The Ohio Newsroom
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“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.
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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. -
Many Ohio communities are facing resistance to Flock Safety surveillance cameras. Some are implementing guardrails, while others are outright ending their contracts. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe Ohio Attorney’s General Office has launched a hotline that aims to prevent online romance scams, which have targeted elderly people across the state. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentA rising share of Ohio kindergartners aren’t getting routine childhood vaccines. Now, the state is dealing with its third measles outbreak of the year. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentAcross Ohio, informal social groups are offering support to those with dementia and their caregivers. -
The Perry County District Library is one of 16 in the nation chosen for a new initiative: the Smithsonian Associate Rural Library Program. -
Cleveland minister Bruce Klunder was killed while protesting segregation in 1964. Lessons from that time are still relevant today. -
The domestic relations court in Delaware County helps families navigate decisions around divorce, outside of the courtroom. -
According to a report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 68% of Ohio fourth graders aren’t reading proficiently. Will the science of reading bring improvements? -
Retired architecture professor John Hancock has studied Ohio earthworks for decades. This year, he published two books on the subject, designed to help visitors explore the historic monuments.
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