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Budapest Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Budapest Times
Takács: Trump's return to office has helped increase visibility and legitimacy of Hungarian foreign policy in US
Szabolcs Takács, Hungary's ambassador to the US, said President Donald Trump's return to office has helped increase the visibility and legitimacy of Hungarian foreign policy in the United States, particularly with regard to its efforts to promote peace in the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Addressing an event marking Hungarian Armed Forces Day in Washington on Wednesday, Takács said Trump's messaging on Ukraine and his efforts to broker an agreement were in line with Hungary's pro-peace stance, adding that Hungary was fully behind the peace efforts. Takács argued for preserving solidarity and unity within NATO in the current 'turbulent times', emphasising, at the same time, the need for it to remain a defence alliance and avoid getting involved in the conflict in Hungary's eastern neighborhood. David Baker, the US deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy, also said that NATO must remain a defence alliance and return to its original function. He also highlighted his recent positive experiences from his visits to Hungary. Major General John C. Harris, the Adjutant General of the Ohio National Guard, highlighted the achievements of the partnership that has existed since 1993 between the military component he had been in charge of and the Hungarian Armed Forces. He said Hungarian Armed Forces Day highlighted the strength of US-Hungarian relations as a relationship between two allies linked by strategic political and diplomatic ties. The event at the Hungarian embassy was hosted by Takács and Hungary's two military attachés. It was attended by representatives of the new US administration as well as members of the diplomatic corps and leaders of military attaché offices in the US.
Dominion Post
15-05-2025
- General
- Dominion Post
Arthur C Robison
Arthur 'Art' C Robison passed from this life into the next adventure Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born January 31, 1939, in Morgantown, to Dorothy Mae Forbes Robison and James C his 86 years, he moved dozens of times, but in his last years returned to Martinsburg in his home attended five secondary schools, graduating from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati in entered military service in 1956 (Ohio National Guard) as an enlisted man. Following his active-duty obligation, he completed a BS degree in Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University in attending WVU, he met Dorothy 'Joy' Roever. They became fast friends and a lasting relationship reentered military service as a field artillery officer, completing two tours to the Republic of Vietnam and two to the USA Army Europe during the Cold and Joy happily married in left active duty in 1979, but remained in the Reserves for a career spanning a total of 42 years. Art retired in 1999 as a Lieutenant earning a Masters Degree in Management Science from American Technological University in Killeen, Texas in 1979, Art remained in Texas and enjoyed a second career in management at Jack in the Box restaurants from 1980 to retirement, Art and Joy moved to Clarksville, Tenn., where they resided until Joy's death in was then fortunate to meet Joyce Wright, who had also lost her husband to cancer. They immediately connected and were married in is survived by Joyce Wright Robison; his two adored daughters, Michelle (Bill) Chappell, and Wendy Robison; and his two granddaughters, Mattie Chappell (12) and Willa Chappell (9). Art adored his granddaughters and the feeling was mutual. Art is also survived by Joyce's three children, Sandy (Richard), Karen (Steve), and Kenny (Maria); and many extended relatives. They, along with Joy's large family, created a large and compatible support retirement, Art, Joy, and later Joyce, volunteered with the American Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, Methodist Church charities, and Master Gardeners of West asked that a personal message in his own words be included in his obituary. That message follows: 'I am not sure why I was allowed to have the wonderful life that I have had, but I am forever grateful for having it. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with so many wonderful folks in my time here that I cannot count them. My family, which is dearest to my heart, has been absolutely amazing, supportive, and loving. What more could you ask? If you are reading this and I have offended you in any way, be assured it was not intentional. It has been my good fortune to have been born in and lived in these United States of America. As I have lived in and visited many countries, I have concluded that I could not have been luckier. I can only hope and pray that your life experience is as good or better than mine. Do not grieve as my life has been full and happy. I hope to see you again, but not too soon. Love those who deserve it and be kind to all.'A short memorial service will be observed for Art at Beverly Hills Cemetery in Morgantown, at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, or The American Red Cross, in Art's name.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Ohio National Guard running night flying missions in Toledo area
The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, which is based in northwest Ohio, is participating in night flying this week. The pilots and crew started the nighttime missions with F-16 Fighting Falcons Monday night and will continue that work through Thursday, according to a post on social media from the wing. The 180th Fighter Wing formed in 1995. The headquarters is in Swanton, near Toledo. Past night flight missions have been heard and noticed by southeast Michigan residents.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
It's Election Day. Here's what's on the ballot
