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Ohio state prison offers five-course meal open to public on facility grounds for the first time ever
Almost 60 people dined at Grafton Correctional Institution, where incarcerated men in the prison's EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute hosted the event in the “EDWINS’ Garden” and “Hope City Garden.”
Ohio high school football rankings: USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll for Week 2
This is the second week of the USA Today Network Ohio High School Football Super 25 Poll, featuring voters from across the state. The Ohio Super 25 ranks who we believe are the state's 25 best teams, regardless of division. The inaugural poll released last week was our preseason Ohio Super 25 ahead of the start of the Ohio High School Athletic Association regular season. ...
Blood drives canceled due to weather, worsening national blood emergency
Severe weather across the country, including remnants of Hurricane Debby, has impacted blood donations this year, leaving the American Red Cross in a national blood emergency. On Monday, the American Red Cross of Central & Southern Ohio encouraged Ohioans to donate blood if they are able. ...
Northern Ohio Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday, Wednesday
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland residents should prepare for sweltering heat and possible severe storms this week. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to bring dangerous heat with a peak heat index reaching over 100°F. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the region will experience scorching temperatures as...
More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles. Here's how to keep them safe.
The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 children under age six were exposed to edibles from January 2024 through July 2024, according to the poison center, and Ohio is on track for...
How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues and other health...
Trackers and Drones Help the Blanding's Turtle Rebound in Ohio
The Blanding's Turtle Reintroduction Project aims to help the endangered animal reestablish its population in Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve. By Annie Nickoloff. Endangered at the federal level, Blanding’s turtles aren’t doing the best in Ohio, where 90% of the animal’s habitat — native wetland — has been erased, causing a sharp decline in the animal’s Ohio populations.
Ohio's food insecurity bill: A path to academic success
A new Ohio bill aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity among college students. The legislation proposes establishing food resource centers on campuses across the state. Advocates say this would ensure that students, particularly those balancing education with supporting families, have access to nutritious meals. This initiative is...
Kamala Harris buys TV air time in Toledo and Youngstown; Ohio Dems party at the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is putting money into television ads in Ohio, but don’t read too much into it. The Democratic presidential nominee has been ordering airtime in the Toledo and Youngstown media markets, according to stations’ disclosures with the Federal Communications Commission. She appears to be skipping Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; major stations in those markets haven’t disclosed any Harris buys.
Mega Millions jackpot at $575 million; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $575 million, the ninth-largest in the lottery’s history. The numbers from the Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, drawing are 28-30-44-66-69 Mega Ball 2 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Monday, Aug. 26 Powerball jackpot is an...
Leveling the Field: Soccer expansion will benefit north Central Ohio programs
ASHLAND — Veteran Ashland boys soccer coach Dustin Hosler could hardly contain his enthusiasm. For the first time in a long time, the Arrows are playing on an even pitch. The landscape of high school soccer will look markedly different this fall after the Ohio High School Athletic Association expanded the sport from three divisions to five.
Authorities Identify 1991 Murder Suspect as Person who Died in 2008 FBI Shootout
Officials have identified a suspect from a 1991 San Jose murder as the man killed in a 2008 shootout with the FBI in Ohio. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit was able to identify Gerardo Aguilar, also known as Gerardo Mulato, as the individual responsible for the gang murder of a 14-year-old.
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