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Bowling Green State University needs volunteers who can read cursive handwriting to help unlock hidden women's history. The free event turns loopy penmanship into searchable digital records that researchers worldwide can access.
Trumbull County, Ohio just made exploring local history free, fun, and accessible with a new passport program spanning 34 historic sites. Two lucky winners will score gift baskets just for visiting their own backyard.
A school leader in Lima, Ohio turned Black History Month into a powerful teaching moment by sharing his personal story of triumph. Andre Rudolph's testimony inspired audiences to see the world through his eyes.
A small Ohio community is proving that thoughtful marketing and historic sites can transform a local economy. Chillicothe saw overnight visitors jump 6% in 2025, bringing new life to restaurants, hotels, and small businesses.
A young explorer unearthed 11 ancient stone tools buried in less than one square meter at an Ohio golf course, offering archaeologists a rare glimpse into Indigenous life 2,000 years ago. The carefully crafted artifacts now help tell the story of the Adena culture.
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 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.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
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.
Hilliard Bradley's softball team made history with a record-breaking 20-hit performance in their first-ever state semifinal appearance. The Jaguars are heading to the championship game against Lancaster in an all-central Ohio showdown.
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 college sweethearts are giving 6,200 students the gift of debt-free education. Bowling Green State University just announced the largest scholarship donation in Ohio history.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks just became only the fourth college basketball team in 35 years to start a season 30-0, joining elite company with a nail-biting 74-72 victory. The small Ohio school is now the last undefeated team in Division I basketball and has inspired their entire community with the best season in school history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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