All Posts from Theo Peck-Suzuki
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Muskingum County
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Karla Frye, Joey Pennybaker Osborn and Mark Ballmer earned positions as… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Guernsey County
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Guernsey County. Stephanie L. Williams won a position as Guernsey County municipal court… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Fairfield County. Corey Schoonover, Alayna Hoop, Bob Wolfinger and Michael Wing earned positions… Read More
For youth experiencing homelessness in southeast Ohio, a helping hand changes lives
MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Both times Christian Bednarz’s mother kicked him out of the house, it was over a car. The first time, the car in question belonged… Read More
Ohio will vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there’s a lot at stake
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in Ohio will decide next week whether to legalize recreational marijuana, but people on both sides of the issue say more hangs in the balance… Read More
A look at state races where reproductive rights are a key issue in next week’s elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — In the year and a half since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have been front and center in elections across the country…. Read More
A health clinic opens on Logan High School’s campus for staff and students
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A new health clinic aiming to combat a shortage in primary healthcare providers opened Monday on the Logan High School campus. The district built… Read More
Youth mental health summit brings educators and caregivers together in Logan
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Roughly 200 mental health professionals, educators and school administrators gathered Thursday at Logan High School for a mental health summit on youth suicide prevention…. Read More
A small Athens nonprofit is trying to build emergency homeless shelters before winter hits
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — From the outside, the emergency homeless shelter looks like a small greenhouse. The front and back are made of wood, with a tarp in… Read More
Exxon minimized climate change internally after conceding that fossil fuels cause it
Updated September 15, 2023 at 10:09 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Executives at ExxonMobil continued in recent years to raise doubts internally about the dangers of climate change and… Read More
Ohio town searches for answers months after toxic train derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — In February, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the Ohio village of East Palestine, leading officials to burn the toxic freight to avoid… Read More
A pediatrician’s view on child poverty rates: ‘I need policymakers to do their job’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Child poverty in the U.S. has more than doubled in a year, and we have a pretty clear idea what drove it: Congress let the expanded… Read More
How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The United Auto Workers’ strike against the Big Three automakers will have ripple effects across the economy — but it’s hard to gauge how much. It… Read More
How Lehman’s collapse 15 years ago changed the U.S. mortgage industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Fifteen years ago, the world witnessed the largest commercial collapse in history. The financial giant Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 15, 2008, with $613… Read More
‘Dr. Google’ meets its match in Dr. ChatGPT
As a fourth-year ophthalmology resident at Emory University School of Medicine, Riley Lyons’ biggest responsibilities include triage: When a patient comes in with an eye-related complaint, Lyons must make an… Read More
The U.S. Justice Department is suing a longtime Athens County landlord for sexual harassment
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The federal government has sued a longtime Athens County landlord for claims of sexual harassment dating back at least two decades. The lawsuit, filed… Read More
New career building resources come to students in Athens and other Appalachian Ohio counties through the GRIT Project
GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Trimble High School student Faith Handley knew she wanted to study medicine after graduation. To that end, she hoped to spend four days of… Read More
Economic gains may be exacerbating homelessness in southeast Ohio
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The drive out to Old Man’s Cave reveals just how much tourism has changed the Hocking Hills. Signs on State Route 664 advertise saunas…. Read More
Tri-County Career Center aims for a slice of state trade school funding
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Tri-County Career Center is hoping to improve its facilities and equipment with money from the state’s recently passed biennial budget. The budget allocates $300… Read More
Athens residents who experience homelessness find they have few places to go for shelter
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Many people facing homelessness in Athens County have nowhere to go for shelter, and local agencies are struggling to find a solution. One of… Read More
New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting.
Why can’t Canada just put the fires out? Here are 5 answers to key questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Smoke from Canada’s wildfires has filled U.S. skies with an unhealthy haze for weeks, becoming a hallmark of the 2023 summer. The smoke raises a number… Read More
There’s a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It’s called NEAT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If anyone asked if I get enough exercise, my answer would be unequivocal: Yes, I make a point of carving out time to sweat, get my… Read More
Why ACL injuries are more common in female athletes than male counterparts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the World Cup kicks off, many of the big names in women’s soccer are notably absent from the international competition because of knee injuries, specifically… Read More
The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Presidents and CEOs from leading tech companies that are creating artificial intelligence have agreed to several commitments on sharing, testing and developing new AI technology, the… Read More
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