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Radioactive contamination caused a school to close; now it's being sold 'as is'
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Five years ago, Zahn’s Corner Middle School was closed after radioactive contamination was confirmed inside. This month, the still-contaminated school was listed in an upcoming auction, triggering protests and dismay in the community. PROTESTING THE SALE:. On June 17, dozens of people gathered in front of...
Cincinnati high school football's top 25 recruits in the class of 2027
Even though the 2027 graduation year is a long way away, the following high school football players have already had improbable success, most playing football against legal adults as 14- or 15-year-olds. Some have garnered major college offers from Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and others. Most are chomping at the bit get out on the field and show even further that they belong at the next level. ...
Ohio's sales tax holiday increases to 10 days as back-to-school shopping ramps up
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's sales tax holiday is just around the corner and there are some changes to the annual event this year. The tax-free holiday will now last 10 days. It will begin on Tuesday, July 30th and will end on Thursday, August 8th. This is compared to just three days in previous years. Store manager of Walmart in West Chester Scott Valentine says this will make aisles less congested and easier for customers to shop.
UC hosts camp to empower kids, teens who stutter
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A camp at the University of Cincinnati looked to empower kids and teens who stutter. FOX19 NOW’s Jason Maxwell has the story. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it. Do you have a photo or video of a...
Forest Hills board of education, teachers' union agree on new contract
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - With less than a month before school starting, the Forest Hills Board of Education approved the new three-year contract reached by the teachers union Tuesday night. It includes a three percent salary boost for the coming school year, as well as a two percent increase...
How to prepare for high school sports practices in the heat
• Before high school athletes start practices in the heat, they should gradually build up strength and stamina to reduce the risk of heat illness. • Acclimatizing to working out in the heat takes time, so starting slow and paying attention to the body's response is important. • It's crucial...
Bill Burwinkel of Adopt A Class: Organize generosity, unlock potential
The idea for Adopt A Class was born out of a deep-seated belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background. I have spent many years working in various business roles and frequently observed the vast disparities in opportunities available to students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. It was clear to me that while talent is universal, opportunity is not. This realization sparked a desire to do something to bridge that gap.
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
Commission selects candidates for Gateway board positions
After over a year of being short members, the Nominating Commission for Gateway Community and Technical College met on Tuesday to nominate candidates for open positions on Gateway’s Board of Directors. The candidates will now be sent to the governor’s office, which will make appointments to the open seats....
Superintendent Jason Steffen looks forward to a year of improvement and growth in Ludlow
Jason Steffen is excited to continue to work with students and teachers in his new position as the Ludlow Independent superintendent. “I’m very familiar with the community and the kids, so my first year is just getting out and doing what I’ve always done,” he said. This...
Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Mitch Cucinotta, Notre Dame (Mendoza)
“Husband, Girl Dad of two, and Army veteran continuing to learn new things.”. Fun Fact About Yourself: I received a perfect score from three musical judges for singing an acapella song. Undergraduate School and Major: United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S. in Systems Engineering. Most Recent Employer and...
Beechwood Schools to pilot social media program for college athlete recruitment
Beechwood Independent Schools will run a program next year that will help create and curate social media profiles for district athletes looking to be recruited by college sports programs. Statements from Superintendent Mike Stacy indicate he came up with the idea after talking with coaches, who told him that college...
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