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2023 Ohio Severe Weather Poster Contest for students
The 2023 Ohio Severe Weather Poster Contest is accepting submissions until April 21. For students grades 1-6 This poster contest is a valuable tool to help students learn about severe weather safety and preparedness. The contest is open to all Ohio students in grades 1-6, and individualized instruction (special education) classes. All public, private, charter…
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Practice where to shelter during Ohio’s Statewide Tornado Drill
SPRING SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IS MARCH 19-25 Severe weather can occur at any time of the year and Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week allows Ohioans the opportunity to learn the best ways to be prepared and stay safe during inclement weather. “Severe weather can impact Ohio at any time of year, so it’s important…
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Supporting people with developmental disabilities incredibly increases our value as a society
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is the right time to talk about it Before the 1950s, Ohio residents with developmental disabilities were often sent to institutions or kept at home, isolated and hidden from the public. Thanks to the advocacy efforts of parents who wanted better for their children, change was brought about. In 1952, parents…
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Browns Bipartisan legislation to support First Responders passes Senate
by David Miller Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to applaud the unanimous Senate passage of his bipartisan legislation to help police, fire, emergency medical, and 911 personnel cope with the stresses of responding to crisis situations. The Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023 would establish mental…
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The Eastside Business Bash is Coming!
Promoted Post Save the date for the 2nd annual business expo! Brought to you by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce! This is a fun event for the community and is the perfect way to see a variety of area businesses under one roof! This expo is a great…
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FDA Authorizes first over-the-counter at-home test to detect both influenza and COVID-19 viruses
On February 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) at-home diagnostic test that can differentiate and detect influenza A and B, commonly known as the flu, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is a single-use at-home test kit…
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A behind-the-scenes look at how Ohio enacted the most restrictive voter photo ID law in America
Lawmakers ignored a variety more moderate restrictions proposed by secretary of state and law firm BY: ZURIE POPE – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 458 on Jan. 6, enacting what’s been called one of the most restrictive voter-ID laws in the country. Public records obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal show how the law moved…
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Citing a hazy memory, former rep seems to distance himself from scandal
State Rep. Nino Vitale, R-Urbana. Photo from Ohio House website. Vitale was said to be a big supporter of Householder now charged with racketeering BY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal CINCINNATI — Former state Rep. Nino Vitale on Tuesday testified that he didn’t have much of a memory for — nor was he much interested in —…
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Outdoor open burning statewide in unincorporated areas during the months of March and April
This law prohibits outdoor open burning statewide in unincorporated areas during the months of March, April, and May between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM. This ban includes the burning of yard waste, trash, and debris, even in a proper burn barrel. During spring, wildfire danger is high before plants haveturned green. Warm,…
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[Tonight] Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly snapped this photo of the Earth’s crescent, the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter (from top to bottom) on Aug. 6, 2015, while he was aboard the International Space Station. From In-The-Sky.org – Guides to the night sky Venus and Jupiter will share the same right ascension, with Venus passing 32′ to the north of Jupiter.…
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