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Athens County initiates divestment from Israel Bonds
Athens County’s new treasurer, Taylor Sappington, has chosen not to reinvest the $300,000 Israel bond of county funds that came due October 1. In a memo (attached) to Athens County Commissioners, he explained: “On October first, $300,000 in our…
Expecting Different?
I love Chinese food, but I have standards. What if there was a Chinese restaurant a mile away and rated 2 stars? NOT A CHANCE. No matter how hungry I might be, it’s worth it to drive farther for better Chinese food.
Why then, do we KEEP…
Project 2025 clashes with both historic KKK Act and modern Ohio initiative: Protecting Ohioans Constitutional Rights
A stark but unsurprising contrast in the philosophy of governance and civil rights enforcement is emerging between the proposals of Project 2025 and the grassroots efforts of the Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity.
While Project 2025…
Tom Hayes receives a hero's welcome at Columbus airport
Released American hostage Tom Hayes received a hero's welcome at John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio yesterday Sunday October 12, 2025.
He was among the nearly 500 Sumud Flotilla crew who were taken hostage by the…