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Watch: Vance courts voters at campaign stop in Pennsylvania
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s vice presidential nominee, is slated to deliver remarks in New Kensington, Pa., Thursday morning. The campaign rally comes a day after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) — Vice President Harris’s running mate — agreed to a debate against Vance on Oct. 1 to be hosted by CBS News. While…
Some marijuana convictions eligible for expungement following Ohio's legalization
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - While purchasing up to 2.5 ounces of recreational marijuana is the new normal in the Buckeye State, this time last year, it would have been a crime. A law passed in April 2023 expanded the convictions eligible for expungement in Ohio, and it includes some marijuana cases.
Ohio Valley to Experience Warmer Temperatures with Increased Chance of Storms, NWS Advises
Ohioans can expect a marked shift in weather today, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Wilmington. The NWS reports that as high-pressure swings east of the Ohio Valley, the region will experience warmer temperatures, increased humidity, and a raised possibility of showers and thunderstorms heading into the weekend.
Farmers' Almanac predicts 'cold, wet and white' winter for Ohio this year. What to know
Get your rain boots and winter coats ready. The Farmers' Almanac predicts a wet and cold "winter whirlwind" this year. The Farmers' Almanac has released its extended forecast for the 2024-25 winter season, and it's looking bleak. According to the report, much of the country should expect "rapid-fire storms" that include rain and snow, with "little downtime in between." ...
Ohio's uninsured population has dropped since mid-2000s
The number of Ohioans under 65 without health insurance has dropped significantly over the past 15 years, according to new Census Bureau data. Why it matters: Coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act and social safety net policies enacted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are helping more people get insured across the country, per KFF.
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
Should students be drug tested? Many Ohio districts have policies for middle, high school students
Should students be drug tested? Many school districts in Ohio already have drug-testing policies in place for student athletes, typically involving at least one scheduled drug test a year, along with random drug tests throughout the year. Strongsville City School District will be implementing a new policy this year, for...
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to congregation members on voting
As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to […]
Ohio State Fair was a vehicle to inform the public about divisive private school voucher issues
Some years ago, while planning my upcoming retirement, I asked a fellow school administrator what it was like for him to be physically and emotionally away from the job and career. “Every day is Saturday morning,” he replied without hesitation. In my case, as a way to resist the every-day-is-Saturday-morning syndrome, I signed up to […]
More people turn to food bank after violent storms knock out power in Northeast Ohio
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has seen an increase in demand over the last few days after severe Northeast Ohio storms left many without power for days. The Community Resource Center, the food bank’s food market, has especially seen higher numbers of people served over the past five to seven days, said Karen Pozna, the food bank’s director of communications.
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