Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide

CINCINNATI (AP) — For a moment this past week, it was like the old days in Washington. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, smiled as he announced a bipartisan deal. He turned to and put his hand on Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s shoulder, a gesture meant to signal a closeness.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide

CINCINNATI (AP) — For a moment this past week, it was like the old days in Washington. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, smiled as he announced a bipartisan deal. He turned to and put his hand on Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s shoulder, a gesture meant to signal a closeness.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide

CINCINNATI (AP) — For a moment this past week, it was like the old days in Washington. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, smiled as he announced a bipartisan deal. He turned to and put his hand on Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s shoulder, a gesture meant to signal a closeness.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide

CINCINNATI (AP) — For a moment this past week, it was like the old days in Washington. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, smiled as he announced a bipartisan deal. He turned to and put his hand on Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s shoulder, a gesture meant to signal a closeness.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Hillbilly' to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Hillbilly' to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Hillbilly' to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Hillbilly' to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Hillbilly' to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pro-Trump GOP chair steps down in Ohio, may seek Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio Republican linked closely to Donald Trump stepped down Friday as the party’s chair, a signal of her interest in running for the U.S. Senate for the seat being left by the GOP’s Rob Portman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pro-Trump GOP chair steps down in Ohio, may seek Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio Republican linked closely to Donald Trump stepped down Friday as the party’s chair, a signal of her interest in running for the U.S. Senate for the seat being left by the GOP’s Rob Portman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pro-Trump GOP chair steps down in Ohio, may seek Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio Republican linked closely to Donald Trump stepped down Friday as the party’s chair, a signal of her interest in running for the U.S. Senate for the seat being left by the GOP’s Rob Portman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP's Rep. Jim Jordan won't seek Portman's US Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won't run to succeed Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn't going to seek a third term in 2022.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP's Rep. Jim Jordan won't seek Portman's US Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won't run to succeed Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn't going to seek a third term in 2022.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Just shocked': A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hamlet absorbs charges of an unknowing role in Capitol riot

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ohio town unknowingly hosted alleged Capitol attack plotters

WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — In this don't blink-or-you'll-miss-it, one-stoplight town, dozens of residents still fly “Trump 2020” and “Make America Great Again” flags.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP's Rep. Jim Jordan won't seek Portman's US Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won't run to succeed Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn't going to seek a third term in 2022.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP's Rep. Jim Jordan won't seek Portman's US Senate seat

CINCINNATI (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won't run to succeed Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn't going to seek a third term in 2022.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP Ohio Sen. Portman not seeking reelection, cites gridlock

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said Monday that he won’t seek reelection to a third term in 2022, expressing dismay with the deep partisanship and dysfunction in American politics.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP Ohio Sen. Portman not seeking reelection, cites gridlock

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said Monday that he won’t seek reelection to a third term in 2022, expressing dismay with the deep partisanship and dysfunction in American politics.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP Ohio Sen. Portman not seeking reelection, cites gridlock

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said Monday that he won’t seek reelection to a third term in 2022, expressing dismay with the deep partisanship and dysfunction in American politics.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dayton mayor won't seek reelection; higher office run likely

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said Wednesday she won’t seek a third term, raising expectations that the Ohio Democrat will seek higher office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Changes, challenges: The not-so-secret life of pandemic pets

CINCINNATI (AP) — Olivia Hinerfeld's dog Lincoln and Kate Hilts' cat Potato have something in common: They both like to interrupt Zoom calls as their owners work from home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Changes, challenges: The not-so-secret life of pandemic pets

CINCINNATI (AP) — Olivia Hinerfeld's dog Lincoln and Kate Hilts' cat Potato have something in common: They both like to interrupt Zoom calls as their owners work from home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Changes, challenges: The not-so-secret life of pandemic pets

CINCINNATI (AP) — Olivia Hinerfeld's dog Lincoln and Kate Hilts' cat Potato have something in common: They both like to interrupt Zoom calls as their owners work from home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: Ohio county order violated Christian schools' rights

CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court Thursday provided the go-ahead for Christian schools in an Ohio county to resume holding in-person classes during the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Changes, challenges: The not-so-secret life of pandemic pets

