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Poverty and hunger often lead to increased emotional and financial stress, increased risk of illness, poor school performance in children, and poor productivity on the job. This cycle of struggle can seem unbearable.
Throughout the year, United Way brings together diverse groups of community members for a unique, interactive experience focused on what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. … Read full story
Immediate Bus Driver position available. 36 hours per week, $12.82 per hour starting wage plus health insurance benefits, schedule follows the school year (usually 177 days per year). Must be fingerprinted and results to EK prior to being trained or hired.… Read full story
On September 17th, Fredericktown Police Department Patrolman / School Resource Officer Ronny Flynn participated in the third annual cornhole tournament hosted by the Fredericktown High School senior class officers
The entry fee was $6 per team. Proceeds went to the senior class to help fund the senior trip.… Read full story
Brown’s Bills to Crack Down on Gag Clauses that Force Customers to Pay More for Medication Headed to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined a northeast Ohio pharmacist on a news conference call as both the House and Senate passed Brown’s bipartisan bills to help Ohioans save money on their medication at the pharmacy counter. … Read full story
Fall color reports begin Oct. 3.
COLUMBUS, OH – As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn will begin to emerge. Ohio’s forest canopies will soon begin their color transformation to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges that encourage people to visit the Buckeye State to catch that first glimpse of color.… Read full story
Monarchs are passing through Ohio, so be on the lookout as they make their way to Mexico! Monarchs embarking on this long journey require nectar-producing plants. Asters and goldenrod are two great nectar sources this time of year: http://ow.ly/E8Q630lYNP9
Keep up with the latest on this year’s monarch migration in Journey North’s Migration News: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarchs/news
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerts consumers and retailers of the potential for serious injury from eating, drinking, or handling food products prepared by adding liquid nitrogen at the point of sale, immediately before consumption.
These products are often marketed under the names “Dragon’s Breath,” “Heaven’s Breath,” “nitro puff” and other similar names.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Division of Police, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio State Highway Patrol have launched a cooperative program to raise traffic safety awareness and reduce crashes in the Columbus metropolitan region.
In the first eight months of 2018, 65 fatal crashes claimed 68 lives in Franklin County.… Read full story
The Department of Health & Human Service’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded grants of about $50 million to American Indian and Alaska Native tribes Tuesday to strengthen their efforts to combat the opioid overdose epidemic.
The Tribal Opioid Response grant program aims to address the opioid overdose epidemic in tribal communities by increasing access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment using one of the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
Over $1.2 Million to Be Distributed to Ohio Uber Drivers Affected by 2016 Data Breach
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a nationwide settlement with Uber over its delay in notifying affected drivers about a 2016 data breach. The attorneys general of all 50 states and the District of Columbia are participating in the settlement.… Read full story