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Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. Marietta City Schools Superintendent Brad Silvus said COVID hurt schools more than many people realize. “Once the pandemic happened,...
WaterFire Fest returns to the Shenango River
SHARON, Pa., (WKBN) – The annual WaterFire Festival returns to the Shenango River and surrounding areas Saturday. The event begins with an artists’ showcase at 2 p.m. in downtown Sharon where attendees can buy handmade jewelry, pottery, woodwork, paintings, photography and more. There will also be various food vendors.
New law targets ticket prices at high school sporting events
(The Center Square) – Parents and fans who want to pay cash to attend a school sporting event won’t have to pay more and students will get to pay less than adults. The new requirements became law recently as Gov. Mike DeWine signed 20 bills into law, including one that included the Campus Act, which is designed to stop harassment and intimidation at colleges and universities. The move on high...
Appalachian critics of Ohio US Sen. JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' responded with their own book
As a 10th-generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" as a "really one-sided and simple view of the region." In an effort to help broaden people;s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy."
COVID-19 cases up for eighth week: Coronavirus update for Thursday, July 25, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the eighth consecutive week, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio worsened, rising from 3,896 last week to 4,575 this week, the state reported Thursday. Beginning in spring, case numbers moved steadily downward, but have been on an upward swing since early June. Thursday’s...
LaRose wants Democrats to stop blaming Ohio for virtual roll call
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants Democrats to stop blaming Ohio for the party’s plan to use a virtual roll call to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee. In a letter to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harris released Thursday, LaRose demanded the party stop using the state’s ballot access deadline to justify what he called a nominating scheme. “I’ve seen numerous...
Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently began erecting a bridge using the bridge launching method in Akron as part of the $158 million State Route 8 bridge replacement project. This is the first time the department has used the method. Using the bridge launching method, crews build a bridge in sections on the ground then […] The post Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
Ticket sales show Fight Night in Warren draws interest
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Community Amphitheatre is hosting its first boxing event next week. “Fight Night at the Amp” will take place on Friday, August 2. There will be about 10-12 bouts with the ring right on the stage. It’ll showcase a number of boxers, some of whom are local, including Zion Hensley who’s ranked first in the nation.
Bristolville man dies in Ohio 11 crash on Wednesday
Officials said a traffic crash Wednesday on Ohio 11 left a 50-year-old Bristolville man dead. According to reports, Clint E. Gibson of Bristolville was operating a 1997 Dodge Caravan heading southbound on Ohio 11 just south of Ohio 82 in Vienna Township on Wednesday afternoon. Gibson’s car traveled off the...
ASTRO FALCONS BLAST THROUGH BUCKEYES
STRUTHERS OH- In a NABF 18U showdown at Bob Cene Park on Thursday night, the Astro Falcons crushed the BHM Buckeyes 14-1. Ben Kern led the way with two hits, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Andres Hurkmans was hot with three hits, including a double, three RBIs, and a run. Danny Pederson added two hits, an RBI, and a run. Tyler Wright chipped in with two hits, two RBIs, and two runs. Liam McElroy and Blake Primrose each smacked a triple, with McElroy scoring three runs and Primrose driving in two and scoring twice.
Ursa Major to Build New Rocket Propulsion Tech R&D Center in Ohio
Ursa Major is building a new research and development facility in Youngstown, Ohio to support efforts in advancing approach to manufacturing rocket propulsion technology for national security. The privately funded rocket propulsion company said Thursday the R&D center is planned to develop advancements in the additive manufacturing process and materials...
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