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Nation's largest paddling celebration returning to Ohio River this weekend
WLWT 5 - Ohio
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July 28, 2025
Nation's largest paddling celebration returning to Ohio River this weekend HOSPITAL, WLWT NEWS FIVE. WELL, A BELOVED SUMMER TRADITION IS RETURNING TO THE OHIO RIVER THIS WEEKEND. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT PADDLE FEST IS BACK FOR ITS 24TH YEAR. IT’S THE...
Will Ohio regulators finally drop the hammer on FirstEnergy for all the outages? Today in Ohio
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 28, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio - In the heat of summer, Lakewood -- and plenty of other Ohio cities -- regularly suffer power outages, thanks to FirstEnergy. We’re talking about whether the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio finally stand up for consumers and...
Climate change and children’s health
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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“I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is.” — Greta Thunberg, Swedish activist Children are uniquely vulnerable to climate change. In many parts of the world, people are facing multiple climate-related events such as severe...
‘We are the walleye capital of the world.’ Bipartisan bill wants walleye to be Ohio’s state fish
Ohio Capital Journal
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July 28, 2025
Ohio lawmakers are trying to reel in a catch by making walleye the official state fish. Ohio Reps. Sean Brennan, D-Parma, and D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, once again introduced a bipartisan bill that would make the walleye Ohio’s official state fish....
I Unsubscribed To My Neighborhood Nextdoor After Discovering This Thrift Store in Milford, Ohio
Only In Your State
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Growing up, my parents went to great lengths to give my brothers and me everything we needed in a way that didn't break the bank and fortunately, we lived in a town that supported this lifestyle. Milford in the '90s had its own Hostess outlet...
Ohio’s Jim Jordan sees no weaponization in Trump’s actions; Democrats beg to differ
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 26, 2025
WASHINGTON - Ohio’s Jim Jordan chaired a House of Representatives subcommittee that examined alleged weaponization of the government by Democrats during Joe Biden’s presidential administration. A 17,000 page report it issued found that a broad...
Visitors tout atmosphere as favorite part of Medina County Fair
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 2, 2025
MEDINA, Ohio – It had been many years since Brittany Buescher and her mom, Pamela Buescher had visited the Medina County Fair, but after just a short time at the fairgrounds Aug. 1, they said they were glad to return. “I think my favorite thing is...
Ohio Department of Agriculture seeks comments on Hillside Acres permit renewal
Buckeye Reporter - Ohio
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July 26, 2025
Tracy D. Intihar Assistant Director | Ohio Department of AgricultureTracy D. Intihar Assistant Director | Ohio Department of Agriculture The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has issued a draft Permit to Operate (PTO) renewal for the facility...
Jim Jordan’s weaponization hypocrisy: How the Ohioan defends Trump’s political retribution
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 28, 2025
The stark contrast between Congressman Jim Jordan’s past crusade against alleged “weaponization” of government and his current defense of Donald Trump’s open political retribution has become impossible to ignore, as highlighted on Monday’s episode...
This could be the toughest road game on Ohio State football’s 2025 schedule
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 28, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Washington football’s Jedd Fisch has only been at the helm of his program for one season, but he’s heard plenty of compliments from opposing coaches about the scenery surrounding Husky Stadium. As opponents and fans drive across...
World Heritage status at risk
The Times Leader - Ohio
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Among sites that could be negatively affected by the United States’ plan to leave the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is the Serpent Mound in Peebles, Ohio. It was already on a tentative list to be designated World...
Damaging, golf ball-size hail will fall more frequently because of climate change, Illinois researchers warn
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 28, 2025
During severe thunderstorms, rising air shoots icy pellets the size of Dippin’ Dots ice cream into the bitter cold of upper atmospheric layers. There, supercooled water freezes onto the small particles to form hail, which then falls when it gets...
The one thing FIFA didn’t anticipate in gifting North America its World Cup? Climate change.
SB Nation
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July 27, 2025
Perhaps the one thing the FIFA Club World Cup showcased was the volatility and unpredictability of an American summer. Intense heat and unforeseen thunderstorms caused ire among many teams, enough to force the hand of FIFA president Gianni...
The Great Lakes Aren’t Suffering from Climate Change, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Heartland Institute
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July 28, 2025
A recent article by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MJS) titled “Extreme heat. Warmer water. More ticks. Fewer fish. Climate change report brings grim news,” claims that the Great Lakes region is suffering from climate change, especially in the...
Nail changes may point to lung cancer, expert warns
Arab Times
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August 2, 2025
Lung cancer may show early signs in fingernails. NEW YORK, Aug 2: A Brooklyn physician is raising awareness about a subtle but potentially serious sign of lung cancer—changes in the shape and texture of fingernails. Dr. Davood Johari, a pulmonary...
Holy Ground He grew up Christian. Now he’s sleeping in the synagogue that sparked his conversion. In a small Ohio town, a shuttered sanctuary sparked one man’s conversion — and a mission to preserve America’s overlooked Jewish past By Benyamin Cohen 9 …
Forward
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July 28, 2025
Austin Albanese in the former sanctuary of Congregation B’nai Israel in Lancaster, Ohio. Photo by Benyamin Cohen By Benyamin Cohen July 28, 2025 Benyamin Cohen is the son of a rabbi and grew up with a synagogue in his house. He traveled to...
Garden: Remove the host plant for spotted lanternflies in your garden
Ashland Times Gazette - Ohio
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The invasive spotted lanternfly population has increased, aided by the presence of the tree of heaven. Tree of heaven, another invasive species, serves as the preferred host for the spotted lanternfly. While detrimental, the tree of heaven can be...
Northeast Ohio electric ATV maker plugs into global markets
WVXU News - Ohio
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July 28, 2025
In 2000, Kim and Lou Decuzzi began making their mark in ATV racing for kids with a gas-powered vehicle that featured innovative performance and safety features. These days, their company, DRR USA in Brunswick, is again at the forefront of...
US Chicago Tribune Damaging, golf ball-size hail will fall more frequently because of climate change, Illinois researchers warn
Yahoo News
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During severe thunderstorms, rising air shoots icy pellets the size of Dippin’ Dots ice cream into the bitter cold of upper atmospheric layers. There, supercooled water freezes onto the small particles to form hail, which then falls when it gets...
OCLC in Dublin lays off about 80 employees, cites AI
FOX28 - Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — OCLC, a global library organization that provides shared technology services, original research and community programs, has announced it is laying off about 80 positions at its Dublin headquarters, according to Bob Murphy,...