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Chronic Absenteeism: A Crisis Escalating in Northeast Ohio Schools
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -As summer ends and school bells ring, a silent crisis looms over Northeast Ohio schools – chronic absenteeism. 19 Investigator Gabby Hart explores this growing issue that threatens the future of our children. “Is this a crisis? Oh, absolutely, it’s a crisis...” says Hedy Chang, executive...
Ohio was a lower-tier presidential swing state in 2020. This year it’s not even on the map.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio wasn’t a top-tier swing state in the 2020 presidential election. But both major parties’ presidential nominees still booked tens of millions of dollars and TV ads here and visited the state regularly. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump’s...
Tour de Buckeye Lake sees biggest turnout in cycling event history
Cyclists from across Ohio and beyond took to the trails and country roads around Buckeye Lake this past weekend. With over 800 participants, this year’s Tour de Buckeye Lake was the event’s largest since it began eight years ago. Riders followed one of three routes (11-, 28- or 62-miles) which started and ended...
Dual-use dispensaries balance new customers, medical patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that Ohioans can purchase non-medical use marijuana, some dual-use dispensaries are balancing an influx of customers while making sure medical patients remain a priority. Mandy Morton, co-owner of Local’s Dispensary, notes they have seen an increase in customers over the past few weeks. “We’re seeing like four times the amount of […]
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Ontario Schools enhancing student & community experience with phased athletic facilities upgrades
ONTARIO — Soccer players and their supporters will have an enhanced experience this fall as Ontario Local Schools wraps up its first phase of athletic facility upgrades. The soccer complex features a building that previously lacked water and sewer connections, limiting restroom and concession options. Now, thanks to generous donations from the community, including $160,000 from the Ontario Athletic Boosters Club and $10,000 from Sutton Bank, the facility has working restrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.
Meet the 2024 Football Friday Nite preseason team
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — High school football is back in Ohio, and with that comes the return of Football Friday Nite with Sports Director Joe Nugent, Whitney Harding and David DeGuzman. Here’s a look at the talented individuals who made the 2024 FFN Preseason Team. QB Tavien St. Clair, Bellefontaine He’s the No. 1 recruit […]
Ohio bill to pick a state fish swims through Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A years-long effort inspired by NBC4 viewers and readers to crown the walleye as Ohio’s state fish is finally swimming through the Statehouse. The Ohio House passed House Bill 599 in June with a vote of 93 to 4 to designate sander vitreus, commonly known as the walleye, as the state’s […]
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
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