CINCINNATI (AP) — Olivia Hinerfeld's dog Lincoln and Kate Hilts' cat Potato have something in common: They both like to interrupt Zoom calls as their owners work from home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: Parents of child who killed himself can sue educators

CINCINNATI (AP) — The parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being persistently bullied can move forward with a lawsuit against the Cincinnati school district that alleges wrongful death and other charges, a federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio man who claimed to be missing boy sentenced to 2 years

CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday sentenced an apologetic Ohio man to two years behind bars and one year of probation for falsely claiming to be a long-missing Illinois child.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The Who concert memorial fundraiser plays on, virtually

CINCINNATI (AP) — For years, alumni of a Cincinnati-area high school have gathered to raise scholarship money in memory of three classmates killed in a crush of people at a 1979 concert by The Who. And they were determined to do it again in 2020 — despite the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The Who concert memorial fundraiser plays on, virtually

CINCINNATI (AP) — For years, alumni of a Cincinnati-area high school have gathered to raise scholarship money in memory of three classmates killed in a crush of people at a 1979 concert by The Who. And they were determined to do it again in 2020 — despite the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The Who concert memorial fundraiser plays on, virtually

CINCINNATI (AP) — For years, alumni of a Cincinnati-area high school have gathered to raise scholarship money in memory of three classmates killed in a crush of people at a 1979 concert by The Who. And they were determined to do it again in 2020 — despite the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The Who concert memorial fundraiser plays on, virtually

CINCINNATI (AP) — For years, alumni of a Cincinnati-area high school have gathered to raise scholarship money in memory of three classmates killed in a crush of people at a 1979 concert by The Who. And they were determined to do it again in 2020 — despite the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ohio's Democratic Party chair stepping down after 6 years

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio’s Democratic Party chair is stepping down after six years during which Republicans, including Donald Trump, dominated statewide elections, he said Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3rd arrested Cincinnati official insists he is innocent

CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati City Council member — the third this year to be arrested on corruption allegations — insisted Friday that he is innocent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3rd arrested Cincinnati official insists he is innocent

CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati City Council member — the third this year to be arrested on corruption allegations — insisted Friday that he is innocent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

3rd arrested Cincinnati official insists he is innocent

CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati City Council member — the third this year to be arrested on corruption allegations — insisted Friday that he is innocent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

3rd arrested Cincinnati official insists he is innocent

CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati City Council member — the third this year to be arrested on corruption allegations — insisted Friday that he is innocent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Feds charge 3rd Cincinnati councilman with corruption

CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati city councilman who has been planning to run for mayor has been indicted on federal corruption charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Feds to announce 3rd Cincinnati corruption charge this year

CINCINNATI (AP) — The U.S. attorney for southern Ohio says he will announce a new public corruption case involving the city of Cincinnati, which has already seen two council members charged this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

No longer mirror of US, Ohio's electoral bellwether quiets

CINCINNATI (AP) — As Ohio goes, so goes the nation. That's the way it had been in presidential elections for more than half a century, until this year, when Republican Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the state while losing the presidency to Democrat Joe Biden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

"I love Ohio!" President Trump again carries swing state

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump has again carried Ohio, historically a must-win state for Republicans.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

President Donald Trump scores crucial win in Ohio again

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump has again carried Ohio, historically a must-win state for Republicans.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

President Donald Trump takes bellwether Ohio again

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican President Donald Trump has again won Ohio, a traditional bellwether for the nation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP’s Joyce defeats former naval flight officer Mueri

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Four-term Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce was reelected Tuesday after facing a spirited challenge from Democrat Hillary O’Connor Mueri, a first-time candidate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio pivotal in presidential race; US House seats unchanged

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s role as a bellwether for the nation remains in play this year after Democrat Joe Biden mounted a strong challenge to Republican President Donald Trump for the state’s 18 electoral votes, while the state's U.S. House incumbents again swept to victory in districts drawn for …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

One Good Thing: Wickedly creative pandemic trick-or-treating

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dropping candy down a chute for little costumed Baby Sharks, Mulans and Black Panthers. Flinging full-size candy bars to them via mini-catapults, “Game of Thrones” style, or with decorated slingshots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

One Good Thing: Wickedly creative pandemic trick-or-treating

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dropping candy down a chute for little costumed Baby Sharks, Mulans and Black Panthers. Flinging full-size candy bars to them via mini-catapults, “Game of Thrones” style, or with decorated slingshots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

