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STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
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...
Schmidt's toasts 110 years at Ohio State Fair with cream-puff giveaway
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is celebrating 110 years of bringing authentic German cuisine to the Ohio State Fair with a pretty sweet deal. If you're among the first 110 lucky patrons to visit Schmidt's inside the fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, opening day of the fair, you'll receive a voucher for a free...
Theme of 2024 Ohio State Fair butter cow display revealed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most anticipated moments for Ohio State Fair organizers is unveiling the themed butter cow display. This year, the American Dairy Association Mideast's butter display honors and salutes the nation's elite athletes. The display depicts four athletes and nods to the upcoming Paris Olympics....
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
In-depth: Suicide statistics concern the community
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The latest statistics on suicide are concerning as the number of deaths increases and the age of those individuals is starting to drop. Duane Piccirilli, director of the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, says suicides have increased every year since 2021 and the number continues to grow.
Alliance police rescue kitten stuck in the gears of a reclining chair
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two Alliance police officers rescued a kitten stuck in the gears of an electric reclining chair. The owner called police Tuesday morning, asking for help. Officers Bob Rajcan and Tye Lauener responded to the home on Summit Street and found the animal trapped inside the...
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
Summa-HATCo deal observers dive into questions about financing for-profit hospital model
The financial implications of the deal for Summa Health to be acquired by HATCo were examined Tuesday during an Akron Press Club discussion as the community continues to dissect what it will mean for the nonprofit health system to become a for-profit enterprise. "I think that Summa probably made the best decision they could," Paul Lee, senior partner at Strategic Health Care, said of the pending deal in a conversation moderated by M.L. Schultze, a freelance journalist...
Stark County officers cleared in 2 fatal shootings
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two Stark County police officers involved in separate fatal shootings in 2023 have been cleared of any wrongdoing following investigations by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). In a June incident in Canton, Officer Jacob Dryden was pursuing domestic violence suspect Jeffrey Neff when...
Akron man dies after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-77
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old Akron man died after he was struck by a commercial vehicle on I-77 in Lawrence Township Sunday morning. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers identified the victim as Jonathan Mandala. According to troopers, Mandala was walking on I-77 southbound when he entered the road...
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