Clermont County • August 6, 2025
Good morning, Clermont County. A seven-acre urban transformation is taking root in Cincinnati's heart, where Cardinal Land Conservancy is planting the seeds of environmental equity. This ambitious green space project in the CUF neighborhood aims to restore natural habitats while addressing environmental justice concerns in areas disproportionately affected by pollution. The conservation hub, set to break ground within months, represents a refreshing counterpoint to another local story where boundaries were tragically crossed.
In a disturbing breach of medical ethics, former UC Health physician Rudel Saunders now faces prison time after performing unauthorized genital examinations on his running buddies in his apartment. Meanwhile, Cincinnati and surrounding counties have been removed from the Justice Department's "sanctuary list" of jurisdictions that allegedly obstruct federal immigration enforcement—a change that arrives amid continuing national debates over local and federal law enforcement responsibilities.
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🌳 Cincinnati's heart is getting a green space makeover. Cardinal Land Conservancy is transforming a seven-acre lot in the CUF neighborhood into a conservation hub with partner organizations. The project aims to restore natural habitats, create gardens, host outdoor programming, and add a trail at McMicken and Marshall avenues. Executive Director Andy Dickerson emphasizes this initiative is part of a larger vision to protect natural spaces in neighborhoods disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change. Work is scheduled to begin this fall or next spring, with partner organizations moving into a shared office at the site in September.
🏥 Doctor performed genital ultrasounds on running buddies in his bedroom. Former UC Health physician Rudel Saunders was found guilty of practicing medicine without a license after conducting unauthorized exams in his apartment. He convinced men from his running group to undergo what they thought were heart scans, only to include testicle examinations that were recorded on camera. A medical school official testified that Saunders violated protocols by performing exams outside a hospital setting without supervision. His medical license was revoked in 2023, and he now faces up to 12 months in prison for each count.
🏙️ DOJ's new "sanctuary list" excludes Cincinnati and local counties. The Justice Department published an updated list of jurisdictions that employ sanctuary policies, removing Cincinnati, Warren, and Campbell counties that were previously included. This list, ordered in May, identifies cities and states that "violate, obstruct and defy" federal immigration enforcement. Despite Cincinnati's exclusion, Mayor Pureval previously stated that local law enforcement has no role in federal immigration enforcement. The Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, recently filing a lawsuit against New York City.
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