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Oberlin Food Hub brings fresh produce to Ohio's food banks while supporting local farmers
One in seven Ohioans faces food insecurity, according to Feeding America. This story is part of a “Sound of Us” series in partnership with Lorain County's Second Harvest Food Bank. For many of Ohio’s local organic farmers, acquiring land, purchasing equipment and managing crops can be challenging enough,...
Cambridge's Matt Buckman commits to Hillsdale College for basketball
Cambridge senior Matt Buckman committed to play college basketball at NCAA Division II Hillsdale College on Tuesday. Buckman, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, averaged 25.7 points per game last season for the Blue Jays. He added 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field, 82 percent from the free throw line and 39 percent from 3-point range. Buckman, the 2023-24 Capitol South Player of the Year, enters this season having scored a program-record 1,517 points. Buckman is a three-sport athlete who also quarterbacks the football team and is a multi-year varsity golfer. Hillsdale College, which is located in Hillsdale, MI, went 18-10 last season after three consecutive 20-win campaigns and plays in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Ohio Rural Health Association holds conference in Ada
ADA, OH (WLIO) - The Ohio Rural Health Association held its annual conference on Tuesday in Ada. The two-day Ohio Rural Health event aimed to educate and engage attendees on issues such as billing, telehealth, human trafficking, and much more from the USDA and federal government. A panel discussion featuring three women leaders from different areas talked about their different journeys to find "Superpowers to Success."
New report card examines health of the River Raisin watershed
ADRIAN — A new report card, issued by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in collaboration with the River Raisin Watershed Council and several other partners, provides new clarity on the health of the River Raisin and its watershed. Meija Knafl, outreach coordinator for the nonprofit River...
Rusty Roots opens on North Main in Adrian
ADRIAN — Rusty Roots, a new consignment store owned by Teresa and Rob Watts, opened on May 11 in downtown Adrian. The Wattses are experienced small business owners from Lambertville. Their decision to start a business in downtown Adrian was based on the good things they’ve heard about the business climate here, they said.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes redistricting ballot measure
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes a constitutional amendment that would remove politicians like himself from drawing congressional and state lawmakers' districts. The proposed amendment would replace Ohio's current method of drawing maps for congressional and state legislative districts, a process called redistricting. Instead, a 15-member citizen panel without close political ties would...
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Tornado touches down in southwest Ohio, NWS confirms
MORROW, Ohio — A small tornado early Tuesday morning in southwest Ohio caused minor damage to homes and uprooted some trees, according to the National Weather Service. The EF-1 tornado set down in Warren County at about 1:40 a.m. and stayed on the ground for 10 minutes and more than eight miles, carrying into Clinton County. Its top estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Storms possible Wednesday and Thursday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado in Warren County near Morrow Tuesday morning around 1:40am. It was on the ground for 8.1 miles moving into Clinton County near Blanchester. They say the peak winds were 95mph. With that tornado, the National Weather Service has officially confirmed 65 tornadoes in the state of Ohio so far this year. That is the most ever on record going back to 1950. 1992 is second with 62 tornadoes and just last year in 2023 we had 60.
High school football scrimmage schedule 2024 for NE Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — High school football practices are ramping up this week, and scrimmages will soon follow this preseason. The regular season kicks off Friday, Aug. 23, for most teams. There are a few games a night earlier. Can’t wait until then? Here is a compilation of scrimmages in the meantime:
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in these 5 Midwest states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Large-scale Ohio research project to explore how solar and farming can co-exist
Research underway at a Madison County solar farm promises to shed light on how well multi-use farming can work at a large scale. The answers will help shape best practices for future projects, while addressing some concerns raised in ongoing debates over siting large solar projects in rural farm areas. Spread across more than 1,900 […]
Klinker named 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute
PIKETON — Andy Klinker, a teacher at Piketon Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education. Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this award honors one K–12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia,...
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