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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,...
Three of Ohio’s 11 State Board of Education District Teachers of the Year have AU ties
ASHLAND, Ohio – Three of Ohio’s 11 State Board of Education District Teachers of the Year hold degrees from Ashland University. This year’s outstanding cohort was announced July 17 by the State Board of Education. The State Board District Teachers of the Year with AU ties are...
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."
Trump backs Vance, says facing Harris wouldn’t have changed his VP pick
Former President Trump is sticking by his choice to elevate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to be his running mate in November, amid a shake-up atop the Democratic ticket. Trump told “Fox & Friends” Thursday he would not have changed his vice presidential pick, even if he had known ahead of time that President Biden would…
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.
5 Dayton-area men arrested after high-speed chase starts in Ashland, rolls through Richland County
ASHLAND — Five Dayton-area men are in the Ashland County jail after a high-speed chase began in Ashland and reached all the way to the I-270 outerbelt of Columbus, according to a press release from the Ashland Police Department. With assistance from surrounding agencies, suspects, Sir Christon Spencer Unique...
Canton City Public Health warns of an increase in positive West Nile Virus mosquitos
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton City Public Health (CCPH) is warning residents of an increase in positive West Nile Virus (WNV) test results, in a Facebook post. According to CCPH, the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory notified them that two mosquito samples from its mosquito surveillance program tested positive for WNV.
Four finalists present approaches for the Akron Innerbelt project
Dominic Moore-Dunson greeted residents as they approached a white poster colored in sticky notes. Pink. Green. Blue. Orange. The poster’s written prompt served as a pleasant entry point to discuss the Akron Innerbelt, one of Akron’s most damaging past failures: “What moves you? (physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, etc.)”
Some people with disabilities complain about lack of accessible parking at Blossom Music Center
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - Blossom Music Center is one of the most iconic venues in Northeast Ohio. However, some people with disabilities say a lack of accessible parking spoiled their summer concert experience. 19 Investigates spoke with at least a dozen people who said they showed up to Blossom...
Two Salem Regional facilities being folded into Akron Children's
As the old adage goes, the only constant is change. Changes will soon be coming to Salem Regional pediatric care facilities in Salem and Columbiana. "The Salem pediatric offices will be joining the Akron Children's Hospital primary care network," says Paul Olivier, VP of Mahoning Valley enterprises for Akron Children's.
Logan Potosky: I think Triston McKenzie can figure it out at Triple-A; he's a premier starter when he's at his best
Logan Potosky joins Jake Vulenic on Overtime with Jonathan Peterlin to discuss the latest with the Guardians. Logan talks about the team’s struggles offensively, moves they could make at the deadline, prospects to keep an eye on, and more.
See all homes sold in Medina, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Medina reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,552-square-foot home on Foote Road in Medina that sold for $340,000. 400 Sturbridge...
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