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Dozens of volunteers turned out on a Saturday morning to plant flowers, pull weeds, and remove litter across downtown Lorain, Ohio. The annual Big Sweep event brought together students, community groups, and residents for hours of hands-on beautification work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
When a horse fell through the ice covering a backyard pool in Ohio, firefighters worked together to pull off a tricky rescue. The grateful animal walked away safely with its owner.
Ohio is adding 64 fast-charging stations across the state, making road trips easier for electric vehicle drivers. The $51 million project will bring charging ports to grocery stores, gas stations, and rest stops statewide.
Five elementary schools in Kettering, Ohio earned a coveted state honor for transforming how they teach kids to read. Governor Mike DeWine visited classrooms to see the proven methods in action.
Ohio University just cracked the top 25 public schools nationwide for augmented and virtual reality education. Graduates are landing jobs at Microsoft, Disney, and Google thanks to hands-on training that blends creativity with cutting-edge tech.
A Central Ohio nonprofit honors Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons with a scholarship bearing his name. The tribute keeps the memory of the fallen airman alive while helping future students pursue their dreams.
A laid-off digital artist's passionate four-minute speech convinced his Ohio town to pause data center construction for a year. His words are now inspiring communities across America to protect their water and resources.
A $20 million apartment building in Rocky River just became Northeast Ohio's first project to secure funding through special state bonds designed for sustainable construction. The financing breakthrough could help more developers build eco-friendly housing across the region.
A Lake Middle High School teacher with 40 years of experience has been named Ohio's Genocide Educator of the Year for her dedication to teaching students about humanity's darkest chapters. Elisa Case will receive her award at the Governor's Holocaust Commemoration this April.
A reservoir in Lima, Ohio, is now home to 3,400 floating solar panels that will power the city's water treatment plant around the clock. The innovative approach saves farmland while slashing energy costs for residents.
Spherion Mid Ohio is awarding up to $5,000 to students who demonstrate leadership and community service. The program has already helped 17 students nationwide pursue their education dreams.
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