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Joe Wessels

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  • Freelance Reporter and Photojournalist, Freelance
Cincinnati, Loveland
As seen in: HuffPost, Reuters, Yahoo News, Firstpost, Yahoo, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chillicothe Gazette, The Herald Port Elizabeth, Fremont News Messenger, Logan Daily News and
Covers:  Politics, government, public policy, business, local economy, arts, features, entertainment, human interest.
Dad | Large City School District Media Relations Person | Cincinnatian | Journalist Storyteller At Heart | #Drone Pilot | Genuinely Happy To Be Here. Promise.

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Joe Wessels’s Biography

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Joe Wessels is an experienced multimedia journalist working in Cincinnati, Ohio. His professional career has included work as a print journalist, columnist, photographer, blogger, and Podcast/radio show host.

He currently is the creator and host of "From Cincinnati," a podcast featuring long-form interviews with interesting people who call (or have called) Cincinnati home. He also created and updates Loveland Local News, a website dedicated to covering Loveland, Ohio and neighboring communitie…

Joe Wessels’s Journalist Portfolio

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Gunfire in crowded Ohio nightclub kills one, wounds 15

Gunfire in crowded Ohio nightclub kills one, wounds 15

CINCINNATI (Reuters) - Gunfire erupted inside a packed nightclub in Cincinnati, Ohio, early Sunday morning, k…

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Blair to fill former mayor's Council seat - Loveland Local News

Blair to fill former mayor's Council seat - Loveland Local News

LOVELAND, Ohio - Seven members will be voting again on Loveland City Council starting Tuesday after a seat em…

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BEYOND THE PRESS RELEASE: School board set to change amount levy initially collects - Loveland Lo...

BEYOND THE PRESS RELEASE: School board set to change amount levy initially collects - Loveland Lo...

By Joe Wessels, Editor LOVELAND, Ohio - The Loveland City School District school board is expected to take ac…

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Girl killed in massive pileup on icy Ohio highway

Girl killed in massive pileup on icy Ohio highway

CINCINNATI (Reuters) - A 12-year-old girl was killed on Monday and dozens of people injured in a 76-vehicle p…

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Actor who had role on 'Seinfeld' shoots self

Actor who had role on 'Seinfeld' shoots self

CINCINNATI (Reuters) - Character actor Daniel von Bargen, who has appeared in dozens of movies and television…

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center plans to merge

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center plans to merge

CINCINNATI (Reuters) - An American museum that tells the history of black slaves escaping from the U.S. south…

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Articles

Voting across party lines can prioritize well-being of country | Opinion

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By Joe Wessels Verified
| Cincinnati Enquirer Verified
In this crucial juncture for our nation, the March 19 primary election in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District highlights a significant calling beyond typical party affiliation. We stand at a pivotal moment where the essence of our democracy and the fundamental values that shape us hang in the balance. The choice in the polling station goes beyond mere party allegiance − it speaks to our shared dedication to democratic ideals, moderation and love for our country.
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Support candidates who stand against the currents of division and polarization Original

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By Joe Wessels Verified
| Chillicothe Gazette Verified
In this pivotal moment for our nation, the upcoming March 19 primary election in Ohio's Second Congressional District underscores a profound responsibility that transcends traditional party allegiances. We are at a crossroads where the essence of our democracy and the core values that define us are at stake. The decision we face in the voting booth is not simply a matter of party loyalty; it is a question of our collective commitment to the principles of democracy, moderation, and patriotism.
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In this primary, it’s time to put country above party

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By Joe Wessels Verified
| Logan Daily News Verified
In this crucial juncture for our nation, the March 19 primary election in Ohio’s Second Congressional District highlights a significant calling beyond typical party affiliation. We stand at a pivotal moment where the essence of our democracy and the fundamental values that shape us hang in the balance. The choice in the polling station goes beyond mere party allegiance; it speaks to our shared dedication to democratic ideals, moderation, and love for our country.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

The Cincinnati Enquirer - as a news aide who got to write bylined obituaries on a regular basis. I even got to break news on the front page.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, many times.

How is social media changing news?

Oh my lord. In all sorts of ways. Have you seen the printed version of the news lately?