Police Vote No Confidence in Mayor

Cincinnati’s police union unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in the city’s mayor, Aftab Pureval. 

Pureval said he was disappointed by the vote, saying it does not reflect “the work we’ve done in collaboration with our officers.”

Police union leaders cited “leadership failures” they say have “undermined public safety, police operations, and community trust.”

The union pointed to the widely discussed July downtown brawl, claiming Pureval failed to address the incident swiftly, leaving police and the community “in limbo.”

State Awards Job Incentives to 4 Companies

The state Tax Credit Authority approved four projects expected to retain nearly 600 jobs and create 233 new positions statewide, adding more than $20 million in payroll.

In Akron, soup maker Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America won approval for an expansion that will add 23 full-time jobs.

In western Ohio, a planned expansion by specialty yogurt producer Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation in Minster will create 30 full-time positions.

In southern Ohio, Buckeye Construction & Restoration plans a redevelopment project in Wellston, while drug distributor Cencora secured incentives for a Hamilton County site expected to create 140 full-time jobs. 

More details for the four projects can be found here.

Study: Pit Bulls Most Popular

American pit bull terriers are Ohio’s most commonly owned dog breed, a U.S. News & World Report analysis of pet insurance data found. The full report can be viewed here.

Golden retrievers and German shepherds rank Nos. 2 and 3 in the Buckeye State.

A separate report on popular breeds in the nation’s 25 largest cities found Goldendoodles top the list in Columbus, with German shepherds and golden retrievers tied for second.

Nationally, Labrador retrievers are most popular, followed by Chihuahuas and golden retrievers. A report on dog breeds in the nation’s 25 largest cities is available here.

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➤ New Albany: Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein, alleged in a U.S. Department of Justice interview that Epstein “ran New Albany” through his friendship with Ohio billionaire businessman Les Wexner. A spokesperson for Wexner declined to comment. (More)

➤ Washington County: Six workers were injured in an explosion while plugging an abandoned oil well on Monday near State Route 7. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine urged the state Board of Pharmacy to ban natural and synthetic forms of kratom, a Southeast Asian plant marketed as a health supplement. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Youngstown State University and Western Reserve Transit Authority partnered to launch a free campus shuttle system. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will reopen the Red Line W. 117-Madison station on Friday after a yearlong renovation. (More)

➤ Sunbury: The city aims to phase out inside millage—non-voted property taxes that automatically rise with property values—over several years. (More)

➤ The contract dispute between Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and the team was resolved, with Hendrickson agreeing to a $14 million raise plus incentives. (More)

➤ Dave Portnoy, a Fox and Barstool personality, is not expected to appear on any Fox college football broadcasts inside any stadiums this season, including Ohio Stadium for the Ohio State opener. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Browns traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | U.S. Open

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➤ Some patients of The Christ Hospital may qualify for payments under a settlement of a class-action lawsuit that alleged the healthcare system sent patient information to Meta and other third parties. (Details)

➤ Starting Sept. 1, Summa Health System will no longer accept non-emergency patients covered by out-of-network insurance plans. (More)

➤ Convenience store chain Sheetz will continue its Greater Cincinnati expansion with Hamilton County’s first store, planned for Blue Ash. (More)

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➤ Cleveland Heights native and NFL tight end Travis Kelce announced his engagement to pop star Taylor Swift. (More)

➤ Nate Bargatze set a Schottenstein Center record for comedy show attendance, drawing nearly 30,000 fans during this past weekend’s stop in Columbus. (More)

➤ A new state historical marker in the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Area commemorates Camp Sherman, where 120,000 U.S. Army soldiers trained for World War I service. (More)

➤ Ohio Girl Scouts are invited to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ seventh annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, taking place Sept. 12-14 at 12 parks statewide. (Details)

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