The Ohio Newsroom
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Seamstresses across Ohio are providing zippered shirts to cancer patients so they can more comfortably undergo chemotherapy treatments.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentNearly 3,000 acres of land in the Wayne National Forest were auctioned off for oil and gas development this week. Critics say it will damage the region’s natural resources, but industry officials feel it will be a boon for the area. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentA dam removal project in southwest Ohio will restore the flow and habitat of Paint Creek and make the area safer for recreation. It’s one of several efforts to remove low-head dams across the state. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentFrom 1959-1962, a Cincinnati company distributed thalidomide, which can cause limb deformities. Now, survivors want the federal government to acknowledge their existence. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe Ohio Pharmacy Association received millions of dollars to increase connectivity between rural pharmacists and other healthcare providers. -
The American Legion post in Meigs County hosts a yearly bean dinner that’s been running since shortly after the Civil War. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentAs extreme weather becomes more common because of climate change, scientists say streamgages could help communities prepare for future floods. -
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has increased arrests and required ankle monitors for many Haitian residents in Springfield. -
A judge says a diversion program helps homeless people avoid jail and start fresh. Though some experts question camping bans and other charges the participants often face, proponents say the court gives people a second chance. -
“North Star” retells the story of one of the most well-known women of the 19th century and spotlights the Garst museum researchers keeping her legacy alive. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentAs new behavioral health crisis centers open across Ohio, some face challenges in welcoming patientsThanks in part to a $90 million investment of COVID-relief funds, new behavioral health facilities are popping up across Ohio. Now, they need workers.
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