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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...
Study finds Ohio women’s health care system ‘worse than average’ compared to nation
The health care system in Ohio was found to be “worse than average” specifically for women, in a recent study. Ohio was ranked 29th overall compared with all other U.S. states and the District of Columbia in a 2024 “state scorecard on women’s health and reproductive care” completed by the national Commonwealth Fund. The study […] The post Study finds Ohio women’s health care system ‘worse than average’ compared to nation appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
School employees take union dues case to Ohio Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Five school employees in Ohio are turning to the Ohio Supreme Court to stop paying dues after they resigned from the union. The Buckeye Institute filed an appeal with the state’s highest court in the case of five of the original 10 clients. Five clients won their case, which argued that all of the former members of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees had money illegally taken from their paychecks for union dues after they resigned from the union. ...
Women of Asphalt tour new Streetscape Project, empower females in the industry
WHEELING, W.Va. — A special ‘Woman of Asphalt' event took place on Tuesday with a tour of the Streetscape Project in downtown Wheeling. The event was held at Waterfront Hall for their summer meeting with several people in the community in attendance, along with guest speakers from the Streetscape Project.
JD Vance owes almost everything to Peter Thiel, a pro-Trump billionaire and "New Right" ideologue
In 2016, JD Vance compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and now he is the former president’s running mate. Behind the scenes of the Ohio Senator’s transformation from a “Never Trump guy” to the Republican nominee's second-in-command is Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and co-founder of Paypal.
201 Student-Athletes Land on Wheeling University Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Wheeling, W. Va. - As organizations across the country unveil their academic awards, it is time to recognize those student-athletes who have made a difference right here on our campus. The Wheeling University Spring 2024 Dean's List is out and for the second semester in a row, over 200 Wheeling University Student-Athletes were featured on the list. It wrapped up what was a record breaking year in the classroom for the Cardinals, as they continue to grow both in their respective sports as well as in the classroom.
Protest at county courthouse scheduled in Chillicothe amid rising tensions with law enforcement
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A protest has been scheduled in Chillicothe as tensions continue to rise between citizens and local law enforcement. Lesha Malone, a community mental health professional and civil rights activist, along with other community members, will hold what they call a “Silent Protest” on the Ross County Courthouse steps on July 28, 2024, at 1:30 PM.
19-year-old University of Toledo student running for Ohio Senate
TOLEDO, Ohio — A new name will be on the ballot this November in the race for Ohio's District 2 Senate seat. In March, at just 18 years old, Paloma De La Fuente secured enough votes to make it on the ballot as a Democrat and challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Theresa Gavarone.
5 vehicle pile up shuts down 81 for over 5 hours outside of Martinsburg
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department reports by email that a 5 vehicle crash shutdown 81 north for about 5 hours July 22. At approximately 3:30 a.m. deputies responded to the multiple vehicle crash at mile marker 14 near Martinsburg. Three tractor trailers were involved along with a Ford Escape, and...
Ohio Braces for Evening Cold Front: Storms and Gusty Winds Expected
Cleveland, OH – A cold front is expected to move through Ohio later this evening, bringing with it increased chances for showers and storms. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert, indicating that storm activity will pick up this afternoon ahead of the front’s arrival. Residents can expect gusty winds accompanying any storms that form, with high temperatures reaching the mid-80s today.
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
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