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Ohio school districts use surveillance software to monitor student devices
This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. Ohio’s largest school district recently started using surveillance software on students’ devices. Columbus City Schools partnered with Gaggle — a Texas-based student safety technology company that provides constant surveillance — at the end of last […]
NE Ohio newspaper drivers pension plan gets $31.6 million boost from feds
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A pension plan that covers more than 800 northeast Ohio newspaper drivers is getting $31.6 million from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation so it can pay full benefits to retirees. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced Friday that it approved an application submitted to the...
Efforts to fight food insecurity: Hunger in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio is not immune to the issue of food insecurity, especially when it comes to the youngest in our communities. According to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, one in four children in their six county service area are food insecure. Additionally, Dr. David Margolius, director of...
From banning ‘X’ gender passports to dismantling federal DEI programs: 13 items on JD Vance’s legislative wish list
WASHINGTON, D. C. - As a freshman U.S. Senator whose party doesn’t get to set the political agenda, Ohio’s JD Vance hasn’t made much of a legislative impact during less than two years in Congress. Instead, the Cincinnati Republican has outlined his goals by introducing more than...
Ford to launch commercial electric van and two electric pickup trucks
US carmaker Ford Motor Company on Wednesday announced its plan to launch a new commercial electric van by 2026 from its Ohio facility. The company aims to introduce two advanced pickup trucks in 2027, along with plans for future affordable vehicles. The full-size pickups will be built at the Tennessee plant. Ford intends to utilize hybrid technology for its upcoming three-row SUVs. This plan involves a non-cash charge of approximately $400 million to account for the write-down of specific manufacturing assets related to previously planned all-electric three-row SUVs. Ford will realign battery sourcing to be more efficient and contribute to lower overall costs in its electric vehicle portfolio. The company said that this adjustment may also lead to extra costs and cash outflows potentially reaching up to $1.5 billion.
Michigan border dispensaries aren’t worried about more expensive Ohio competitors
Ohio has recently entered the market of states selling recreational cannabis, joining the ranks of Michigan and other states. It has been almost five years since Michigan’s marijuana shops made their first sales, and now Ohio is getting in on the action. Ohio’s marijuana market officially opened on Tuesday,...
Ohio: Ranked Among Worst U.S. States In Latest U.S. News & World Report
Ohio Is The 15th Lowest Ranked State According To A New Study. A new list ranking American states is circulating, but Ohioans may not want to look at it. If you’re not one of those people, keep scrolling to see the entire list. A list by the U.S. News...
High school football: Ottawa-Glandorf looks to compete in WBL
OTTAWA – Longtime Ottawa-Glandorf football head coach Ken Schriner wants his team to run the football as much as possible. Last season, Ottawa-Glandorf struggled at that, which resulted in a 1-9 overall record, and a mark of 1-8 in the Western Buckeye League. “If you look at the plays...
Hershey’s scoring paces Lady Jays past Crestview
DELPHOS — Junior Ava Hershey tallied five goals to pace the St. John’s girls soccer squad to an 8-0 shutout of invading Crestview Tuesday evening on Champions Field at Stadium Park. “It was good to have a match like this to bounce back from a loss Saturday,” Lady...
Trolley Stop owner says it’s time to move on, puts bar up for sale
Owner of Oregon District favorite says: ‘I don’t have anybody to hand this off to.’. Robin Sassenberg, owner of the Trolley Stop in Dayton’s historic Oregon District, said Wednesday that she faces some health challenges — and she’s ready for the next chapter in her life.
Dayton's oldest tavern, The Trolley Stop, listed for sale as owner retires
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The longest continually operating tavern is ready for its next owner. The Trolley Stop located in the Oregon District is being listed for sale. The current owner is ready for retirement after 29 years. The sale includes the real estate, all operating assets including liquor licenses...
In split decision, state of Ohio denies parole for man who pleaded guilty to 1993 murder of Akron mother
AKRON, Ohio — In a sharply divided vote, the Ohio Parole Board has chosen to deny parole for a man convicted of murdering an Akron mother more than three decades ago. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Wednesday that the state had decided to keep Deonmond Gethers, 49, in prison for at least the next three years. Kolkovich's office took part in Tuesday's hearing before the full board, where representatives "voiced concerns about the risk to the community and the impact this crime had on the victim’s family."
Columbus, Dayton, gun safety advocates settle court case over Ohio’s background check system
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also […]
Residents give suggestions, voice concerns at assisted-living forum
BOWLING GREEN — After the Ohio Department of Aging asked for input as it creates a navigator for assisted-living facilities, the state was met with heavy criticism and outright discontentment at a public forum. Residents like Susan Sanderson surrounded tables with a few stacked white poster boards and sticky notes to give suggestions about the department’s soon-to-be Ohio Assisted Living Navigator, similar to the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator, at a state-hosted public forum at the Wood County Senior Center on Tuesday. Each table had six to seven people interact with one department representative guiding discussion by asking questions about how each of them recognized their loved one needed care, identifying the type of care they needed, how they searched for information, and their experiences, if any, with an assisted-living facility, which is a facility that serves clients who don’t require 24-hour care. Ms. Sanderson is an ombudsman for Advocates for Basic Legal Equality and her mother has lived in a facility in the past. She sat next to a stack of red sticky notes and discussed ideas with other participants about features that should be included in the new navigator, sticking those suggestions on the board.
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