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Moreno supporters share fears, conspiracies, and hopes in rally before Ohio primary • Ohio Capital Journal
“Do you want to go back to the Romney, Bush, Cheney, Kasich, DeWine, Portman party?” was the question Ohio Republican U.S. Senate primary candidate Bernie Moreno asked as he stood before a crowd of supporters on March 17. They were gathered at the Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center in Milford, Ohio, packed together to hear Moreno speak for one of his campaign’s final events before the March 19 primary today.
He appeared alongside Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. J.D Vance and Arizona Senate candidate and election denier Kari Lake. “Democrats will vote like Democrats do, they never disappoint us,” Moreno said. “It’s Republicans that stabbed us in the back, that hold back the agenda.”
Denunciation of Republicans deemed insufficiently right-wing was a recurring theme throughout the evening. Although Donald Trump endorsed Moreno, Gov. Mike DeWine and former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman have expressed support for state Sen. Matt Dolan in the Republican primary, while Senate Democrat PACS are paying for Pro-Moreno ads. Also running in the primary along with Moreno and Dolan is Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
Vance and others went after Dolan in their remarks to the crowd.
“That person is going to be the end of the Republican Party, and the end of this republic,” Vance alleged of Dolan.
Calling him “Mitt Dolan,” in a comparison to the 2012 Republican presidential nominee and Utah Republican U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney — who has been outspoken in his criticism of Trump — Kari Lake promised the audience “we’re gonna replace those kind of guys with people who put America First.”
An issue Moreno used to highlight his differences with other Republicans was Ukraine aid.
Alleging that Ukraine has a “dictator,” Moreno said, “We’ve learned, over the last fifty or sixty years, that endless wars help the elites and hurt the working class.”
Moreno attacked Dolan for his belief in giving aid to Ukraine, arguing “my obligation is to the people of Ohio, and then to the people of the United States of America.”
Harold Torrens, a 58-year-old attendee of the March 17 event, reflected Moreno’s sentiments: “The biggest thing for me is America First,” Torrens explained, believing that the United States should “stop being a globalist.”
Immigration was another topic of conversation, with speakers repeatedly mentioning the recent surge in border crossings.
“If we don’t get this right, this country doesn’t exist anymore,” said Vance, later saying “here’s why the Democrats want open borders, and why they’re willing to poison this country to keep those borders open: it’s all about votes.”
Vance stood against the border crackdown and immigration deal negotiated by stalwart Republican U.S. Sen. James Lankford that was supported by the U.S. Border Patrol union.
Vance’s claims echo the so-called great replacement theory, which alleges that “political elites,” are encouraging immigrants to enter the United States to diminish the white population’s influence. The Buffalo, Christchurch, and El Paso shooters all used replacement theory rhetoric in their manifestos.
“When you import billions and billions of people, and you give them Congressional representation, you destroy the will of the people to govern their own country,” continued Vance.
Bonnie Weitfle, a 64-year-old attendee of the event, was more overt in her concerns.
“They’re raping our kids, and they’re raping our women, and they’re raping our men… they are evil people, and they’re paid to come over here,” she claimed.
Studies conducted by researchers at William & Mary, the University of California, and Stanford, have shown little correlation between immigrants and violent crime.
Later, Weitfle said the Biden administration was “part of the Rockefellers, Bilderbergs, Illuminati… these different humans who don’t care about life, they don’t care about children.”
Another guest, 45-year-old Jason Gulbrandson, claimed the United States has “more illegal immigration than any country, ever, in history, on planet Earth.”
Polls have shown a high number of undecided voters in the Ohio Republican U.S. Senate primary.
Asked what they would say to unconvinced Republican voters, 51-year-old Nicole Marin replied “I think he’s following in Trump’s footsteps and his policies,” pointing out Dolan specifically as someone she didn’t trust. “He does need to be on board with Trump, I’m not so sure that he is.”
59-year-old Mitchell Lach responded, “If Trump endorses Bernie Moreno, if J.D Vance is endorsing him, and Kari Lake is endorsing him, I’m voting for him.”
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Goes to the Movies, the statewide film festival launching in February, is coming into focus. Organizers have released the initial schedule for the nearly yearlong event. Part of the state’s America 250 celebration, it will bring more than 280 screenings to all 88 counties. Each film is tied to the Buckeye State in some way, and all screenings are free.
“Ohio has played a significant role in the history of American film and continues to attract talent, productions and storytelling that resonate around the world,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “Ohio Goes to the Movies ensures that residents in every community can participate in the America 250 celebration and rediscover the films that connect us.”
From classic movies starring or made by Ohioans to Hollywood blockbusters shot in downtown Cleveland, the lineup highlights the depth of the state’s influence on the film industry. The festival is also meant to encourage movie fans to explore the state by attending screenings all over Ohio.
Here’s a list of events planned for Northeast Ohio’s seven-county region.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Feb. 12. Phoenix Theatres Great Northern Mall.
“Major League.” March 1. Cinemark Strongsville at SouthPark Mall.
“Draft Day.” March 1. Cinemark Valley View.
“Welcome to Collinwood.” March 12. Cleveland History Center.
“Major League.” April 5. Capitol Theatre.
“Cool Hand Luke.” April 12. Cedar Lee Theatre.
