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OH WOW! Children’s Center welcomes back former employee as new director
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – There were two big announcements Thursday concerning the future of the OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology in downtown Youngstown. There’s a new person in charge and a big donation on the way. Katie Seminara-DeToro, who worked at the center in...
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County levy renewal to be on November ballot
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Election season will be here before you know it and the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be on the ballot, asking voters to support the renewal of a levy. Commissioners gave the green light for the ballot measure Thursday morning. The library...
Free hospice workshops coming to Eastwood Event Center
Folks studying to get into the hospice industry will get an opportunity to further their education in August and September. Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice Greater Youngstown will host two hospice workshops at the Eastwood Event Center on Aug. 8 and Sept. 25. Both workshops will begin at 8:30...
AUSTINTOWN HEADING BACK TO REGIONALS
AUSTINTOWN OH- Just one summer ago, the Austintown 12U softball team captivated everyone in the community with a run all the way to the Little League World Series. Although the team eventually fell short of their ultimate goal to win the World Series, they got a taste of what success was like, and they wanted more. This season, Austintown returns a core of talent from that team, and now they’re on the doorstep of going right back to the World Series.
Healthcare facility holding school supplies drive for students, teachers in need
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Ohio tax-free holiday is coming up, meaning it would be a good time to get school supplies and some extras. Continuing Healthcare of Boardman has started a school supply collection drive. It will accept new school supplies, even bookbags and lunch boxes — any of the items which a student will use in class.
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
Ohio crisis line handles 14,000 contacts monthly
(The Center Square) – A hotline established to combat suicide in Ohio received nearly 340,000 communications in the two years since its launch. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the two-year statistics for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, saying the service has grown to provide more call centers than any other state. DeWine said, “988 is saving lives. The lifeline is providing free, around-the-clock support to Ohioans in crisis by connecting...
Ohio Department of Health lifts bacterial advisory at Maumee Bay State Park
OREGON, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health lifted a bacterial advisory in the waters of Maumee Bay State Park Wednesday, after officials found E. coli levels had returned to safe levels. According to Beach Guard, an ODH web application monitoring public beaches in Ohio, a July 15 sample...
Are high school football coaches superstitious gameday?
When things are going well thing stay the same.....when not, things change!. As high school football coaches prepare for the 2024 season are they superstitious gameday?. "Friday's are my most paranoid day," said Struthers coach John Bayuk. "I'm a very regimented person and I don't wear the same stuff," said...
Ohio medical marijuana users say prices too high. Will recreational program change that?
When recreational marijuana sales begin in Ohio by Sept. 7, the state’s medical marijuana program will continue. But some patients say they're already shelling out more money to treat their ailments while facing a decline in product availability. ...
HB68 Trial: Ohio parents take stand asking state to allow gender-affirming care
Ohio parents and doctors are testifying in a lawsuit to prevent the state from enforcing a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The trial against House Bill 68, the controversial legislation that prevents LGBTQ+ minors from accessing care such as hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some mental health services, is being heard at […] The post HB68 Trial: Ohio parents take stand asking state to allow gender-affirming care appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
This volunteer spent a week validating Ohio petition signatures. Here’s what he observed
The seven-day epic is over. And, having validated signatures on petitions for the Franklin County Board of Elections for a week, I can say that several things stood out. First, it seems pretty likely that Ohioans will have a chance to vote for redistricting reform in November. Most of my week was filled with validating […] The post This volunteer spent a week validating Ohio petition signatures. Here’s what he observed appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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