Ohio Community Pulse

Inspiring YSU profile: Anna Morgione, nursing senior, turned freshman volunteering with United Way into 4 years of deep bonds—like ongoing grocery...

• Fundraiser event on Trans Day of Visibility: Screened Heightened Scrutiny doc on ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio's SCOTUS case, post-Ohio ban...

Ohio's vital trucking sector grapples with soaring insurance amid inevitable accidents and lawsuits:

• 5,700+ crashes last year killed 147, spiking...

• Smart Fix Proposed: Council member Mike Gallagher pushes hiring 40 deputies, saving $1.4M annually by offsetting $6.7M overtime with $5M cost.
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Key drama in Ohio gov race:

• Police responded to Acton's Bexley home over a verbal argument about work hours; she broke a mirror after drinking and...

Ohio's library system leads the pack nationally!

• #1 in circulation: Highest per person for physical and electronic materials in 2023.
• Strong...

Leadership win for UC: Rudolph G. Buchheit, Ph.D., UK Pigman College Dean, appointed executive VP for academic affairs and provost effective June...

Columbus icon Thurman Cafe (since 1942) struck by fire yesterday—no injuries, thanks to quick staff action.

• Suspected electrical fire in back...

Alert: Major healthcare shakeup in south Toledo. Advanced Specialty Hospital closes May 1, 2026, with 116 layoffs (including 45 RNs, 12 CNAs, 12 RTs)...

Key update on northeast Ohio justice: 24-year-old Lavia Paul’s trial begins for the deadly shooting of 25-year-old Kiara Jackson.

• Paul pleaded not...

Ohio's 46th annual Holocaust Commemoration honored survivors and history:

• Survivor Dr. Henry Finischel shared his story from Nazi camps in...

• Huge investment: Duke Energy's $220 billion grid upgrade targets Ohio's power infrastructure.
• Major benefit: Likely boosts power reliability for...

House Bill 786 targets a key gap in Ohio law by explicitly banning AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

• Introduced during child abuse...

United Way of North Central Ohio hits 80% of fundraising goal, targeting full reach by June for programs in Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Seneca, and...

Ohio's data center boom sparks debate:

• Gov. DeWine opposes constitutional amendment by voters, favors legislature for hearings and details.
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Two deadly incidents in 24 hours highlight urgent highway risks in Central Ohio:

• I-71 tragedy: Pedestrian walked into southbound lanes south of...

Local stars shine statewide! Students from Logan and Champaign counties join Ohio's elite in the All-Scholastic Awards.

• Jack Bonham (Graham HS,...

Gear up for non-stop action with a car or bike event every single day this week!

• Monday: O'Conners Irish Pub Cruise-In in Springfield
• Highlights:...

ODOT ramps up highway tech investments to curb congestion and wrong-way crashes.

• NE Ohio queue cameras on I-90/SR 176 detect backups, warn drivers...

Tuscarawas County's standout food fundraiser:

• Local chefs serve tasty dishes at Rustic Ridge Wedding Barn on April 18
• Doors open 5:30 p.m. with...