Ohio Lawmakers React to Iran Strikes

U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers struck three Iranian nuclear sites overnight Saturday, sparking reactions from Ohio’s congressional delegation and statewide officials.

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio; U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Cincinnati; and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, R-Akron, voiced support for President Trump’s decision to launch the strikes.

U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus, raised concerns about the president ordering military action without congressional approval. State Rep. Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, criticized the decision and said American troops in the Middle East have been put in “extreme danger.”

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, though further assessment of the damage is ongoing.

Westlake Man Charged After Threats to Ohio Congressman

Feras Hamdan, 36, of Westlake, faces a misdemeanor aggravated menacing charge after allegedly threatening U.S. Rep. Max Miller, R-Rocky River, during a road incident last week.

Hamdan is accused of forcing Miller off the road, threatening to kill him and his daughter, and displaying a Palestinian flag while shouting “death to Israel” and antisemitic slurs at Miller, who is Jewish.

Hamdan turned himself in to the authorities Friday after a warrant was obtained by Rocky River police. U.S. Capitol Police are also assisting with the investigation.

According to his attorney, Hamdan is a licensed physician with a private practice.

Kroger Plans to Close 60 Stores Nationwide

Cincinnati-based Kroger plans to close about 60 of its 2,700 grocery stores over the next 18 months, according to the company’s first quarter report.

The grocery chain has not released which stores will close but confirmed that no closures are planned in the Cincinnati area. Affected employees will be offered jobs at other locations.

Kroger said the closures are expected to deliver a “modest financial benefit,” which it will reinvest “into the customer experience.”

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➤ Luckey: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency found drinking water in Luckey and Pemberville safe following concerns about potential radioactive contamination. (More)

➤ Southwest Ohio: Rumpke announced that garbage collection may start earlier this week to protect workers from extreme heat. (More)

➤ Northern Ohio: The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Lorain County, and two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Ottawa County last Wednesday. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Multiple agencies are investigating an oil spill in Kingsbury Run, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. (More)

➤ Bellefontaine: Officials believe an engine failure caused Friday night’s train fire that prompted a two-block evacuation in Bellefontaine. (More)

➤ State: Gov. Mike DeWine postponed three executions until 2028 due to the state’s difficulties obtaining drugs used in lethal injections. (More)

➤ State: State lawmakers introduced House Bill 281, which would require hospitals to allow entry to ICE officials enforcing federal immigration law. (More)

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➤ Borussia Dortmund defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in the Club World Cup group stage on Saturday at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (More)

➤ Mo Plex captured the $500,000 Grade 3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown in North Randall on Saturday. The Ohio Derby is the state’s premier thoroughbred race. (More)

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