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Ohio State Leads Project To Transform Physics Education - As national interest in STEM degrees rise, the number of stude...
06/21/2024

Ohio State Leads Project To Transform Physics Education - As national interest in STEM degrees rise, the number of students completing them has dwindled. This alarming educational gap may be due in part to a mismatch between the mathematics preparation that many undergraduate students have and the math requirements for STEM students in introductory physics courses, said Geraldin​​e Cochran, an associate professor of physics at The Ohio…

As national interest in STEM degrees rise, the number of students completing them has dwindled. This alarming educational gap may be due in part to a mismatch between the mathematics preparation that many undergraduate students have and the math requirements for STEM students in introductory physics...

Lake Erie wins 2 categories in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice - OHIO — Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Erie seems to be...
06/21/2024

Lake Erie wins 2 categories in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice - OHIO — Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Erie seems to be a fan favorite. That’s according to USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice, which ranks Lake Erie as No. 1 for the “Best Lake” and “Best Lake for Water Sports” categories. The report is based on opinions from a panel of experts, and then the…

OHIO — Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Erie seems to be a fan favorite. That's according to USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice, which ranks Lake Erie as No. 1 for the "Best Lake" and "Best Lake for Water Sports" categories. The report is based on opinions from a panel…

‘There was a mistake’: Ohio overpays public schools, voucher program by millions - The state of Ohio accidentally overpa...
06/21/2024

‘There was a mistake’: Ohio overpays public schools, voucher program by millions - The state of Ohio accidentally overpaid schools $30 million due to a funding formula error. The state’s largest education union is looking at the pros and cons of what some may call a “happy accident.” Ohio finally has a constitutional funding formula for the state’s public education system after nearly 30 years, but many schools are…

The state of Ohio accidentally overpaid schools $30 million due to a funding formula error. The state’s largest education union is looking at the pros and cons of what some may call a “happy accident.” Ohio finally has a constitutional funding formula for the state’s public education system ...

Urban Meyer just served Ryan Day and Ohio State a big helping of rat poison - Ohio State was extremely talented last yea...
06/21/2024

Urban Meyer just served Ryan Day and Ohio State a big helping of rat poison - Ohio State was extremely talented last year. Ohio State is almost always extremely talented. Then came the offseason, when a slew of star players — defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau, running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, among others — decided to remain in Columbus and chase a national title rather than enter the NFL Draft. That…

Ohio State was extremely talented last year. Ohio State is almost always extremely talented. Then came the offseason, when a slew of star players — defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau, running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, among others — decided to remain in Columbus and c...

$10 million to go toward local fair projects in Ohio - OHIO — Ohio officials announced Monday $10 million in grants to s...
06/21/2024

$10 million to go toward local fair projects in Ohio - OHIO — Ohio officials announced Monday $10 million in grants to support local fairgrounds. The money was part of Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Project, which helps county and independent agricultural societies with improvements. “Investing in Ohio’s county and independent fairs means investing in some of Ohio’s most beloved traditions,” said Gov. Mike DeWine…

OHIO — Ohio officials announced Monday $10 million in grants to support local fairgrounds. The money was part of Ohio's County and Independent Fair Grant Project, which helps county and independent agricultural societies with improvements. “Investing in Ohio’s county and independent fairs mean...

Central Ohio counties under Air Quality Alert for Thursday - COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four counties in central Ohio (Deleware, F...
06/21/2024

Central Ohio counties under Air Quality Alert for Thursday - COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four counties in central Ohio (Deleware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking) will be under an Air Quality Alert on Thursday, June 20, according to a press release from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. They say the area will see “ground-level ozone pollution” reach levels that may be unhealthy for those in at-risk groups…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four counties in central Ohio (Deleware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking) will be under an Air Quality Alert on Thursday, June 20, according to a press release from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. They say the area will see “ground-level ozone pollution” reach level...

OHIO Board of Trustees approve Lancaster nursing expansion, support implementation of University’s Dynamic Strategy goal...
06/21/2024

OHIO Board of Trustees approve Lancaster nursing expansion, support implementation of University’s Dynamic Strategy goals - The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a nursing expansion on the Lancaster campus. The Board also approved a resolution to proceed with the implementation of OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy(opens in a new window) effort and approved the University’s reimagined mission, vision and values statements during meetings Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14 on OHIO’s Dublin campus. On Friday, the…

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a nursing expansion on the Lancaster campus. The Board also approved a resolution to proceed with the implementation of OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy(opens in a new window) effort and approved the University’s reimagined mission, vision and values stateme...

Priority Health Expands into Northern Indiana, Ohio through Acquisition of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana - ...
06/21/2024

Priority Health Expands into Northern Indiana, Ohio through Acquisition of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Priority Health, a Michigan-based health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHPNI) have announced plans for Priority Health to acquire PHPNI, a health plan based in Fort Wayne that currently serves more than 52,000 members in Indiana and Ohio. Click here to Continue Reading…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Priority Health, a Michigan-based health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHPNI) have announced plans for Priority Health to acquire PHPNI, a health plan based in Fort Wayne that currently serves more th...

Ohio libraries bracing for tough choices as state funding revenue continues to dip - Ohio public libraries act as commun...
06/08/2024

Ohio libraries bracing for tough choices as state funding revenue continues to dip - Ohio public libraries act as community hubs not just for reading, but also internet access, and job and school resources. But they are being forced to have difficult discussions as state funding revenue continues to dip, threatening operations and programs. For Victoria Schrock, who’s worked at three different library systems in the state, the library…

Ohio public libraries act as community hubs not just for reading, but also internet access, and job and school resources. But they are being forced to have difficult discussions as state funding revenue continues to dip, threatening operations and programs. For Victoria Schrock, who’s worked at th...

Rare “highly toxic” viper found in Ohio. Here’s what to know about the eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. - An annual snake...
06/08/2024

Rare “highly toxic” viper found in Ohio. Here’s what to know about the eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. - An annual snake survey in Ohio revealed an unexpected find – an eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, an “increasingly rare” snake in the state that is considered threatened. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said one of its officers in Huron County found the rattler in May. Officials captured the snake, recorded its measurements, and then released…

An annual snake survey in Ohio revealed an unexpected find – an eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, an "increasingly rare" snake in the state that is considered threatened. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said one of its officers in Huron County found the rattler in May. Officials captured th...

From the biggest stages to small town Ohio, Rita Moreno supports Ironton community - Icon, actress, advocate and EGOT-wi...
06/08/2024

From the biggest stages to small town Ohio, Rita Moreno supports Ironton community - Icon, actress, advocate and EGOT-winner Rita Moreno spent her Memorial Day weekend in the small town of Ironton, Ohio, visiting her friend, watching the famous Memorial Day parade and most importantly helping raise funds to support the youth and community of what she considers her ‘own little Puerto Rico’ in Ohio. In the heart of…

Icon, actress, advocate and EGOT-winner Rita Moreno spent her Memorial Day weekend in the small town of Ironton, Ohio, visiting her friend, watching the famous Memorial Day parade and most importantly helping raise funds to support the youth and community of what she considers her 'own little Puerto...

Travel: Ohio artifacts can be seen in England - Many travelers and history buffs are aware that the British Museum in Lo...
06/08/2024

Travel: Ohio artifacts can be seen in England - Many travelers and history buffs are aware that the British Museum in London is, controversially, the repository for the ancient Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, removed from the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, and brought to England in the early 19th century. But the museum also holds many other historic items from around…

Many travelers and history buffs are aware that the British Museum in London is, controversially, the repository for the ancient Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, removed from the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, and brought to England in the early 19th century. But the museum also hol...

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