“Draft Day.” April 23. Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square.
“Toy Story 2.” June 24. Chagrin Documentary Film Festival HQ.
“The Scarlet Letter.” July 11. Cleveland Silent Film Festival at Cleveland Public Library.
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” July 11. Great Lakes Science Center.
“More Than a Game.” Sept. 11. AMC Ridge Park Square.
“Superman.” Sept. 18. AMC Westwood Town Center.
“Passing Through.” Sept. 19. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque.
“Kill the Irishman.” Oct. 6. Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore.
GEAUGA COUNTY
“A Christmas Story.” June 11. Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre.
LAKE COUNTY
“White Boy Rick.” March 11. Regal Willoughby Commons.
“Superman.” April 8. Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium.
“Air Force One.” July 7. Atlas Cinemas Diamond Center.
LORAIN COUNTY
“The Princess Bride.” April 22. Apollo Theatre.
“The Hunger Games.” Sept. 18. Regal Cobblestone Square.
MEDINA COUNTY
“Major League.” March 7. Hickory Ridge Cinema.
“Draft Day.” Sept. 12. Regal Medina.
PORTAGE COUNTY
“Unstoppable.” Feb. 22. Atlas Cinemas Barrington.
“Dog Man.” March 8. The Kent Stage.
“The Philadelphia Story.” March 19. Kent State University Museum.
“A Christmas Story.” June 10. Midway Twin Drive-In Theatre.
SUMMIT COUNTY
“The Big Short.” Feb. 21. Regal Hudson.
“The Avengers.” April 12. Akron Civic Theatre.
“Howard the Duck.” May 21. The Nightlight Cinema.
“Down by Law.” June 13. Akron–Summit County Public Library Main.
For a complete guide, go to ohiogoestothemovies.org.
POMEROY, Ohio (WCHS) — A fire destroyed one home and damaged two others Wednesday evening, but then rekindled early Thursday morning and destroyed another home, police said.
The fire was first reported just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in the 300 block of Wetzgall Street in Pomeroy, according to a press release from the Pomeroy Police Department.
According to police, the fire spread to the two homes on either side of the original home on fire. Firefighters contained the fire and saved the two surrounding homes, but the home that first caught fire was deemed a total loss.
Then, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday morning, the fire rekindled and spread to one of the other homes, resulting in a total loss of that home as well, police said.
Pomeroy police said both homes were occupied at the time of the fires, but all occupants of each home were able to exit their homes safely. Police also said that there were no reported injuries, though both families lost everything they owned due to the total losses of the homes.
The cause of the fire has not been determined, and the incident is still under active investigation by the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office, according to police.
What we know about student loans and the Education Department
Will Education Department restructuring affect your student loans? Here’s what we know know.
Student loan borrowers under the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), may soon have to select a new repayment plan after the U.S. Department of Education agreed to a measure to permanently end the program.
A proposed joint settlement agreement announced Tuesday between the DOE and the State of Missouri seeks to end what officials call the “illegal” SAVE program, impacting more than seven million SAVE borrowers who would have to enroll in another program. The settlement must be approved by the court before it can be implemented.
Ohio borrowers carry some of the nation’s highest student loan debt. Here’s how the proposed change could affect them.
What is the SAVE plan?
Originally known as REPAYE, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan was created to deliver the lowest monthly payments among income-driven repayment programs. Under the Biden administration, it became the most affordable option for borrowers.
According to USA TODAY, the SAVE plan was part of Biden’s push to deliver nearly $200 billion in student loan relief to more than 5 million Americans. It wiped out $5.5 billion in debt for nearly half a million borrowers and cut many monthly payments down to $0.
But officials in President Donald Trump’s administration claim the Biden plan was illegal.
Why does the Department of Education want to end the SAVE plan?
The DOE says the SAVE plan aimed to provide mass forgiveness without congressional approval, costing taxpayers $342 billion over 10 years. In a press release, the Department said the administration promised unrealistically low payments and quick forgiveness without legal authority.
“The Trump administration is righting this wrong and bringing an end to this deceptive scheme,” Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said in a release. “Thanks to the State of Missouri and other states fighting against this egregious federal overreach, American taxpayers can now rest assured they will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for illegal and irresponsible student loan policies.”
If the agreement is approved by the court, no new borrowers will be able to enroll in the SAVE plan. The agency says it will deny any pending applications and move all SAVE borrowers back into other repayment plans.
Borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE Plan would have a limited time to select a new repayment plan and begin repaying their student loans.
The DOE adds that it is working on the loan repayment provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, which created a new Income-Driven Repayment plan called the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), that will be available to borrowers by July 1, 2026.
How many people in Ohio have student loan debt?
Numbers from the Education Data Initiative show that there are about 1.7 million student loan borrowers in Ohio, carrying over $60 billion in debt. The average student loan debt is approximately $35,072.
Ohio also ranks No. 10 among the states with the most student debt, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
How much money does Ohio get from the Department of Education?
The DOE budget for Ohio for fiscal year 2025 is estimated to be more than $5.65 billion, The Columbus Dispatch previously reported.
President Trump announced his intentions to eliminate the Department of Education earlier this year, meaning that Ohio could lose more than $5 billion in annual funding.
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