Pro/Con: Ban single-use plastics to solve pollution problems

Plastics are woven into every aspect of our lives, but what was once the poster child for convenience is fast becoming a pariah product. The era of single-use plastic must end; banning it is the only practical way forward. Some 430 million metric...

Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper fatally struck on Ohio 11 in Mahoning County

CANFIELD — A 40-year-old Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was struck and killed Thursday morning while assisting a disabled vehicle on Ohio 11 in Mahoning County. Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton died from injuries sustained during the accident at...

ODNR to release pheasants at multiple north central Ohio locations

COLUMBUS – 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...

California Congressional members demand restoration of billions in energy grants

WASHINGTON D.C. – California lawmakers issued a letter this week denouncing the Trump Administration's plans to selectively terminate billions in energy investments previously approved by Congress. The letter, signed by 30 members of the...

Ohio Bat Fest happening next weekend in Cincinnati

The event is coordinated by University of Cincinnati bat experts Joe Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Missy Meierhofer. “I want to reach as many people as possible, to get them excited not just about bats, but about science,” said Johnson, a...

Ohio goes to bat in protection of endangered species

Most Ohio residents are used to thinking about seasonal changes in the rules such as burn bans or parking in such a way that the snowplow can get through. Perhaps less familiar is Ohio’s fall bat exclusion restriction period — from Oct. 15 through...

Sustainable Heroes: Catching Up with Chuck Lynd

Catch up with Simply Living’s founding member Chuck Lynd — a lifelong advocate for local economies, sustainability, and the power of community to shape a just future. The Early YearsFew people embody Simply Living’s mission as fully as Chuck Lynd...

Live Earnings: Can Intel Keep Its Hot Streak Rolling After Q3 Earnings?

Key Points Intel’s turnaround enters a defining phase as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan prioritizes financial discipline and foundry focus. Scroll below to see our continuing updates after Intel reports. New updates will push automatically if you leave this...

OHP students find success with 1×1 program; board sees first rendering…

The success of work-based learning (WBL) at Ohio Hi-Point (OHP), specifically the 1×1 program, was a focus of the district’s regular board of education meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Three students shared their experiences while the WBL...

Ohio State Trooper killed while helping disabled semi-truck in Mahoning County

CANFIELD, Ohio (WOIO) - An Ohio State Trooper was killed, and a truck driver was flown by helicopter to the hospital after another truck rear-ended the trooper as he was helping a disabled semi-truck in Canfield on Thursday. Trooper Nicholas P....

Experts Outline Path to Modern Manufacturing; Forward Lawrence Begins New CEO Search

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Local manufacturers and educators gathered Wednesday at the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center to learn how advanced manufacturing could reshape regional industries and workforce development. Plus, Forward Lawrence is...

Ohio trooper struck, killed while assisting disabled semi along freeway

Ohio trooper struck, killed while assisting disabled semi along freeway WEEKEND. THIS IS WLWT NEWS FIVE, LEADING THE WAY WITH BREAKING NEWS. BREAKING TONIGHT. THE MAN WHO ADMITTED TO KILLING HIS FIANCEE, KATELYN MARKHAM, IS NOW ASKING A JUDGE TO...

Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper killed while assisting disabled vehicle in Mahoning County

Authorities say Trooper Nicholas Cayton was sitting in his cruiser with lights activated on Route 11 when a truck struck his vehicle. MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was killed after his cruiser was struck while he was...

Zionism and Title VI

After the attack on Israel of October 7, 2023, a new protest movement erupted on America's campuses. Unlike the protests of previous decades, these protests were explicitly focused on Zionism, the movement for a Jewish national home in Israel....

Miss the Orionid meteor shower peak? There's still time to watch. Here's how and when

The pair of comets glowing overhead aren't the only celestial show in town. Sure, seeing Comets Lemmon and SWAN is a once-in-a-lifetime event. With their thousand-year orbits, they were discovered only months ago. And they are potentially visible...

MC&J: Week 9 features three ranked matchups and much more

Last week ATS: 9-10 (6-4 National, 3-6 B1G) Season ATS: 74-69 (29-36 National, 45-33 B1G) Last week was so close to looking as good as the previous week. Five of my losses were in games where my pick missed covering by two points or less. USC, Ole...

14 Amazing Accommodations Inside America’s Most Scenic National Parks

When planning your bucket-list adventure at one of our country's amazing national parks, it's important to designate a "home base" that's just as awe-inspiring as its setting. Whether that means enjoying morning coffee on the rim of the Grand...

OHIO graduate utilizes her experience to improve educational spaces for current students

Audrey Komey received her Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service in 2015. Since then, she has stayed close to OHIO, cultivating unique educational spaces for students...

Ohio: Wild at Heart

The Toledo City Paper attended a premiere screening of a film by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Ohio: Wild at Heart. The screening was at Imagination Station on Thursday, October 9th. Ohio: Wild at Heart is a heartwarming and...

Meet the 51 women competing to be Miss USA 2025

2025-10-23T21:40:18Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app Miss USA 2025 will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno...