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Counties with the most veterans in Ohio
There are roughly 19 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 35%. Stacker compiled a list […]
Flags ordered to be lowered at half-staff for Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Flags across Ohio and the United States have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day. Gov. Mike DeWine issued the order this weekend that all flags at public buildings and grounds throughout the state will be lowered from 12:01 a.m. to noon on Monday. Memorial Day originated as Decoration […]
Memorial Day parades across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan
OHIO, USA — Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the unofficial beginning of summer but it is also a solemn holiday in which Americans remember those who were lost in the country’s military engagements. One of the time-honored traditions for many families and individuals is the...
School districts now required to have cell phone policies
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a bipartisan bill regarding cell phones in the classroom. H.B. 250 originally focused on high school graduates obtaining a military seal. Now it also addresses cell phone policies in schools. The legislation unanimously passed in the Ohio General Assembly on May 8. Each school board will be required to adopt a cell phone policy by July, 2025. Local school districts are currently reviewing their own policies. Toledo Public Schools does not currently have a policy in place specifically related to the use of cell phones in schools, James Gant, deputy superintendent, said in a statement.
Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities receives 3-year state accreditation
The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received a three-year accreditation from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). This is the longest accreditation period the state can issue to a county board of developmental disabilities and acknowledges that the services and supports the board provides are in substantial compliance with state standards.
Microsoft confirms building data centers in Licking County after buying over 700 acres
HEATH, Ohio (WCMH) — Microsoft is the latest tech giant with plans to build data centers in Licking County, the company confirmed to NBC4 nearly a year after first buying land in the area. With the recent purchase of 227 acres at 975 Thornwood Dr. in Heath — costing over $32 million — Microsoft’s total […]
Educators and Librarians could face felony charges under proposed Ohio House Bill
Columbus OH -Ohio House Bill 556, introduced by Republican State Rep. Adam Mathews, is causing a stir among educators and library organizations due to its ambiguous language regarding 'obscene material' and 'obscene performances.' The bill proposes criminal charges for teachers and school librarians who distribute or create such materials but fails to clearly define what constitutes 'obscenity.'
Ohio trapped in an abusive relationship with dysfunctional Republican-led General Assembly
Thomas Suddes is a former legislative reporter with The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and writes from Ohio University. Update: Late Thursday, a clearly irked Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the General Assembly into a special session, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, to address the Biden ballot issue. It’s likely, but not certain, that...
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