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Thursday, September 11, 2025

News from August 2025

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FOIA request sent to Ohio University-Zanesville regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Ohio University-Zanesville regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Ohio this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 2

By M. D. Cox | Aug 5, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Ohio for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 26.

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Former nonprofit leader sentenced to prison for embezzling funds in Toledo

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

A former executive director of a Toledo nonprofit organization has been sentenced to prison for misusing program funds.

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Grand River shooting range undergoes $11.3 million renovation in Trumbull County

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

A major renovation project is underway at the Grand River Wildlife Area shooting range in Trumbull County, Ohio.

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Bowling Green’s Lourawls Nairn Jr. named Bahamas men’s basketball head coach for FIBA AmeriCup

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

Bowling Green State University Associate Head Coach Lourawls Nairn Jr. has been named head coach of the Bahamas Senior Men's National Team for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup, which will be held in Nicaragua from August 22 to 31.

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Gov. DeWine: 'Prop betting is harming athletics in Ohio'

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio, said that mounting evidence indicates prop betting is damaging to athletics in the state and highlighted the risks associated with micro prop bets controlled by individual players.

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VA Purchase Loans in Ohio average $294,970 for Q1

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $294,970, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nfib Ohio holds leadership council meeting and recognizes small business achievements

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

On July 16, the Ohio Leadership Council of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) held a meeting in Columbus that brought together 30 members.

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Ohio Farm Bureau and partners buy champion barrow at 2025 Ohio State Fair

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

The 2025 Sale of Champions livestock auction concluded the Ohio State Fair, with Ohio Farm Bureau and several partners purchasing the Grand Champion Market Barrow.

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BGSU to host college football panel featuring Urban Meyer before season opener

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

Bowling Green State University Athletics will hold a panel discussion titled "The Significance of College Football in America" on August 28 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union's Lenhart Grand Ballroom.

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Ohio man sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking and firearms violations

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

An Akron man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations.

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Ohio BWC launches program to help employers with substance use prevention

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2025

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has introduced a new initiative called the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program (SUPR), aimed at supporting employers in the state.

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Matthews appointed director of communications at Ohio Farm Bureau

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2025

Ryan Matthews of Leesburg has been appointed as the new director of communications and media relations for Ohio Farm Bureau.

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Sen. Husted: Foreign tax credit restrictions protect 'U.S. manufacturers from unfair foreign competition'

By Buckeye Reporter reports | Aug 1, 2025

Jon Husted said that new restrictions on tax credits are intended to block adversarial nations from accessing taxpayer funds and to strengthen domestic supply chains.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Ohio declines from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Ohio during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $287,826, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Ohio companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By M. V. Gaines | Aug 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Ohio in July.

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Senator proposes major hike in National Firearms Act transfer tax

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) has introduced an amendment to a defense spending bill that would significantly increase the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on certain firearms.

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Court orders $3 million penalty for abandoned hazardous waste by recycling firms

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

A Franklin County judge has ordered Closed Loop Refining & Recovery and Closed Loop Glass Solutions, two defunct electronics-recycling companies, to pay $3 million in civil penalties for abandoning large amounts of hazardous waste in Columbus.

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Drew Pyne named to preseason watch list for Wuerffel Trophy

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

Bowling Green State University quarterback Drew Pyne has been named to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List, according to an announcement by the Wuerffel Foundation.

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Cleveland police promote “Take Me Home” program for vulnerable residents

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The Cleveland Division of Police is highlighting a program designed to help families whose relatives are at risk of wandering or becoming lost due to cognitive conditions.