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All Ohio School Districts Now Teach Science of Reading Curriculum
As students return to school this fall, their reading curriculum might look a little different. This is the first academic year Ohio school districts are required to teach the science of reading curriculum, which is based on decades of research that shows how the human brain learns to read and incorporates phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, […]
Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend, Ohio Native Travis Kelce To Star In Happy Gilmore 2
One of the all-time great Adam Sandler films, and one that is often viewed as his best movie ever, Happy Gilmore remains iconic nearly 30 years after it was released in 1996. Now almost 30 years later Adam Sandler has announced that Happy Gilmore 2 will be making its way to Netflix, as they will be producing the sequel to the classic film.
High school volleyball: St. Ursula looks to ride momentum from 2023
The high school volleyball season is well under way and, as most area teams are beginning league play this week, it's time to take a look ahead to see which squads are expected to have the best chance at contending for titles. Last season, longtime area big-school power St. Ursula reached the Division I state final four for the 13th time and for the first time in eight seasons under coach Jason Reilly. The Arrows, competing for the first time in the Michigan-based Catholic High School League's Central Division, parlayed a challenging schedule into a strong Ohio tournament run. St. Ursula, 19-9 overall and 4-2 in the CHSL Central, lost twice to Bloomfield Hills Marian, once in league play (3-2) and later in the Bishop Cup playoffs (3-1).
Local K-9′s role shifts amid new marijuana law
PERRYSBURG Twp., Ohio (WTVG) - Policing marijuana in Ohio has changed since a new state law legalizing recreational marijuana took effect. So what happens to the K9 officers trained to sniff out the drug?. Some departments have had to retire the K9s. But 13 Action News found one local department...
Video appears to show Ohio officer kicking kneeling man
Ohio residents are speaking out after video of a police officer kicking a kneeling man who appeared to be complying with their orders was posted to social media. The man, who was identified as Jaemiier McElroy, was taken to the hospital, according to his attorney.
Future Buckeyes excel as St. Clair, Jackson and Lee lead the way with big opening games
After every weekend during the football season, Bucknuts wraps up the weekend that was in high school football focusing on those who will continue their careers playing for the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes have 25 commitments total for their 2025 recruiting class and one for their 2026 class. Many of those...
High school volleyball: Lake coming off standout season in NBC
A team that went on a long postseason run looks to return to the top of the Northern Buckeye Conference volleyball standings this fall. Lake (21-7, 13-1) bids for its fifth straight title after sharing the conference title with Eastwood in 2020 and winning the past three championships outright. The Flyers of coach Amy Vorst made the deepest tournament run in program history in 2023, reaching the Division II regional final before falling 3-1 to eventual state runner-up Gates Mills Gilmour. They look to contend for another NBC title this year, with Eastwood, Otsego, and Oak Harbor (13-12, 8-6) viewed as the chief competitors for that crown.
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON – Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana, but banking remains an obstacle for cannabis businesses because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. “Financial institutions are nervous about working with marijuana companies because of the federal regulations,” said Heather Trela, Rockefeller Institute...
Ohio Turnpike suspending late fees, collections
The Turnpike's Customer Service Center is experiencing increased call volume after the delivery of unpaid toll invoices. As such, the Ohio Turnpike decided to suspend all late fees, collections and Ohio BMV registration holds during this period of increased calls.
Ohio Republican Party endorses all 2024 federal and state GOP candidates -- except House Speaker Jason Stephens
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Republican Party has endorsed every GOP nominee for federal and state office this year, with one conspicuous exception: Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens. The snub won’t have any effect on Stephens’ reelection chances, as the Lawrence County Republican is running unopposed this year. But it illustrates...
Explaining Issue 1, the redistricting edition: The Wake Up for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Here we go again, voting on a statewide Issue 1. This November, it’s the Citizens Not Politicians redistricting amendment, which 535,005 qualified Ohio voters signed. If approved, the measure could usher...
New records on shooting at Ohio prisons training reveal instructor's deadly mistake
An Ohio prisons firearms instructor didn't follow a "cardinal" safety rule during a training exercise in April and that cost Lt. Rodney Osborne his life, according to new records released to Osborne's family. David Pearson, the lead instructor in the class, stepped in front of Osborne to offer pointers on what was supposed...
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