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Stay healthy and informed as tickborne illnesses increase in Ohio, nationwide
At the recent inaugural Infectious Diseases in Appalachian Ohio Summit at Ohio University, health officials discussed the alarming increase in Lyme disease cases in Ohio. Similar increases have been observed nationally as well—according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the incidence of Lyme disease in the U.S. has approximately doubled since 1991.
Aircrafts will be used in Ohio to distribute oral rabies vaccines for wildlife
OHIO — The Ohio Department of Health announced that beginning July, 29 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and several Ohio local health departments (LHDs) will begin distributing an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by ground and […]
Ariane Kirkpatrick and Amonica Davis are the founders of Ohio’s first black women-owned 100% vertically integrated cannabis company
Despite the lack of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, Ariane Kirkpatrick remained determined. According to WKCY-3, she entered the space officially in 2017. Kirkpatrick expressed her determination to overcome the challenges that came with being a black woman in her field. “Despite facing barriers and obstacles, we decided to make it work, and we succeeded,” she said.
Ohio advocates seek to ‘Trump-proof’ recent gains made on clean energy and climate
Advocates in Ohio are stepping up their clean energy efforts in response to the Republican party platform and Project 2025, which detail how a second Trump administration would promote fossil fuels while cutting back federal programs for addressing climate change, environmental justice and equity. Over the past year, Ohio-based governments...
30 years ago, Akron residents fought Walgreens' opening in Maple Valley. Now, it's closing
Three decades after the controversial demolition of Maple Valley School and construction of the Walgreens that took its place, the pharmacy at 1303 Copley Road in West Akron is closing. Nathan Burruss, shift lead at the Maple Valley Walgreens, said the store will close at 3 p.m. Aug. 19. ...
Ursa Major and JobsOhio to Establish $14.5M 3D Printing Hub in Youngstown
Ursa Major, the Colorado-based contractor using additive manufacturing (AM) to produce rocket engines for the US defense industrial base, has teamed up with the nonprofit workforce development organization JobsOhio to establish an AM R&D center in Boardman, Ohio, 15 minutes outside of Youngstown. The new center is backed by $14.5 million, which includes $4 million from a JobsOhio R&D grant, and will be used by Ursa Major for research into both AM processes and AM materials development.
Fifty West Brewing shares peek at progress of Deerfield Township burger bar
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — We're getting a sneak peek at the newest burger bar coming to Deerfield Township. Fifty West Brewing is sharing an update on the progress for their new Burger Bar that's almost constructed. Fifty West and its Burger Bar will be located at the back of...
Inspiring Minds Youngstown to launch inaugural Summer Market Friday
While the 10th annual Inspiring Minds Youngstown Summer Enrichment Program is coming to an end, the program is set to celebrate the accomplishments of its campers through an inaugural summer market. Set to take place Friday, July 26, the event will happen between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to...
YSU Men's Hoops: Summer practice about building foundation
The college basketball season is still more than 100 days away but its never too soon for Penguin hoops. First year head coach Ethan Faulkner has hit the ground running since taking over for Jerrod Calhoun and it continues in the summer. "Our competitiveness has been really good, "said Faulkner...
Summit County sewer services says new software to blame for recent billing errors
The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) announced Wednesday that the department has been implementing a new utility billing software that has led to issues for some customers in Stow, Hudson and Akron. According to DSSS, some customers received a bill with an incorrect due date or a bill for the first time in several months. If a customer received a bill noting a July 19 due date, the correct due date is Aug. 19....
Operator of local hospice facility pays $19M to settle false benefit claims
The operator of hospice care facilities here in the Valley and elsewhere has agreed to pay more than $19 million to settle claims that the previous owner submitted false claims and retained overpayments for services provided to patients who weren't eligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs.
More mosquitos in Canton test positive for West Nile
CANTON − Two samples of mosquitoes, one collected at Weis Park and one collected around 11th Street NW and Whipple Avenue NW the week of July 8, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, Canton City Public Health said Wednesday. The department has not confirmed that any people in the area have tested...
Video: Teens yell, swear and spit on officers outside Euclid church festival
The FOX 8 I-Team obtained Euclid police body camera video showing the chaos police encountered outside of the 14th Annual Saints Robert and William Family Friendly Church Festival.
‘Nothing short of torture’: City of Lorain moves forward a ban on conversion therapy on minors, with pause
Lorain City Council on Monday, July 15 considered an ordinance banning healthcare professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors, but could not come to a consensus to pass the ban as emergency legislation. Instead, the legislation will have a second reading, most likely in September. The ordinance was written by...
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