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A food pantry in North Canton, Ohio just moved to a bigger space and is already helping 40% more families than before. The community rallied to raise over $42,000 in a single day to keep shelves stocked.
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.
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.
Mark Lamoncha transformed his family's 1959 pattern shop into North America's leading 3D sand producer and just earned Ohio's top small business honor. He's now competing for the national title this May.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association just awarded $198,000 to 198 graduating seniors who excelled both in the classroom and on the field. Seven local Canton-area students are heading to college with $1,000 scholarships in hand.
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.
North Adams High School senior Beau Hesler shattered Ohio's state record in the 400-meter dash with a blazing 16.52-second finish. The small-town athlete is headed to state finals in five events, bringing a trail of broken records and inspired teammates with him.
A southern white rhino born at The Wilds in Ohio represents more than two decades of conservation success for a species that once numbered fewer than 100. The 100-pound calf joins one of North America's largest multigenerational rhino herds.
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.
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.
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.
An 11-year-old hunting for golf balls stumbled upon rare artifacts from one of North America's earliest complex societies. His discovery just earned publication in a prestigious scientific journal.
When Ohio firefighter David Pickering raced to Ground Zero in 2001, he carried a desperate wife's plea: find her husband. Hours after arriving, he did—and heard the heartbreaking reality of that day.
The Keeling family just marked their 100th consecutive annual reunion, bringing together 60 relatives who've kept a century-old tradition alive. Four generations gathered in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, to honor a family bond that stretches back to 1739 England.
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.
Hundreds of high school seniors across north central North Dakota gathered to be celebrated for their academic excellence and community leadership. The 30-year tradition recognizes students as they prepare to take their talents across the country.
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.
In an extraordinary moment of cooperation, Japan's Coast Guard rescued three North Korean sailors after their vessel sank off Shimane Prefecture. The rescue marks the first time North Korea has requested international help for its maritime personnel.
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. ---
North Korea's Naegohyang FC claimed the Asian Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza, extending the nation's remarkable run of success in women's soccer. The win adds another trophy to North Korea's growing collection of international women's soccer championships.
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