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Ohio pumpkin season sees smaller yields and possible price increases due to weather
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official websiteWalter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official website After a season marked by delayed planting and dry weather, Ohio pumpkin growers are...
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Ohio University geography students share internship experiences
Ohio University students learned about internship opportunities and other programs available to them at a special event in September and also heard from fellow students about their internship experiences. The students are all members of the Ohio...
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Ohio AG seeks end of ‘torch cutting’ practice at local business over environmental concerns
CYGNET, Ohio (WTVG) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed court documents seeking to shut down a northwest Ohio recycling facility accused of polluting the air and endangering public health. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has...
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Celebrating 50+ years of wildlife work: Denis Franklin
CURTICE, Ohio (WTVG) - If you’ve lived in Lucas County for years, or along the shores of Lake Erie, you’ve no doubt noticed all the work done to restore our local ecosystems. A lot has changed over the past 50 years, for the better. More wetland...
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Ohio expands 911 database to better aid people with disabilities
This week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed new legislation that makes it easier for people with disabilities to be identified in emergency situations, providing police, firefighters and paramedics with additional context during incident response....
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Tech Giants Are Trying to Cover Up the Environmental Impacts of Their Data Centers
A new Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, will require more than eight million gallons of water each year to operate, according to records that Microsoft did everything in its power to keep hidden from the public. Last month, the...
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Ohio university creates scholarship honoring ‘Aquaman’ star
BOWLING GREEN — An Ohio university has created a scholarship in honor of actor Jason Momoa for students. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Jason Momoa Global Scholars Fund aims to inspire global citizenship, activism,...
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Ohio House Passes Bill To Remove Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Protections And Restrict Hemp Market
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law by removing several protections for consumers while also adding a series of new restrictions on hemp...
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Does Ohio State deserve more skepticism? Plus, fired coach rankings and more in Mandel's Mailbag
I’ve got to say, this has been one of the newsiest seasons I can remember covering. It’s not enough just to watch and write about the games; you’ve also got to stay on top of coaches getting fired after a win, not fired after a bad loss, private...
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Pastures suffer as Ohio, Pa. see second year of drought
SALEM, Ohio — Brown pastures litter the landscape in portions of Ohio and Pennsylvania, forcing many farmers to dip into their hay supply earlier than normal. The culprit is back-to-back droughts and wet springs, according to Ed Brown, agriculture...
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Group wants Ohio State investigated for DEI violations
(The Center Square) – A national group focused on eliminating what it calls activism from schools wants the Ohio State University to be investigated for continuing to require diversity, equity and inclusion classes. In a letter, Defending...
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Climate research halted by Prairie Research Institute federal funding cuts
The University’s Prairie Research Institute lost over $23 million in federal funding this month, terminating several climate-related research projects. The Department of Energy terminated the funding amid the ongoing government shutdown, during...
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Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting Oct. 23
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address...
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Rep. Mike Carey addresses impact of ongoing government shutdown on Ohioans
Rep. Mike Carey | Rep. Mike Carey Official Website Rep. Mike Carey | Rep. Mike Carey Official Website U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) published an op-ed addressing the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Ohioans. In the article, Carey...
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Ohio may finally name a state fish
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Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill to make walleye the official state fish. The Ohio House of Representatives Arts, Athletics and Tourism Committee held a hearing on Sept. 30 to discuss the legislation, according to a community announcement....
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How Ohio State plans to fix its only offensive weakness: Buckeye Talk podcast
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss insights from Ryan Day’s recent press conference, focusing on the pressing questions surrounding the Ohio State football team,...
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Local Recycling Business Receives Complaint from Ohio AG
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a complaint against Wood County business Bates Recycling in Cygnet for “illegal torch cutting” on Friday in the Wood County Common Pleas Court. Torch cutting uses a high-temperature flame to tear apart metals...
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WATCH LIVE | Celebration of Life honors fallen Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas Cayton
Cayton, 40, was killed Oct. 16, after his cruiser was struck while he was assisting a disabled semi-truck on Route 11 in Mahoning County. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — As Northeast Ohio continues to mourn the loss of fallen Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper...
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Pheasants released on select hunting areas in Ohio this fall
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is releasing more than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants at public hunting areas in late October and November. Releases begin Saturday, Oct. 25, during Ohio’s youth small game hunting...
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Ohio High School Landscape Olympics celebrates 10 years of cultivating careers
The Ohio High School Landscape Olympics recently marked its 10th anniversary, bringing together students from across the state to showcase their skills in horticulture, landscaping, and more. Hosted by the Ohio Green Industry Association at Ohio...
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