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Independence’s Macey McGhee sets new PR at home invitational
Independence senior Macey McGhee set another new personal record at the Blue Devil Invitational at Shawnee Hills Golf Course on Saturday. McGhee shot a 78 to finish tied for sixth at the event. “I was very satisfied with my score of 78,” she said. “Many of my clubs felt good...
See how Garfield Heights City School District students compare to private school peers
Grade 3-8 For private school students on vouchers who lived in the boundaries of the Garfield Heights City School District during the 2022-2023 school year, 198 students in grades 3-8 took English language arts and math tests; 65 students took the science test, which is required only in fifth and eighth grades. Private schools can administer Ohio’s State Tests or over three dozen alternative assessments.
Area Agency on Aging 3 to host Fall Prevention Day
August 26, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: LIMA, Ohio – The 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign, held annually by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is returning for September 2024, and ODA is asking community partners to host local walking groups and events to raise awareness of older adult falls.
Blood drives canceled due to weather, worsening national blood emergency
Severe weather across the country, including remnants of Hurricane Debby, has impacted blood donations this year, leaving the American Red Cross in a national blood emergency. On Monday, the American Red Cross of Central & Southern Ohio encouraged Ohioans to donate blood if they are able. ...
Rite Aid to close 117 Ohio stores amid bankruptcy recovery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Drugstore chain Rite Aid is closing all Ohio locations but four by the end of September as the company recovers from filing for bankruptcy. The chain announced earlier this month the closures are impacting 117 of the company’s 121 remaining stores across Ohio, along with more than 200 in Michigan that […]
Life expectancy in Ohio is shorter than most states
Your life expectancy could vary greatly depending on which state you live in, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis. Why it matters: Ohio had one of the lowest life expectancies at birth as of 2021, per the CDC report. By the numbers: Ohioans were, on...
More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles. Here's how to keep them safe.
The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 children under age six were exposed to edibles from January 2024 through July 2024, according to the poison center, and Ohio is on track for...
Amendment 2 would send tax dollars to church schools
Many Kentucky churches are losing members and money, but they’re hoping taxpayers will vote to bail them out of their financial problems. Church lobbyists pushed Amendment 2 onto the November ballot, and if their scheme passes, hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars will flow into questionable religious schools operated in church basements across the commonwealth. […]
How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues and other health...
Scouting out fall armyworms; too early to declare outbreak, but high populations found
Although this suggestion may bring back some bad memories of the 2021 fall armyworm outbreak, it is time to scout for fall armyworm. Ohio State University Extension has implemented a statewide insect trapping and monitoring program to provide a more accurate estimation of the timing of fall armyworm arrival as well as their population density. Recent trap reports have shown that there are some areas with moderate to high moth populations and activity, both locally and statewide. ...
Ohio's food insecurity bill: A path to academic success
A new Ohio bill aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity among college students. The legislation proposes establishing food resource centers on campuses across the state. Advocates say this would ensure that students, particularly those balancing education with supporting families, have access to nutritious meals. This initiative is...
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