In the News
February 4, 2016
By: Tom Jackson, Sandusky Register
February 4, 2016
The Erie County Health Department is seeking $240,000 to open up a water laboratory in Sandusky to provide fast testing for water samples taken in Lake Erie and other local water sources.
It makes sense to be able to carry out rapid testing during a harmful algal bloom or when it's suspected that bacteria from sewer overflows is threatening local water, rather than having to wait for results to come back, said Pete Schade, Erie County
February 4, 2016
By: Tom Troy, Toledo Blade
February 4, 2016
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R., Ohio), known for his ardent support of international trade agreements, said today he does not support the Trans-Pacific Partnership as proposed by President Obama.
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman appeared Wednesday in New Zealand for a signing ceremony for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Democrats in Ohio accused Mr.
February 3, 2016
By: Jim Mackinnon, Akron Beacon Journal
February 3, 2016
There was genuine anger, frustration, protest and even revolution in the air Wednesday.
But this wasn’t a wide-eyed college student protest.
February 3, 2016
By: WKYC Staff
February 3, 2016
According to a statement released, the US Army Corps of Engineers "continued its campaign to dump potentially harmful sediment into Lake Erie today when it rejected the Port of Cleveland's request to modify federal policy to prevent the practice," the Port's spokesperson Strategy Design Partners stated.
Strategy Design has worked with the Port of Cleveland for the past several years in many capacities, including; communications positioning, social media
February 2, 2016
By: Marcy Kaptur and other Members, Asian American Press
February 2, 2016
U.S. Reps.
February 1, 2016
By: Chris Kick, Farm and Dairy
February 1, 2016
The Ohio Farmers Union continued its call for mandatory country of origin labeling of meat products during the organization’s annual convention, Jan. 29-30 in Columbus.
A wide range of topics were on members’ minds, including concerns over the recently announced federal trade agreement with pacific nations, and the spike in farmland taxes.
January 28, 2016
By: Larry Sillanpa, Labor World - Work Day Minnesota
January 28, 2016
A half mile from their union hall, more 220 retired members of Teamsters Local 346 (link is external) gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth’s West End last Thursday to fight for their pensions. Congressman Rick Nolan joined them to say he was in their fight with them.
This isn’t just a Teamster’s fight, however.
January 27, 2016
By: Donna Fuscaldo, GoodCall
January 27, 2016
Our country’s record loan debt, which currently stands at $1.3 trillion, is causing negative reverberations throughout the country. And it’s partly to blame for decreasing home ownership among millennials.
January 22, 2016
By: Sandusky Register
January 22, 2016
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, on Friday visited the American Legion Post 83 to present post commander Terry Kaufman, color guard commander Dan Break and other members with new color guard rifles, provided by the U.S. Army.
Post leaders worked for months to secure these replacement rifles, which are used in various ceremonies around Erie County.
January 19, 2016
By: Grant Segall, The Plain Dealer
January 19, 2016
BROOK PARK, Ohio — NASA Glenn Research Center was launched 75 years ago this month as the federal Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory. Since then and under several names, the center has become a mighty engine in itself.
Glenn's researchers have done acclaimed work on propulsion, communications, safety and many other technologies crucial to flight. They've also reduced engine noise.