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11/14/2025

With a collection of 30,000 objects ranging from the Byzantine period to present day, the Kent State University Museum is veritable treasure trove of fashion and cultural history.

Since opening its doors in 1985, the Kent State University Museum has been somewhat of a hidden gem. Today more and more people are drawn to see its unique collection.

11/14/2025

After five years without one, Cuyahoga County officials unveiled a new housing unit on Friday for veterans facing criminal charges in the Downtown Cleveland jail.

The specialized pod of cells within the county’s corrections center will cater to the needs of veterans facing criminal charges. Staff will address mental health challenges and trauma related to service through counseling, peer support and re-entry tools.

11/14/2025

Traffic deaths on Ohio roads decreased over the last three years. State officials are pushing to continue that trend for a fourth straight year.

Ohio recorded three consecutive years of reduced traffic deaths. State agencies are encouraging drivers to add 2025 to the list, making it four straight.

11/14/2025

It’s been more than a decade since toxic algal blooms caused Lake Erie’s western shore to turn bright green and the residents of Toledo to lose water for four days. Since then, many scientists and environmentalists have been working to reduce phosphorus runoff, flowing from fertilized fields into the Great Lake.

In an environmental memoir, Ohio native Patrick Wensink traces northwest Ohio’s toxic algal bloom problems back to its swampy roots.

11/14/2025

In 1995, the first health center based on school grounds opened in Ohio. Today, there are 138 of those centers throughout the state in 49 school districts in 27 of Ohio’s 88 counties.

Thirty years ago, there was one such medical center in Ohio. Now, there are 138 school-based health care centers.

11/14/2025

The International Soap Box Derby in Akron has named Dennis VanFossen Jr. as its new CEO. VanFossen, a former derby champion, has been serving as interim executive director since June, when the Soap Box Derby parted ways with CEO Scott Taylor.

Dennis VanFossen Jr., a Soap Box Derby champion in his youth, previously served on the board of directors and stepped in as interim executive director ahead of this year’s Championship Race in June.

11/14/2025

A former Kent State University student is being remembered for his part in a pivotal moment in American history. John Cleary died on Oct. 25 at his home in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family. He was 74.

Cleary was one of nine people wounded on May 4, 1970, when National Guardsmen opened fire on anti-war protesters at Kent State University. Four others were killed.

11/14/2025

Northeast Ohioans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are facing steep price increases for 2026 coverage. The hikes are expected because Congress ended the federal government shutdown without extending enhanced subsidies that have kept marketplace plans more affordable since the pandemic.

Northeast Ohioans buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing steep premium increases for next year after Congress ended the federal shutdown without extending enhanced subsidies that had kept plans affordable.

11/14/2025

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11/13/2025

The United Way of Lake County is hosting a pop-up food distribution from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the RISE Commercial District in Mentor.

The United Way of Lake County is hosting a pop-up food distribution in Mentor Thursday.

11/13/2025

A recent study published by the AARP found nearly a quarter of Ohio adults are caregivers. More than two million people across the state are caring for others, and more than half of them are working while they care for family members.

A survey by the AARP found 24% of Ohioans identified as caregivers. Mant reported emotional and financial stress.

11/13/2025

By a unanimous vote, lawmakers in the Ohio House advanced House Bill 359, creating a new category of notifications: Joshua Alerts. Under HB 359, if an autistic child or a child with a similar disability goes missing, law enforcement agencies have to notify the statewide emergency system as soon as they confirm details that meet its criteria.

House Bill 359 is named after Joshua Al-Lateef, Jr., a 6-year-old from West Chester who fatally drowned near his home just hours after going missing in November 2024.