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Vaccination rates in Ohio kindergarteners drop, sparking concern in health experts
Ohio's youngest school children remain under-vaccinated in 2024, a trend whose persistence since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic both state and nationwide has health experts concerned. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, said in a Tuesday press conference that the percentage of reported Ohio kindergartners that met...
How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book
As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of the region.” In an effort to help broaden people’s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, “Appalachian Reckoning: A Region […] The post How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Major Ohio company stock growth slowed last week, but 10 saw at least 2.5% increase
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A total of 21 major Ohio companies saw stock growth last week, with 10 seeing growth of at least 2.5%, four of which were in Greater Cleveland. The major Ohio company with the most growth from the previous week was Huntington Bancshares in Columbus. Its stock value increased 9.7%, or $1.32 a share.
Schmidt's toasts 110 years at Ohio State Fair with cream-puff giveaway
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is celebrating 110 years of bringing authentic German cuisine to the Ohio State Fair with a pretty sweet deal. If you're among the first 110 lucky patrons to visit Schmidt's inside the fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, opening day of the fair, you'll receive a voucher for a free...
It’s a Ship Show: Local sisters debut Titanic musical comedy at BorderLight
Twin sisters Natalie and Sophia Casa have loved participating in theater since they were students at Laurel School in Shaker Heights. Now rising college sophomores—Natalie us a film major at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and Sophia is a journalism major at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois—used their experiences in high school theater to write an original musical comedy, “Ship Show.”
A man poured bleach on a stray kitten. Can he be charged with a felony in Ohio?
Alonzo Kyles poured bleach and water on an 8-month-old kitten at his Cleveland apartment complex, injuring the cat's paws and leaving the animal in intensive care for several days. Kyles was convicted of a fifth-degree felony for abusing a companion animal, such as pets, and sentenced to nine months in prison. Kyles'...
FedEx employee dies after falling out of truck on to I-271
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Pepper Pike police are investigating a tragic accident that took the life of a 20-year-old FedEx worker July 14. Pepper Pike police say the accident happened at 10:24 a.m. on I-271. The FedEx truck was traveling north in the express lane, according to the police...
Chardon women killed in Ohio Turnpike crash
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - The Milan post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle fatal wreck in which a Chardon woman died Monday. The crash occurred at 9:50 a.m. Monday, July 22, on the Ohio Turnpike, east of the Ohio 51 interchange in Washington Township, Sandusky County. ...
Garfield Heights Superintendent dodges questions about student violence, teacher resignations
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Parents and teachers say the Garfield Heights school Superintendent is clearly dodging questions regarding the district’s ongoing and brutal student violence. The problem has gotten so bad that many teachers have called it quits. Dr. Richard Reynolds has been the district’s Superintendent for more...
19-year-old enters a plea of not guilty for May stabbing incident
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A man pleads not guilty to a stabbing incident in Perry Township in May. 19-year-old Anthoney Zeisloft was indicted by an Allen County grand jury on two counts of felonious assault. Deputies were called out to the 1800 block of Lennox Avenue for a stabbing...
CWRU aims to expand recruitment focus as STARS College Network doubles in size
With focus on recruiting and supporting students from rural and small towns, STARS doubles membership in second year. Last summer, Case Western Reserve University became one of 16 founding members of the STARS College Network, which works to ensure the academic success of students from rural and small-town America seeking college educations. Today, the network announced it is doubling its membership to include 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions—significant growth that will draw even more attention to members such as Case Western Reserve through enhanced recruitment opportunities.
Top 10 things we’ve learned 100 games into the 2024 season: Guardians breakfast
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Guardians played their 100th game of the season on Tuesday night. In doing so, they recorded their 60th win. In almost four months of non-stop games, there are parts of this team that we still haven’t got a handle on. But here are 10 things we do know:
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
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