In the News
March 7, 2016
By: Jane Schmucker, Toledo Blade
March 7, 2016
Amid the collages and cast glass, the painted silks and photography, the embroidery and origami, was an exuberant Donna Hensley, her eyes darting again and again toward the entry way of the Ninth Congressional District’s Invitational Art Exhibition as she waited for her students to arrive.
Of six entries from Perkins High School in Sandusky, four had won awards and one was the overall winner, chosen from 78 pieces to hang in the U.S.
March 6, 2016
By: La Prensa
March 6, 2016
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced today that Josh Trout, a student at Perkins High School, is the Ohio 9th Congressional District overall winner of the 2016 Congressional Arts Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” Representative Kaptur made the announcement at an awards ceremony Sunday afternoon.
A six-member panel of judges recognized Josh for his original work titled “Still Life,” which will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the coming year.
March 4, 2016
By: The Beacon
March 4, 2016
Great Lakes advocates from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill for Great Lakes Day, sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur accompanied a group from the Lake Erie Improvement Association to an event at the Canadian Embassy on Wednesday evening.
March 4, 2016
By: WFMJ
March 4, 2016
Youngstown Thermal announced on Thursday that construction on a $74 million energy project will begin before the end of the year in downtown Youngstown.
Carl Avers, Chief Executive Officer of Youngstown Thermal, said they're in the process of testing soil conditions to find the best spot to start construction.
Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) announced in October that the Department of Energy has awarded $74,995,687 to Energ
March 3, 2016
By: Hannah Hess, E&E
March 3, 2016
Department of Energy Undersecretary for Science Franklin Orr left Capitol Hill yesterday with unusual instructions from the top Democrat on the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee -- to go brainstorm ways of putting his boss on TV.
Drawing inspiration from Disney's 2003 hit "Finding Nemo," Rep.
March 3, 2016
By: AJOT
March 3, 2016
The citizens of Northeast Ohio showed up in force March 1st at the Breen Center to oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) latest proposal to dump unsuitable sediment in Lake Erie.
March 2, 2016
By: 13ABC
March 2, 2016
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced Tuesday a federal award of $172,000 to NeighborWorks Toledo Region by NeighborWorks America. The funds will be used to support efforts to revitalize and sustain Toledo neighborhoods, promote and preserve affordable housing, and create and sustain jobs through local projects and activities.
“Affordable housing is essential for Toledo residents to support their families and maintain steady employment,” said Rep. Kaptur.
March 1, 2016
By: Richard Payerchin, The Morning Journal
March 1, 2016
More than $3.3 million will pay for demolition of rundown houses in Lorain County.
Meanwhile, county efforts have resulted in a spike in collection of delinquent property taxes from owners of houses that are falling down.
The Lorain County Land Reutilization Corp.
February 26, 2016
By: Interfax
February 26, 2016
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andriy Paruby during his working visit to the US, met with leaders of the parliamentary group of friendship with Ukraine congressmen Marcy Kaptur and Sandor Levin.
"Participants also discussed the conversation permanent establishment of a joint working group between the Parliament and the US Congress", - stated in the information published on the website of the Ukrainian parliament on Friday morning.
February 24, 2016
By: Jay Skebba, Toledo Blade
February 24, 2016
Imagination Station’s contributions to the community and science education are well-known throughout northwest Ohio, but now the science center is receiving national praise.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Tuesday that Imagination Station is one of 30 finalists (15 museums and 15 libraries) in the country up for a National Medal, and the only one in Ohio.
“It is an honor to be nam