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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,
Starfires ready to climb back on top
The South Adams Starfires will go to battle in 2024 with a new look on offense and an accomplished, hungry defense ready to compete in the ACAC and fight for an IHSAA trophy. As with any 1A school, South Adams has graduated a talented class of players this summer, including QB Owen Wanner, who threw for over 1100 yards last season, and Colt Bollenbacher, who was just a few carries of a 1000-yard season in 2023.
Youth development program in West Dayton connects kids with nature
A program to get youth involved in nature is based out of Wesleyan MetroPark. The program – called Adventure Central – serves as one of the community pillars in West Dayton. Adventure Central is approaching its 24th anniversary in October. The program is a collaboration between Five Rivers...
Locos notebook: Locos end season against Hamilton
Jul. 30—HAMILTON — The Locos battled and made the most of only three hits but saw their season end with a 6-5 loss to the Hamilton Joes on Saturday night in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoff semifinal. Saturday night's win added to a Friday night win over the Locos in the best-of-three series sent the Joes to the championship round of the GLSCL playoffs against Muskegon Clippers, ...
Davis Maag collects win at LJGA Tournament of Champions event
SHAWNEE TWP. — Davis Maag had the lead at the turn Monday during the final Lima Junior Golf Association Tournament of the summer. Maag had a one shot lead at the turn on the Shawnee Country Club course and able to maintain that lead through the back nine to win the Bosy 14-15 age group at the LJGA's Elks Invitational - Tournament of Champions event.
Drying out tonight; Still sultry
CLEVELAND — A weak cold front will slide east of the area this evening. Showers and storms will slide east as well. The skies should clear out a bit, so partly cloudy should cover it for the overnight forecast. Lows will stay warm & muggy, in the 65 to 70-degree range by sunrise.
JD Vance is making the political debate around parenting weird
Ohio U.S. Sen. and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance is getting a lot of attention for his remarks he made a couple of years ago attacking Vice President Kamala Harris as a “childless cat lady,” and questioning why we’d let people without children into positions of power. Let’s skip over the fact that Harris […]
First law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio honored with memorial service
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A memorial service with a full police honor guard was held Tuesday for Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Mattis K9, the first law enforcement therapy K9 in the state of Ohio. Mattis passed away in June after battling health issues. The yellow Labrador retriever was 7...
Cat ladies, position pivots and finding religion: JD Vance’s life under a national microscope
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Since his anointment as Donald Trump’s GOP vice-presidential running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has been barnstorming the country on behalf of his running mate as his past policy reversals and contentious remarks have been put under a microscope. So far, Trump’s choice...
Decatur street paving start coming soon
Brooks Construction Co. is expected to begin Decatur’s latest street paving project this week. City Operations Manage Jeremy Gilbert told city council at its latest meeting the Fort Wayne company is expected to start work on upgrading handicap ramps around August 1st. Once that portion of the project is...
Local shelters work to help the homeless vote
The Secretary of State’s Office in May identified more than 6,000 voters in Lucas County as “inactive,” but more than 100 of those individuals were registered with addresses of homeless shelters or rehabilitation facilities. That leads to an important question: How accessible is voting for the area’s homeless population? “Voting for those facing housing insecurity is absolutely a huge problem,” said Jen Miller, the executive director for the League of Women Voters of Ohio. At Leading Families Home, four people were identified. Four more people were listed at La Posada Family Emergency Shelter. At the Joshua Treatment Center in Holland, seven people were named, and 12 people were identified at Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health.
Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer returns to Richland County Fair
Farm Credit Mid-America and Richland County Fair are announcing the return of Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer. Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st, this friendly competition — now in its fourth year — helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Ohio. From Aug. 6-12, local community members are invited to bring non-perishable food items to the Richland County Fair. Look for Stock the Trailer signage at the fair...
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