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Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Union Sportsmen's Alliance invites Ohio youths to free fishing event
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) will host Take Kids Fishing Day July 27 in Dayton to educate and inspire the next generation of anglers. The event, which is open to the public, will provide an opportunity for children from various communities and backgrounds to learn about the importance of fishing and conservation. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 27 from 9:30-noon at Lakeside Lake, 3500 Lakeside Dr., Dayton 45417.
Central State unveils 'Six Pillars of Access' plan to support students
Central State University is rolling out its new "Six Pillars of Access." "It's Connect. Convert. Enter, Learn, Retain, and Complete," summarized Dr. Amy Hobbs-Harris, interim provost and VP for academic affairs at Central State. University officials described the pillars as a testament to the school's commitment to the success of...
London police searching for suspect wanted out of Tennessee
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities in Madison County are searching for a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Tennessee. Warrants are on file for 47-year-old Loren Janosky who had been living in the London area. Police said Janosky was pursued in a vehicle chase...
Lawyers allege man charged with murder of Uber driver acted in self-defense
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Court was back in session Monday in the case of the 81-year-old man caught on camera killing an Uber driver in April. The prosecution and defense were in court for a status update as William Brock, 81, prepares to go to trial for the death of Loletha Hall, 61. Brock has […]
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