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DeWine To Lift All COVID-Related Health Orders June 2

Most of Ohio's COVID-related health orders will be allowed to expire in three weeks on June 2, according to the governor. Mike DeWine says falling case rates combined with rising vaccination totals show the "tide has turned."

Commentary: Ohio GOP Forms A 'Circular Firing Squad'

Cincinnati's New 'Level-Up' Program Matches Youth With Career-Readiness Jobs

Citing A 'Lawless Atmosphere,' Pierce Township Sues Local Apartment Complex

By Ann Thompson • 3 hours ago

After more than two years of murder, drug dealing and disrepair at Royal Oaks On the Green and Saint Andrews apartment and condominium complex, Pierce Township says it has had enough. The Clermont County Prosecutor's Office has filed suit to force the owner to clean up its act.

Public Library Partners With CPS On Student App For Audio And E-Books

By Becca Costello • 4 hours ago

Cincinnati students have access to tens of thousands of new audio and e-books thanks to a recent partnership between Cincinnati Public Schools and the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. The school district purchased an app called Sora that lets students borrow materials through the public library without needing a public library card.

Council Member Seelbach Donates $7,500 In Extra Funds To Nonprofit Orgs

By Becca Costello • 4 hours ago

Chris Seelbach — Citicable / City of Cincinnati

Cincinnati Council Wednesday approved small donations to a few nonprofit organizations using extra funds from Council Member Chris Seelbach's office.

Commentary: Ohio GOP Forms A 'Circular Firing Squad'

By Howard Wilkinson • 16 hours ago

A warning to all Republicans of good conscience who might be asking themselves if this trip to Trump World over the past six years has really been worth the anger and the chaos it caused: keep your thoughts to yourself.

FC Cincinnati And The West End Prepare For TQL Stadium Opening

By Michael Monks • 17 hours ago

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It started as a rumor, then became a debate, then progressed into a massive construction project. Now, FC Cincinnati's West End home, officially called TQL Stadium, is a reality. The facility will see its first Major League Soccer game this month.

Cincinnati Getting $12M Less Than Expected In Stimulus Funding

By Becca Costello • May 11, 2021

Cincinnati is getting about $12 million less than expected from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA. Guidance from the U.S. Treasury released Monday gives the official amount: about $279 million over the next two years, plus about $20 million restricted for health and affordable housing.

Hamilton County To Release Preliminary Plan On Spending American Rescue Plan Funds

By Tana Weingartner • May 11, 2021

Hamilton County expects to have a preliminary plan next week for spending its portion of the American Rescue Plan. Administrator Jeff Aluotto and staff have been meeting with stakeholders, community groups and others to get a picture of where the dollars should go.

Portman Says Too Many Ohioans Are Not Working Because Of Generous Federal Unemployment Pay

By Jo Ingles • May 11, 2021

Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senator is urging the state to stop providing the $300 weekly federal checks to unemployed Ohioans, which will stop coming September 6 unless another COVID relief package extends them.

Purple People Bridge Closed After Large Stone Falls Into Ohio River

By Ann Thompson • May 11, 2021

The Purple People Bridge, connecting Newport to Cincinnati for pedestrians, is temporarily closed after a "large stone" fell out of the first pier into the Ohio River Tuesday afternoon.

Council Rejects Proposal For Immediate Disclosure Of Some Campaign Donations

By Becca Costello • May 11, 2021

A measure voted down by a Cincinnati council committee Tuesday would have required immediate disclosure of some campaign donations. Council Member Greg Landsman says he's working on a new version of his proposal to require sitting council members and the mayor to report donations above $200 within 48 hours. The donations would be published on a new city website where the public could search the filings.