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Ohio Magazine names its 5 Best Hometowns for 2025-26. Is Ashland here?
Ashland Times Gazette - Ohio
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Ohio Magazine has announced its five Best Hometown honorees for 2024. Selections were based on community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment, and culture and heritage. The Buckeye State is home to plenty of...
‘Beautiful Bill’ a bonanza for billionaires — Ohio pays the price
The Times Leader - Ohio
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In his recent op-ed, Senator Jon Husted praises the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a “gift” to working Ohioans. Please let me set the record straight. This legislation isn’t beautiful, it’s brutal. It’s not for working families, it’s for...
At Ohio’s community colleges, back to school means new opportunities
The Times Leader - Ohio
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The “back to school” season is here, along with all the anticipation and the memories it brings. For the 200,000-plus Ohioans served by our state’s community colleges, “back to school” means new opportunities, and many options to support the...
Weekend Doctor: Healthy food choices for back-to-school
Bluffton Icon - Ohio
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By Julie Russell, RDN, LD, CDCES Outpatient Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio It's already back-to-school season! Breakfast plays a crucial role in the day. Research shows that kids who eat...
Truck driver killed in three-vehicle crash at Ohio 96/Ohio 13, says state patrol
Richland Source - Ohio
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August 16, 2025
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A truck driver was killed Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ohio 13/Ohio 96, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. and shut down...
Greg Landsman highlights Social Security protection and healthcare policy in recent posts
Cincy Reporter - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
Congressman Greg Landsman, who represents Ohio’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to outline his legislative priorities and communicate with constituents.On August 14, 2025, Landsman reiterated his...
After a Drought Last Year, Ohio Farmers Wished for Rain. Now Downpours Are Destroying Their Crops
Inside Climate News
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August 16, 2025
The water in the creek was rising quickly, and Paul Tomcho could not reach his herd. His southeast Ohio property—the aptly named Creekside Farm—was getting more rain than anyone in living memory could recall. Tomcho, who logs daily rainfall for...
Hospital, airport agree on lease terms
Star Beacon - Ohio
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DENMARK TOWNSHIP — After lengthy negotiations, the Northeast Ohio Regional Airport and University Hospitals Health System have agreed to a lease that will place a helicopter and an advanced ambulance stationed at the site. The lease was approved...
Why are Ohio property taxes high? Look to teachers' unionJohn Herrington
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Ohio Senator Bill DeMora and former Representative Gene Krebs have proposed solutions to Ohio's property tax issues. Neither plan addresses the underlying problem. John Herrington is a chemical engineer and spent more than 30 years at Ohio State...
"I'm not feeling great" - Alexander Zverev raises health concerns ahead of Carlos Alcaraz clash at Cincinnati Open after Ben Shelton win
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
Alexander Zverev raised concerns about his fitness after defeating Ben Shelton at the Cincinnati Open ahead of a crucial encounter against Carlos Alcaraz. The German got the better of the fifth-seeded American in straight sets but felt...
Direct Relief Monitors Hurricane Erin, Medical Support Departs to 12 Countries
Direct Relief
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August 15, 2025
By Staff Over the past week, Direct Relief has shipped 592 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7.1 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and...
Ohio postal worker who allegedly set fire to ex-fiancé’s car faces mail theft charge
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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August 16, 2025
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 36-year-old Brian Triplett, who was previously arrested in connection with a vehicle fire. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus mail carrier who allegedly set fire to his former fiancé's vehicle last week was...
Former Ohio children’s hospital doctor charged with transporting, possessing child sexual abuse materials
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
Officials say that at this time, investigators have not found any evidence of child sexual abuse materials involving patients. CINCINNATI — A former doctor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is facing federal charges for allegedly transporting and...
Ohio awards nearly $20 million in grants for parenting and pregnancy programs
Lorain Times - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
State Rep. Gayle Manning | The Ohio House of RepresentativesState Rep. Gayle Manning | The Ohio House of Representatives State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) has announced that almost $20 million in grants have been distributed to 21...
Guest column/Ohio will pay a price for the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The Herald Star - Ohio
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In his recent op-ed, Republican Sen. Jon Husted praises the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a “gift” to working Ohioans (“Why budget law is tailored to help Ohio families,” Aug. 3.) Please let me set the record straight. This legislation...
Ohio Hills Health Center opens at Bellaire High School thanks to state grant
WTOV9 - Ohio
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BELLAIRE, Ohio — A ribbon cutting took place Friday for the Ohio Hills Health Center at Bellaire High School. "We were awarded a $500,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Health to initiate this school-based health center, which is very...
Ohio creek runs red after hog feces contamination
Clevland 19 News - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/TMX) - A creek in Wyandot County, Ohio, known as Poverty Run, turned a startling shade of red earlier this week after being contaminated by what officials say was excess hog manure used as fertilizer on a nearby field. The...
Ohio Gov. DeWine won't make endorsement for successor as new candidates debate run
ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine still won't endorse a successor, having consistently said that there is plenty of time for more candidates to get into the race. With more than a year until the midterms, that is already ringing true for the...
Ohio Corn & Wheat endorses Vivek Ramaswamy, signaling deep concern from farmers
FOX28 - Ohio
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MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WSYX) — In a move that signals growing political engagement from Ohio’s agricultural sector, the influential trade group Ohio Corn & Wheat has officially endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and political newcomer,...
Ohio attorney general announces indictments against ten accused of Medicaid fraud
Buckeye Reporter - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
Ten Medicaid providers have been indicted in Franklin County, Ohio, on charges of fraud and theft after allegedly billing the government health-care program for services not rendered. The total loss to Medicaid is estimated at $1.9 million, with...