BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A survivor of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), Alex Farris, is suing Johnson & Johnson, alleging that its NEUTROGENA® aerosol spray sunscreen exposed him to a carcinogen that caused his cancer. Benzene, a known carcinogen linked to various blood cancers, including ALL, AML, CLL, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, was detected in Johnson […]
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Ohio House Joint Resolution 1 proposes 60% voter approval for constitutional amendments
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Controversial House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1) progresses through the Ohio General Assembly, drawing both proponents and opponents to debate the proposed measure. HJR1 seeks to amend Sections 1b, 1e, and 1g of Article II and Sections 1 and 3 of Article XVI of the Ohio Constitution, requiring a minimum of 60% of […]
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7 injured in Fayette County crash
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic crash that happened on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Route 22 and Jamison Rd. The accident was reported at 3:23 pm and involved a 2019 Ford F-350 truck with a livestock trailer, driven by Meghan O’Reilly, and a 2018 Kia Sorento […]
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U.S. House Republicans introduce ‘Go Woke Go Broke Act’ to eliminate Treasury’s racial equity committee
WASHINGTON D.C. —- GOP Rep. Andrew Ogles of Tennessee has introduced a bill that would eliminate the Treasury Department’s Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, called the “Go Woke Go Broke Act,” which was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 20th. The committee, created in March 2022, comprises 25 members and is chaired by […]
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Ohio law enforcement officers honor fallen heroes in annual memorial ceremony
LONDON, Ohio — Ohio’s Attorney General, Dave Yost, and members of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission paid tribute to eight Ohio peace officers who died in the line of duty in the past few years, in a ceremony held in London, Ohio. During the ceremony, which was the 35th annual Ohio Peace Officers Memorial […]
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County pickup truck crash restricts county road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A minor crash caused a lane closure in Ross County on Thursday involving a Ross County Water truck. It happened at around 1 p.m. on Biers Run Road when a pickup truck rolled on a curve. There were no serious injuries and the county worker refused medical treatment, however, traffic was […]
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Ohio Supreme Court overturns Scioto Co. man’s burglary conviction
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio —– The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed a man’s burglary conviction, determining that there was no use of “force, stealth, or deception” in the theft of a $500 leaf blower from an open garage. The court directed the Scioto County Common Pleas Court to charge Donald Bertram with misdemeanor criminal trespassing, which […]
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Goldman Sachs teams up with JobsOhio to boost small business growth in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is partnering with JobsOhio to support small business growth in Ohio. The partnership will enable Goldman Sachs to connect entrepreneurs across the state with 10,000 Small Businesses, a free education program that equips small business owners with practical skills to scale their businesses. JobsOhio, the state’s private […]
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Four Ross County businesses busted for selling tobacco products to underage individuals
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Local law enforcement and the Ohio Investigative Unit have joined forces to tackle the problem of underage tobacco purchases in the county. A total of 21 locations were targeted for compliance checks, with officials identifying four outlets selling tobacco products to those underage. Two of the stores that were caught, and […]
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Former South Bloomfield village clerk found to have misappropriated additional funds, state auditor reports
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Former receipt clerk for the Village of South Bloomfield, Kelly Neal, has been issued an additional finding for recovery after she was convicted of stealing nearly $14,000 from the Pickaway County community. State Auditor of Ohio, Keith Faber, announced the finding on Thursday. Neal was sentenced in June 2020 to 16 […]