It's Election Day in Ohio. Here's what to know about voting and the races on the ballot. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To look up your voter registration or check your voting location, visit Voters need to bring a photo ID to the polls. The ID can't be expired but if the address on your ID doesn't match your current address, you can still use it to vote. Here are the acceptable forms of photo ID: An Ohio driver's license An Ohio ID card or interim ID form from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles A U.S. passport or passport card A U.S. military, Ohio National Guard or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card If voters approve Issue 2, Ohio would be allowed to issue up to $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds or $250 million annually over 10 years for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, water treatment and waste disposal. The state's bonds for these projects are currently capped at $200 million annually. For more details, see the coverage from Statehouse reporter Jessie Balmert. Cincinnatians will choose between three candidates in the mayoral primary: incumbent Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval and two Republican challengers: Cory Bowman and Brian Frank. To see where each candidate stands on the pertinent issues, check out the stories from City Hall reporter Scott Wartman. Voters in the Princeton City School District will decide on a proposed emergency operations levy aimed at generating $12.8 million annually over 10 years. The district hopes the money can reverse cuts made to staff, busing and field trips. If the levy passes, homeowners would pay $231 per $100,000 of value for 10 years. For more details, see coverage from education reporter Bebe Hodges. See what's on your ballot in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties. Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@ @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Happy Election Day, Cincinnati. Here's what to know
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'We'll never forget': Hundreds gather to commemorate May 4 shootings at Kent State
At 12:24 p.m., a crowd of several hundred people gathered on Kent State's campus in silence as John Cleary rang the Victory Bell in commemoration of 55 years since the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of students protesting against the Vietnam War. On May 4, 1970, four students lost their lives, and Cleary and eight others were wounded, after demonstrations against the war began May 1. Events in remembrance of the tragedy were held all weekend, including a walking tour of the campus and memorials, a screening of the film 'Fire in the Heartland,' and a candlelight walk and vigil. Alumnus and New Mexico resident Ken Hammond has attended the memorial every year since 1970. Hammond is part of the Kent 25, a group of 24 students and one faculty member indicted on charges connected to the May 4 events. 'Something like that, it changes your life. There was a day that we lived through we'll never forget, and we love the people that we were here with,' Hammond says. 'This is a rare chance to come and see people and just be here. This place will always be extraordinary, and we need that attitude today more than we have for a long time.' At the annual commemoration on the same grounds of the event 55 years ago, crowds overflowed the tent with survivors, community members and students as university administration, faculty members and student leaders gave remarks about the day. Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, spoke to the crowds on what the 1970 events have taught him, and asked for action against Ohio's Senate Bill 1. The sweeping higher education overhaul eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion on campus, prevents faculty from striking and prohibits universities from weighing in on controversial topics. 'If you can hear my voice, wake up,' Grimes said during his speech. 'They want to divide us. They want to keep us quiet. But now is the time to break that silence.' For Grimes, the bravery of the protestors left a lasting impression he hopes to instill in others. 'My biggest takeaway is even in the adversity and in the face of sudden death, students still had the drive to fight for what they believe in knowing that the National Guard is right there, they're there with guns, but I'm still not going to back down. I'm still not going to stop doing what I believe in. That's huge to me,' he said. 'And I feel like a lot of people that are younger, or even in this generation are being met with the fate of things like SB1and need to realize it's time to take risks.' Roseann 'Chic' Canfora, chair of the May 4 Presidential Advisory and May 4 Commemoration Committee, reflected on the efforts being made by the university to continue to remember the events of that day. 'Kent State continues to model for the world the role of a university still healing from its wounds,' Canfora said, 'and nowhere is that more evident than in the leadership and conflict management training happening here and across the region, as our School of Peace and Conflict studies engages actively with college and high school students in reflecting on activism, civic responsibility and social justice in very real and practical ways, whether through art, education or leadership.' President Todd Diacon spoke to the struggles of the political landscape and the challenges that has brought to the university while reflecting on what the May 4 events represent. 'Even though I am anxious about what is happening today, I am driven to influence what I can influence because of our core values via this commemoration and via our policies and procedures,' Diacon said in his remarks. 'We will continue to promote kindness and respect and the value not only of learning, but also the value of learning to get along with people who disagree with us. 'This is the Kent State way.' This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Hundreds commemorate May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University
