Shamrock Shakes Raise $116K for Akron Families
Greater Akron's love for McDonald's Shamrock Shakes just raised over $115,000 for families facing medical emergencies. Every minty sip helped provide housing for families at Akron Children's Hospital.
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Ohio Solar Farm Runs on Ohio-Made Panels
A new 117-megawatt solar farm in Highland County, Ohio just powered up using panels manufactured right in the state. It's proof that American-made clean energy can work at scale while boosting local communities.
Ohio Unemployment Hits 3.9% as All 88 Counties Improve
Every single county in Ohio saw unemployment drop in April, with rates falling as low as 2.0% in some areas. Northwest Ohio led the charge with five counties landing in the state's top ten for job growth.
Meteor Hunters Rush to Ohio After Rare Fireball
When a rare meteor exploded over Ohio, treasure hunters from across North America rushed to find fragments worth thousands of dollars. The six-foot meteor left behind 200 to 300 pounds of valuable space rocks scattered across northeast Ohio.
Devo Returns to Akron After 18 Years With Family on Stage
Legendary Akron band Devo is coming home for the first time in nearly two decades, and they're bringing family along for the ride. The April concert will feature cousin Al Mothersbaugh's band as the opening act, keeping the musical reunion truly in the family.
Wooster Neighbors Plow Driveways During Ohio Snowstorm
Two Good Samaritans plowed driveways for free during a historic Ohio snowstorm, helping strangers dig out from over a foot of snow. Their kindness sparked a reminder that compassion still thrives in local communities.
Shamrock Shakes Raise $115K for Akron Families in Need
Northeast Ohio's love for Shamrock Shakes just helped raise over $115,000 for families facing medical emergencies. McDonald's donated 25 cents from every minty treat sold this spring.
Appalachian Ohio Students Win $870K in Scholarships
Four Athens County students are among 330 young people across Appalachian Ohio receiving life-changing scholarships this year. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio just awarded over $870,000 to help students pursue their dreams.
Ohio Bill Could End Child Marriage for Good
After surviving child marriage herself, Stephanie Lowry is helping push Ohio toward becoming the 18th state to ban the practice entirely. A bipartisan bill with zero opposition could close legal loopholes that have allowed over 5,000 Ohio minors to marry since 2000.
Will Poulter Takes Addiction Recovery Film on Ohio Tour
Actor Will Poulter, filmmaker Adam Meeks, and recovery counselor Annette Deao are road-tripping across Ohio to screen their indie film "Union County," which features real people in recovery telling their authentic stories. The grassroots tour celebrates a hopeful side of the opioid crisis rarely seen on screen.
Ohio Adds 64 EV Charging Stations With $51M Investment
Ohio is installing 64 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state, including a Valley location in Hubbard. The $51 million federal investment, matched by $26 million in private funding, continues Ohio's leadership in making clean transportation accessible to everyone.
Kitten Rescued from Excavator Becomes Ohio Shop Cat
When a tiny kitten fell into construction equipment at an Ohio environmental restoration site, workers didn't just save her—they gave her a job. Now Sue the cat has her own hard hat and reports to work every day.
Ohio Charity Gets $30K Lifeline After Funding Crisis
An Ohio animal charity forced to pause all services last month just got a $30,000 donation to open a thrift store. The Italian Scholarship League is helping Animal Charity of Ohio create a sustainable funding source for years to come. ---
Ohio Gives $8M to 190 Volunteer Fire Departments
Nearly 200 small volunteer fire departments across Ohio are getting critical funding for equipment and training. The first-of-its-kind grant recognizes the backbone of emergency response in rural communities.
Ohio Pays $875M After Shortchanging Nursing Home Care
Ohio lawmakers approved $875 million to pay back nursing homes after the state Supreme Court found officials used the wrong formula to calculate Medicaid payments. The correction ends a dispute that shortchanged facilities caring for the state's most vulnerable elderly residents by hundreds of millions of dollars.
OSU Students Connect With 132 Holocaust Survivors in Ohio
Ohio State University students who visited concentration camps in Poland returned home to share lunch and stories with 132 Holocaust survivors living in Central Ohio. The February gathering bridged generations, ensuring precious firsthand accounts aren't lost to time.
Ohio Inmates Rehabilitate 100s of Injured Animals Each Year
Inside five Ohio prisons, incarcerated volunteers are nursing orphaned opossums, injured squirrels, and vulnerable wildlife back to health. The program is giving both animals and humans a second chance.
Ohio Challenges Citizens to Share 250 Acts of Kindness
Ohio's Attorney General is asking law enforcement and residents to document 250 kind moments by year's end, celebrating America's 250th with human generosity. The first 250 submissions earn a special challenge coin.
Ohio Towns Declare March 6 Random Acts of Kindness Day
Four Ohio communities are officially recognizing March 6 as Random Acts of Kindness Day, inspired by one man's tribute to his late father. The movement is spreading across northeast Ohio with a simple message: small gestures can change someone's entire day.
Ohio Approves Solar Farm on Former Coal Mine Land
A 149-megawatt solar project on reclaimed coal mine land in southeastern Ohio just won unanimous approval, marking a rare clean energy victory in a state where renewables face steep opposition. The project proves communities can embrace their energy future while honoring their past.
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