Trump Pardons Former Cincinnati Council Member

President Trump has pardoned former Cincinnati City Council member P.G. Sittenfeld, who was convicted in 2022 of bribery and attempted extortion and sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Sittenfeld, once a leading Democratic mayoral candidate, served about four and a half months before being released pending an appeal that was ultimately denied.

Federal prosecutors alleged Sittenfeld solicited $20,000 in campaign donations in exchange for support of a downtown development project. Sittenfeld has maintained his innocence.

In response to the pardon, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney released a statement encouraging Sittenfeld to resume public service in Cincinnati.

Cleveland Clinic Reverses Controversial Copay Policy

Cleveland Clinic has reversed a policy announced earlier this month that would have required patients to pay copays upfront for non-emergency and outpatient visits or face rescheduling.

Now, patients unable to pay copays at the time of their visit can proceed with their appointments and pay over time through a 0% interest plan.

The reversal comes after strong criticism from community members and city officials, as well as a complaint filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas aimed at blocking the policy.

Critics argued the original policy would have unfairly impacted low-income residents and jeopardized access to care.

Boeing Extends Heath Lease

Boeing has confirmed a more than $50 million investment in the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center in Heath, extending its lease through 2038 with an option to continue through 2043.

The facility specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace and defense guidance and navigation systems, as well as radar antenna manufacturing.

The Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority will invest nearly $3 million to build an on-site sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) to attract future defense projects.

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➤ Columbus: Two Mifflin Township police officers were shot, and while responding, two Columbus officers were injured in a vehicle crash Wednesday night. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The city’s population grew for a second consecutive year, mirroring increases in Columbus and Cincinnati. (See Chart)

➤ Summit County: Akron-Canton Airport announced a three-year strategic plan targeting new destinations, financial health, and electric plane infrastructure. (More)

➤ State: Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Brig. Gen. Matthew Woodruff as Ohio’s adjutant general, overseeing the Ohio National Guard and serving as the governor’s top military advisor. (More)

➤ Middletown: The city’s school district faces a $5.6 million federal funding recall, jeopardizing completion of its transportation and maintenance facility project, which is 40% finished. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The Mt. Washington Branch Library will close for renovations on June 6, with a temporary location opening on June 11. (More)

➤ Ben Griffin sits atop the Memorial Tournament leaderboard after shooting 7-under-par in the first round. (Leaderboard)

➤ Kickoff times and TV networks for several Ohio State football games have been announced, including a noon season opener against Texas on August 30, airing on Fox. (See Times)

➤ The University of Akron fired women’s soccer coach Jennifer Simonetti after an investigation found she pressured injured athletes to play, insulted players, and sought personal information. (More)

➤ Garage Beer, a Columbus brewery co-owned by Jason and Travis Kelce, has acquired ownership of the St. Joseph Goats, a professional indoor football team. (See Release)

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➤ Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, testified in support of Ohio House Bill 226, which would require age verification and parental consent for minors to download apps from app stores. (More)

➤ Reynoldsburg-based Victoria’s Secret took down its website and app due to a security incident, but its stores remain open. (More)

➤ Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, has submitted a commercial building permit for a 6,000-square-foot location in Miami Township, Montgomery County. (More)

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➤ Hospice staff in Massillon honored Navy veteran Jim Nash’s last wish to visit the zoo by bringing in animals—including a baby monkey and a goat—for a pinning ceremony celebrating his service. (Watch Video Report)

➤ The Farmer Music Center, a new Cincinnati concert venue with a capacity of up to 20,000, is set to open in 2027 following a $60 million donation from the Farmer Family Foundation. (More)

➤ Goodyear Heights Metro Park’s main entrance in Akron will close starting Sunday through September 30 for parking lot resurfacing and curb replacement. Trails, picnic areas, and restrooms will remain open. (Details)

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