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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 8h

Get vaccinated and save lives! The U.S. has more than 1,500 confirmed measles cases, the most since 1992. And Ohio cases are growing. What to know. www.dispatch.com/story/news/h...

US in grips of worst measles outbreak since 2000, and Ohio cases are growing. What to know

The U.S. has more than 1,500 confirmed measles cases, the most since 1992. And Ohio cases are growing. What to know.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 22h

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century, a change that would boost Republican electoral prospects, particularly across the South. via AP
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Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court appears ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that's helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 1d

“The goal is to alleviate anxiety.” Amid search for utility-scale water sources in Licking County, Del-Co will hold a town hall for Utica-area residents and landowners at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Utica High School, 260 Jefferson St. www.thereportingproject.org/amid-search-...

Amid search for water sources in Licking County, Del-Co will hold a community informational meeting in Utica - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

The last time folks in the Utica area got together to discuss water resources, local firefighters stood watch at each door to make sure residents didn’t overfill the meeting room […]

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 2d

Supreme Court denies Alex Jones’s appeal of payment to Sandy Hook families. Jones was ordered to pay $1.4 billion in damages for defamation of families who lost children in the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Conn. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones’s Appeal of Payment to Sandy Hook Families

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 2d

In response to a Trump administration probe of Ohio State, it changes its policies about employees attending conferences affiliated with affinity groups — leaving some faculty, researchers and graduate students confused and concerned. www.dispatch.com/story/news/e... via @DispatchAlerts

Ohio State changes policy on group conferences after Trump administration threats

A federal investigation into potentially discriminatory practices at Ohio State prompted the university to change its policies regarding conferences.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 3d

Attorney General Letitia James of New York purchased a tiny, $137,000 home in Virginia for a grandniece, who said she lived there with her family and didn’t pay rent. Prosecutors say it is an impermissible investment property. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

In the Eye of a Political Storm, a Tiny Yellow House in Norfolk, Va.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 5d

More than 580,000 Ohioans insured under the Affordable Care Act will see health costs spike or lose coverage if tax credits expire. These credits help 24 million people and are at the center of the government shutdown. www.dispatch.com/story/news/h... via @DispatchAlerts

Ohioans under Obamacare to see health costs spike or lose coverage if tax credits expire

The enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025 and are at the center of the government shutdown.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 8d

State grants of nearly $80 million could help lure new jobs to Muskingum and Coshocton counties – and bookend Licking County with big developments to the west and east. www.thereportingproject.org/grants-of-ne...

Grants of nearly $80 million could help lure new jobs to Muskingum and Coshocton counties – and bookend Licking County with big developments - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

Big state grants for economic development projects in Muskingum and Coshocton counties are expected to generate jobs and tax revenue for those communities – and potential growth-management challenges ...

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 9d

Data centers are taking over thousands of acres in central Ohio. But are they the best use? www.newarkadvocate.com/story/busine... via @NewarkAdvocate

Data centers are grabbing thousands of acres in central Ohio. But are they the best use?

Data centers are spreading fast across central Ohio, sparking tough questions about land use and what communities really want for their future.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 10d

Virtual forum on Oct. 7 highlights candidates for Granville village and township elected offices. The forum can be viewed live online, and a recording will be available online after the event. www.thereportingproject.org/virtual-foru...

Virtual forum on Oct. 7 highlights candidates for Granville village and township elected offices - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

Candidates for Granville village and township offices will talk about their positions on local issues during a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 6-9 p.m. The forum is being co-hosted […]

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 14d

Alexandria and St. Albans Township merger commission members answer questions about taxes, utilities and gun rights. Another informational meeting will be held on Oct. 7 on the proposal to merge in an effort to manage growth and development www.thereportingproject.org/alexandria-a...

Alexandria and St. Albans Township merger commission members answer questions about taxes, utilities and gun rights - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

For many residents of the Village of Alexandria and St. Albans Township, one question has been front of mind: What is this merger proposal all about? And that leads to […]

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 17d

Electronic pollbooks shelved for the May primary in 47 Ohio counties will be back in use for Nov. 4 election. Investigation indicates static electricity was the cause of ‘irregularities’ noticed in a Perry County machine and there was no security breach www.thereportingproject.org/electronic-p...

Electronic pollbooks shelved for the May primary in 47 Ohio counties will be back in use for Nov. 4 election - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

Electronic pollbooks will be back in use in 47 Ohio counties to check in voters for the Nov. 4 election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office halted the use […]

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 21d

Longtime volunteer Craig Washka honored by Licking Park District. A portion of the popular TJ Evans Trail, which connects Johnstown, Alexandria, Granville and Newark, was named after Washka in a celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20. www.thereportingproject.org/longtime-vol...

Longtime volunteer Craig Washka honored by Licking Park District - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

A portion of the popular TJ Evans Trail, which connects Johnstown, Alexandria, Granville and Newark, was named after Washka in a celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 22d

An institution on Columbus' East Side for 113 years, Resch's Bakery to close Livingston Avenue shop as new Gahanna location opens www.dispatch.com/story/entert... via @DispatchAlerts

Resch's Bakery to close Livingston Avenue shop as new Gahanna location opens

David Resch says his family's 113-year-old business will occupy a larger space that provides room to expand in volume and variety.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 22d

Columbus-area township officials bemoan data center drain on emergency response resources www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts

Columbus-area township officials bemoan data center drain on emergency response resources

Jerome Township says it's not alone in its concern about Amazon Web Services. Norwich Township agrees.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 23d

Licking County reports two human cases of La Crosse La Crosse Encephalitis in Newark. The virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and is rare but serious. Health department is spraying for mosquitos www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/2... via @NewarkAdvocate

Licking County reports two human cases of La Crosse in Newark. Here's what to know

The Licking County Health Department reports two human cases in Newark of La Crosse, which is spread to people through bites from infected mosquitoes.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 24d

As Ohio lawmakers return to work from summer break, a major issue remains unresolved: property tax relief. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Ohioans are fed up with property taxes. Do lawmakers have a plan?

Gov. Mike DeWine and his fellow Republicans remain at odds over property tax relief as advocates try to eliminate property taxes.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 28d

New bill in the Ohio Legislature would allow licensed lawmakers, statewide elected officials, judges and magistrates -- but not members of the public -- to carry concealed handguns in government buildings. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p... via @DispatchAlerts

Ohio officials could carry concealed guns at statehouse, courts under new bill

The proposal comes amid concerns over political violence after the deaths of Charlie Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 28d

Nvidia bets big on Intel with $5 billion stake and chip partnership. Unclear what this means for the $28 billion Intel campus under construction in Licking County. www.dispatch.com/story/busine... via @DispatchAlerts

Nvidia bets big on Intel with $5 billion stake and chip partnership

Nvidia on Thursday said it will invest $5 billion in Intel, throwing its heft behind the struggling U.S. chipmaker.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 29d

Final touches prepare the historic Sullivan Building on Newark's Courthouse Square for reopening on Oct. 27. A 10-year, $14.1 million project restored the former bank building, which is the new home for the Explore Licking County tourism office www.thereportingproject.org/final-touche...

Final touches prepare the historic Sullivan Building on Newark's Courthouse Square for reopening on Oct. 27 - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

A little dusting here, a little gold leaf there, and the next thing you know, the former Home Building Association building on the corner of Main and 3rd streets will […]

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 29d

Social Security benefits increase could be wiped out by a double whammy. Nearly 2.5 million Ohioans receive Social Security checks. www.dispatch.com/story/news/2... via @DispatchAlerts

Social Security benefits increase could be wiped out by double whammy. Impact in Ohio

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment should make history, but it may not be enough.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · 29d

Columbus Fury volleyball may get $1 million lifeline from city, county as team seeks owner www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts

Columbus Fury volleyball may get $1 million lifeline from city, county as team seeks owner

Columbus and Franklin County may give $1 million to the Columbus Fury to support the new franchise during a search for a majority-owner.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · Sep 15

Drilling for test water wells in Granville and St. Albans townships to begin this month, pumping set for November. Results will help determine how much groundwater is available and whether commercial wells could serve future growth in Licking County www.thereportingproject.org/drilling-for...

Drilling for test water wells in Granville and St. Albans townships to begin this month, pumping set for November - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

Drilling will begin soon for test wells in Granville and St. Albans townships to determine the volume of groundwater between Alexandria and Granville – and whether the aquifer could be […]

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · Sep 15

Wait, how much is that steak? Record high beef prices force Ohio restaurants to rethink menus www.dispatch.com/story/news/l... via @DispatchAlerts

How much is that steak? Record high beef prices force Ohio restaurants to rethink menus

One Ohio beef expert said prices likely won't drop until 2027 at the earliest.

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Alan Miller @amiller78.bsky.social · Sep 9

'Sobering' nation's report card released Sept. 9 shows lowest U.S. student scores in decades. Nationally, high school students across public and private schools continued to backslide in math, science and reading in 2024. www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/e... via @NewarkAdvocate

'Sobering' nation's report card shows lowest U.S. student scores in decades

Children in the United States scored the lowest on reading and math than ever before, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

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