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Department of Development awards $6 million to help combat homelessness across Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development on Oct. 3 announced $6 million in grant awards to help three nonprofit organizations, including one serving Perry County, support more than 500 individuals and families experiencing homelessness in their communities. Funding comes from the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Non-Congregate Shelter program, which provides a safe and private living environment for people experiencing homelessness by supporting the creation and expansion of non-congregate shelters across Ohio. ...
LETTERS: Ohio's Republican leaders seem to be against fair elections
I am a 73-year-old resident of Ohio, and I have participated in state elections throughout my life. I must say, I have never been more disappointed than I am today with our politicians in Columbus and their actions regarding Issue 1. Issue 1 was the result of the collective efforts of our fellow citizens who worked thousands of hours and took time out of their already busy, stressful lives to gather the signatures of over 700,000 voters,...
As Ohioans consider Issue 1, League of Women Voters report says existing redistricting system brings ‘divisions and disadvantages’
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A prominent backer of a redistricting reform amendment Ohio voters will consider this fall says in a new report that Ohio’s existing system has divided people and marginalized communities. The League of Women Voters of Ohio on Tuesday released a report titled “Ohio’s Congressional Districts:...
Central Ohioans continue helping Helene victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — More than a week after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina, central Ohioans continue to lend a hand in the area. One of the people who’s been helping out is Brian Butler. For the last week, he’s been cleaning with others and been with a group getting […]
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