One Good Thing: Wickedly creative pandemic trick-or-treating

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dropping candy down a chute for little costumed Baby Sharks, Mulans and Black Panthers. Flinging full-size candy bars to them via mini-catapults, “Game of Thrones” style, or with decorated slingshots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

One Good Thing: Wickedly creative pandemic trick-or-treating

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dropping candy down a chute for little costumed Baby Sharks, Mulans and Black Panthers. Flinging full-size candy bars to them via mini-catapults, “Game of Thrones” style, or with decorated slingshots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Grassroots volunteers rally voters in swing state of Ohio

CINCINNATI (AP) — Something changed in Yana Duke this year. She came to the U.S. as a youth from Ukraine, had never been involved in politics before. But during the 2020 campaign season, she felt she had to do something.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Grassoots volunteers rally voters in swing-state of Ohio

CINCINNATI (AP) — Something changed in Yana Duke this year. She came to the U.S. as a youth from Ukraine, had never been involved in politics before. But during the 2020 campaign season, she felt she had to do something.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats hope to unseat GOP congressional members in Ohio

CINCINNATI (AP) — First-time candidates in several congressional districts around Ohio are giving Democrats hope for another first: unseating a Republican under the state’s current map.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

With Americans anxious to go out, walking tours pick up pace

CINCINNATI (AP) — With an eerily quiet and empty stadium plaza behind him, the tour guide tried to help people picture what they would have seen there more than 160 years earlier.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

With Americans anxious to go out, walking tours pick up pace

CINCINNATI (AP) — With an eerily quiet and empty stadium plaza behind him, the tour guide tried to help people picture what they would have seen there more than 160 years earlier.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Restaurants, trying to stay afloat, revamp menus, operations

CINCINNATI (AP) — In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto tried something Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta would have considered sacrilege in normal times.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Restaurants, trying to stay afloat, revamp menus, operations

CINCINNATI (AP) — In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto tried something Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta would have considered sacrilege in normal times.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Politicians of all stripes expressed frustration Tuesday after Ohio's primary was postponed until June by the state's elected officials amid concerns attendance at polling places would contribute to the coronavirus pandemic.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ohio health chief to order polls closed amid coronavirus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's top health official will order the polls closed over concerns about the coronavirus, hours before voters were supposed begin casting ballots in the state's presidential primary, the governor said late Monday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2 female Democrats vie to take on 12-term GOP incumbent

CINCINNATI (AP) — Some years, Democrats have struggled to field a viable candidate in Ohio's 1st U.S. House district. This year, they have two.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

US appeals judges hear Down syndrome abortion arguments

CINCINNATI (AP) — Federal judges on Wednesday sharply questioned attorneys on both sides of an Ohio law that faces doctors with a felony charge if they perform abortions aimed at preventing the birth of a baby with Down syndrome.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

US appeals court says Ohio inmates don't get extra vote time

CINCINNATI (AP) — Federal appeals judges ruled Tuesday that people in Ohio who unexpectedly find themselves in jail ahead of an election should not be granted the same ability to vote late as those who are suddenly hospitalized.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WWII Doolittle Raiders making final toast

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Money, career woes plagued Afghan killings suspect

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Appalachia's aging a preview for U.S.

MT. ORAB, Ohio - It's winter, so Donna Robirds puts on two sweaters in the morning and keeps heavy blankets handy as she sets her thermostat low - 60 at night - and bundles up to keep her utility bill down.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cain plows ahead but says yet again: He's reassessing

DAYTON, Ohio - His campaign's survival in question, Herman Cain plowed ahead Wednesday in an effort to move past a woman's allegation that they had a longtime affair. But he acknowledged the toll was rising and said he would decide by next week whether to drop out of the Republican …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Scoring with fantasy football players

CINCINNATI - Fantasy football means real business for restaurants, and some big chains have launched promotional drives to score with dedicated players of the growing pastime.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

There are options for selling unwanted stuff

Spring for many homeowners means confronting all the things that have filled up the closets, basement and garage over the past year. As the late comedian George Carlin used to say: "Your house is a pile of stuff with a cover on it."

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO