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Ohio County Board of Development Disabilities Teams Up with VR Developer to Create Online Safety Training for Neurodivergent Youth and Adults
New series of simulations developed by Floreo in partnership with Cuyahoga County Board of Development Disabilities addresses gaps in online safety resources for youth and adults with autism CLEVELAND, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Floreo, the...
A Game-Changing Approach: Providing Anonymous Hotel Check-Ins for Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors
Safe Stays by ReloShare provides anonymity by enabling agencies to book hotel rooms for their clients using a “fake name.” Safe Stays maintains a live team 24/7 that is accessible to hotels and agencies to triage concerns and coordinate safety...
Ontario City Council At-large brings three candidates to the ballot
ONTARIO — Three candidates are vying for votes to be the next at-large council person in Ontario. The at-large city council seat carries a four-year term and salary of $8,962.92. Find information for each candidate below, organized alphabetically...
Ohio paves way for Class VI wells
SALEM, Ohio — Carbon capture and sequestration could be on its way to Ohio after state legislators passed House Bill 170 through the House on Oct. 8. The legislation, introduced by state Sen. Monica Robb Blasdel, R-Columbiana, would get the state...
Germany-Based Becker Mining Systems Plans Mount Vernon, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations
Related Research Germany-based Becker Mining Systems, a supplier of energy, automation, and infrastructure technology for the mining sector, plans to establish operations in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The $4.25 million project is expected to create 40...
Ohio’s Forest of Honor awards announced at Zaleski State Forest
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry recognized two honorees on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Forest of Honor ceremony in Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County for their outstanding contributions to forestry in Ohio. The...
Ohio to fast-track energy at former coal mines and brownfields
A big concern is making sure the board will allow wind and solar developments on mine lands and brownfields throughout Ohio, regardless of which county they’re in. Roughly one-third of Ohio’s 88 counties ban wind, solar, or both in all or a...
Who among former City of Chicago area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Oct. 27?
The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former City of Chicago area high school standouts in action. Aaron Champion Rhodes Lynx Freshman Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Hometown: Chicago Next Game: vs. Maryville Scots, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1...
Ohio Democrats want to ban fracking under state parks, Lake Erie
Democrats say Ohio shouldn't be extracting oil and natural gas from under Lake Erie or the 76 state parks. House Bill 399, introduced by state Reps. Tristan Rader, D-Lakewood, and Christine Cockley, D-Columbus, would prohibit fracking or drilling...
Ohio fall bat exclusion period begins
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Starting Tuesday, Oct. 15, Ohio’s fall bat exclusion period begins, requiring residents to obtain permits before removing or relocating bats from homes or buildings. All of Ohio’s bat species are protected under state law,...
Ohio school's microfarm thrives with health department grant support
MARION COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — River Valley Local Schools in Marion County has seen significant growth in its microfarm, RV FARM (Fresh. Accessible. Resourceful. Mindful), thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Established in...
Swiss-Based Givaudan Plans Reading Ohio, Production Operations
Related Research Swiss-based flavor and fragrance company Givaudan plans to establish operations in Reading, Ohio. The $215 million project is expected to create more than 300 jobs. The investment will include the construction of a new...
MOV Climate Corner: Yes, WE are the problem
I’ve been voraciously consuming content on climate change and related phenomena (books, articles, documentaries, lectures, etc.) for at least the last 10 years, with this month being the 10-year anniversary of the founding of Mid-Ohio Valley...
OHIO graduate applies MSSR degree to job in power industry
Ryan Stillwell, MA ‘24 earned his degree through Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Online Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience (MSSR) program. Stillwell attended classes from Shreveport, Louisiana,...
Steris maintains momentum through growth in volumes
Steris performed well in Q1 26, driven by significant growth across all segments. Strategic innovations, sustainability efforts, and a customer-centric approach underscore its strong market position. With robust earnings growth, disciplined...
Will Edinburgh's AI data centres really have an 'insignificant' environmental impact?
Plans to build vast warehouses filled with computer servers that power AI - known as data centres - soon followed. Weeks after the AI Growth Zone was unveiled, designed to speed up the rollout of key infrastructure, came two planning applications...
Semi-Tanker Crash on US 33 in Marysville Causes Hazardous Spill and Hours-Long Traffic Shutdown on Thursday
An accident involving a semi-tanker hauling a flammable liquid that collided with another semi and a camper late Thursday morning on US 33 in Maryville shut down traffic for several hours. According to the Marysville Police Department report,...
Ohio Department of Agriculture seeks public input on Dalton Cattle Company's permit renewal
Brian Baldridge Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture | Ohio Department of AgricultureBrian Baldridge Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture | Ohio Department of Agriculture A draft Permit to Operate (PTO) renewal has been issued...
Illinois’ chance for the CFP starts Saturday
To steal from the once popular Kim Possible: “HERE’S THE SITCH” Bret Bielema during the Indiana game this season. Marc Lebryk via Imagn Iages The Fighting Illini football team sits at a 5-2 record with five games left. It starts this weekend in...