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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...
Trackers and Drones Help the Blanding's Turtle Rebound in Ohio
The Blanding's Turtle Reintroduction Project aims to help the endangered animal reestablish its population in Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve. By Annie Nickoloff. Endangered at the federal level, Blanding’s turtles aren’t doing the best in Ohio, where 90% of the animal’s habitat — native wetland — has been erased, causing a sharp decline in the animal’s Ohio populations.
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...
Kamala Harris buys TV air time in Toledo and Youngstown; Ohio Dems party at the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is putting money into television ads in Ohio, but don’t read too much into it. The Democratic presidential nominee has been ordering airtime in the Toledo and Youngstown media markets, according to stations’ disclosures with the Federal Communications Commission. She appears to be skipping Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; major stations in those markets haven’t disclosed any Harris buys.
Local Couple Takes On The Housing Crisis
LEBANON, OH -- Husband and wife team Andy and Carrie Huber of Lebanon have been busy working on a new and unique concept to help fix the housing crisis ... at least in the Lebanon area. "Our aim is to establish the very first and very best tiny home residential...
Mega Millions jackpot at $575 million; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $575 million, the ninth-largest in the lottery’s history. The numbers from the Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, drawing are 28-30-44-66-69 Mega Ball 2 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Monday, Aug. 26 Powerball jackpot is an...
Leveling the Field: Soccer expansion will benefit north Central Ohio programs
ASHLAND — Veteran Ashland boys soccer coach Dustin Hosler could hardly contain his enthusiasm. For the first time in a long time, the Arrows are playing on an even pitch. The landscape of high school soccer will look markedly different this fall after the Ohio High School Athletic Association expanded the sport from three divisions to five.
Authorities Identify 1991 Murder Suspect as Person who Died in 2008 FBI Shootout
Officials have identified a suspect from a 1991 San Jose murder as the man killed in a 2008 shootout with the FBI in Ohio. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit was able to identify Gerardo Aguilar, also known as Gerardo Mulato, as the individual responsible for the gang murder of a 14-year-old.
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
More Gen X and Millennials Changing Careers to Cannabis
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. The cannabis industry in Ohio is attracting Gen X and Millennials seeking career changes. The Cleveland School of Cannabis has seen a surge in enrollment, with many students aged between 30 to 50. The cannabis industry is booming, and it’s...
Ohio Attorney General Sues Brooklyn-Based Home Warranty Operation for Alleged Consumer Deception
Ohio's legal challenge to home warranty provider First Premier Home Warranty and its owner has escalated. Attorney General Dave Yost files a lawsuit accusing them of duping consumers through deceptive business promises. In a statement obtained by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Yost articulated the contention that Ohio residents are entitled to the services they are promised and paid for, asserting, "Ohioans deserve reliable services when they pay a company their hard-earned money," and adding that "Honest businesses do what they say they're going to do – false promises won't hold up."
Overcoming adversity: The inspiring journey of MelMarie Skincare
FORT JENNINGS — Nestled on Road U in Fort Jennings is a space that will soon mark a new beginning for MelMarie Skincare. As the company prepares to relocate, it’s not only the size of the building that becoming bigger, but the story of passion and resilience behind the brand.
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