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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 […]
2024 Columbus Memorial Day trash schedule: Does the holiday change your garbage pickup?
It's been a few months since a federal holiday came around to mix up Columbus' trash schedules, but Memorial Day is here to change that. Many of the city's public services are closed to observe the holiday, and garbage collection is no exception. Here's what you need to know about how your...
Summer 2024 opening dates for northwest Ohio pools
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — With summer just around the corner, and schools letting out for the year, many pools across northwest Ohio are preparing to reopen for the season, while others already accepted swimmers over the holiday weekend. Here are the reopening dates for several area pools, including additional information about each pool you need to know. Please note that while each pool is listed with their daily pass cost, some pools also offer season passes.
Ohio public schools are releasing kids for religious instruction during the school day. Soon, they could be required to do it.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Public schools around Ohio are releasing students from music, art, physical education and library classes during the school day to attend off-site religion lessons. Soon, schools could be forced to adopt policies that allow it. LifeWise Academy already has a foothold in Ohio, but the fast-growing Christian...
Volunteers save pool from closing in Licking County neighborhood
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a summer day in Beechwood Trails, the neighborhood pool is the place to be. The pool is run by volunteer board members and funded by membership fees, donations and sales. In February, the terms of the board members were expiring, and a post to the...
Teens most at risk during ‘100 deadliest days of summer’ on Ohio roadways
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — With Memorial Day weekend now wrapping up, many will be heading to the roadways to return home. But everyone needs to be aware the end of the holiday is the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of summer. According to the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, young drivers in Ohio under the […]
Local artist develops immersive experience to pay tribute to fallen soldiers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every time Sara Duvall sees the Eyes of Freedom, she has a conversation with her son in the life-size portrait that stands before her. “Hey baby, how you doing,” Duvall lightly chuckles as the face of Lance Corporal Aaron Reed stares back at her. “I know he’s doing well,” says the mother who lost her son in 2005.
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...
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 […]
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.
Counties in Ohio with more rainfall over the past year than average
During the past winter, parts of California experienced massive amounts of rain and snow. Though it momentarily eased the frequent drought periods that had been affecting the state, the surge in rainfall flooded roads, knocked out power, and broke levees. Fueled by multiple converging atmospheric rivers, the state’s infrastructure was not able to capture all […]
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