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A Cleveland museum is offering free admission all November to view Boris Lurie's powerful Holocaust survival story told through art. More than 200 works hidden until his death in 2008 now teach new generations about resilience and hope.
The University of Dayton's men's basketball team has sold out every single seat for the upcoming season, marking six consecutive years of complete sellouts. The Flyers' passionate fanbase continues to pack UD Arena, proving college basketball's magic is alive and well in Ohio.
A new $40 million facility in Ohio is transforming yogurt waste into renewable energy that powers the factory where it came from. The plant proves food manufacturers can grow their business while protecting the environment.
Sixteen Canton high school students are heading to college with every penny of tuition covered, thanks to a mentorship program that's breaking the cycle of poverty. The Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program just announced its latest graduating class secured $753,000 in combined scholarships and aid.
An Ohio horse named Jenny just earned a Guinness World Record for the world's longest tail at 13 feet and 6 inches. After years of patient growing, she finally got a well-deserved trim.
A pink carpet lined with cheering high school cheerleaders welcomed 500 breast cancer survivors to Ohio's 32nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea. The event has grown from 100 attendees to a 500-person celebration of hope and survival.
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When Kristie Yatsko was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30, her mom Dawn became her ultimate guide. Dawn had survived the same disease just seven years earlier.
High school quarterback Parker Wynk returned to the football field just one day after leaving the hospital, walking across the turf where a spinal injury had left him paralyzed two months earlier. His homecoming brought the Celina, Ohio crowd to their feet in celebration.
Wayne National Forest's volunteer program has generated up to $600,000 in community value annually through trail maintenance and outdoor recreation support. The forest is now recruiting new volunteers to help maintain ATV trails and campgrounds that bring economic activity to Lawrence County.
A Youngstown animal shelter just received a $30,000 donation to help open a thrift store that will fund rescues for years to come. The gift from the Italian Scholarship League brings them halfway to their startup goal.
The Italian Scholarship League just donated $30,000 to help Animal Charity of Ohio open a thrift store that will fund rescue operations. The Youngstown store will support local animal care and adoptions for years to come.
Sugey Ceja, a three-time All-American wrestler, is taking the reins of Mount Union's women's wrestling program. The rising coach brings a track record of developing national champions and top-ranked athletes.