful execution of an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoint on August 15, 2025, on State Route 13 in Mount Vernon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the checkpoint was...
Ohio man admits to federal hate crime for antisemitic attack on students at Ohio State
The Times of Israel
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August 19, 2025
JTA — An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Friday to a federal hate crime for assaulting two Jewish students at Ohio State University in November 2023 after asking if they were Jewish. The Justice Department announced Friday that Timur Mamatov, 20, of...
Ohio Chick-Fil-A Divides Community With Chaperone Policy For Teenagers
BroBible
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August 18, 2025
iStockphoto Audio By Carbonatix Residents of Kettering, Ohio are in the midst of a dispute over a “teen chaperone policy” enacted by the local Chick-fil-A restaurant. The policy requires anyone 17-years-old or younger wishing to eat in the...
Ohio Chick-fil-A Imposes New Policy During School Year
Independent Journal Review
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August 18, 2025
A Chick-fil-A in Ohio has set off a storm of debate after rolling out a controversial new rule aimed at teenage customers just as the school year begins. The restaurant, located in Kettering, announced what it calls a “Teen Chaperone Policy” on...
Political experts weigh in on Sherrod Brown joining US Senate race
WBNS - Ohio
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Sherrod Brown will challenge Jon Husted in a key Senate race in 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio — In November 2026, Democrat Sherrod Brown will face incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in a competitive race for the U.S. Senate. In 2024, Brown lost his seat,...
Ohio Young Democrats president orders followers to berate Republican state rep: 'Roast this b***h'
The Blaze
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August 18, 2025
A comment on Somalis in government from a Republican Ohio state representative led to a foul-mouthed response from the president of the Ohio Young Democrats. The social media feud began after state Rep. Jennifer Gross simply asked for comments...
Ohio man admits to federal hate crime for antisemitic attack on Jewish students at Ohio State
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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August 18, 2025
An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Friday to a federal hate crime for assaulting two Jewish students at the Ohio State University in November 2023 after asking if they were Jewish. The Justice Department announced Friday that Timur Mamatov, 20, of Tipp...
Ohio turnpike crash kills 4, including 2 kids
CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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CBS News Live CBS News Pittsburgh Live Four people, including two children, were killed in a crash on the Ohio Turnpike on Monday morning, officials said. CBS affiliate WOIO reported, citing the Ohio State Highway Patrol, that the crash happened...
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official, will vie to unseat Trump-backed Husted
WCHS - West Virginia
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown officially launched his campaign Monday to return to the U.S. Senate next year, brushing aside his bitter loss to Republican Bernie Moreno last fall and expressing confidence his pro-working class...
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel weighs in on sending Ohio National Guard troops to D.C.
FOX28 - Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio’s governor calls sending 150 Ohio National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital “the right thing to do.” Mike DeWine announced over the weekend he’s sending the troops to join more than 700 other soldiers...
What's the possible impact of Sherrod Brown's entry into next year’s U.S. Senate race in Ohio?
WVXU News - Ohio
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August 19, 2025
Now that Sherrod Brown, the state’s most prominent Democrat, has decided he will run next year to return to the U.S. Senate, the 2026 elections are beginning to take shape. Brown said Monday that he’s focused on beating incumbent Jon Husted...
3 more GOP governors authorize National Guard deployment as part of Trump show of force
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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August 19, 2025
Three more Republican governors authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington on Monday, part of President Donald Trump's escalating show of force that he says is designed to crack down on crime and boost immigration enforcement...
3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of force
Coast Reporter
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August 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three more Republican governors authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington on Monday, part of President Donald Trump’s escalating show of force that he says is designed to crack down on crime and boost...
Rep. Jim Jordan expresses support for Ohio leaders and law enforcement
Lima Reporter - Ohio
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August 18, 2025
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan Representing Ohio's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Jim Jordan Representing Ohio's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Jim Jordan, a U.S. Congressman representing Ohio’s 4th district since...
Superbikes at Mid-Ohio
Morrow County Sentinel - Ohio
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August 18, 2025
Anthony Sansotta of Marion (left) looks to catch up to a competitor Sunday in the Super Hooligans class at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel Racers in the Supersport series jockey for position at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
BTU International to Feature Aurora Reflow Technology at SMTA Michigan and Ohio Expos
Industrial News
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August 18, 2025
BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, will exhibit at the upcoming SMTA Michigan Expo & Tech Forum on Tuesday, August 19 in Livonia, MI, and the SMTA Ohio...
DeWine: decision to send Ohio National Guard troops to DC is consistent with previous requests
Statehouse News Bureau - Ohio
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August 18, 2025
Gov. Mike DeWine is explaining and defending his decision to send 150 Ohio National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to help with what President Trump has declared to be a "public safety emergency." They’ll join around 650 troops in the nation’s...
5 Things to Know About Newsom’s Plan to Redraw CA Election Maps
GV Wire - California
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August 18, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The fight over redistricting is about to hit overdrive in California. As the Legislature returns to Sacramento today for the final month of session, Democrats are...
Voting machines under GOP fire again ahead of 2026 midterms in Ohio
WVXU News - Ohio
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August 18, 2025
More than one year from the 2026 midterms, and without any evidence of extensive voter fraud, President Donald Trump said Monday he wants states to dump the machines used to electronically record and calculate votes. In a post to his own Truth...