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After a summer of drought, Ohio cattle farmers are worried for winter
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MORGAN COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — In a normal summer, Trista Nelson’s herd of cattle spend their days grazing in a lush pasture. But this year, green grass was… Read More

The Ohio Newsroom makes a visit to the scarecrow capital of the state
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Cathie Browning collects thrifted dress-up clothes and dollar-store accessories, not necessarily to wear herself, but to build and decorate scarecrows. Her yard is… Read More

Pharmacies are closing across the state. What does that mean for Ohioans?
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has closed more than a hundred stores in Ohio after it filed for bankruptcy last fall. Walgreens and CVS are shuttering stores across the state… Read More

Ohio farmers are stressed. What’s stopping so many from seeking help?
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Between the high costs of running a farm, unpredictable weather and fluctuating markets, farming can be a stressful profession — so much so that the suicide… Read More

The MRSS state number for youth in crisis is expanding across Ohio
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AKRON, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — When Maxx Richards was in sixth grade, they were having a really hard time at school. “I went to my school counselor for doing… Read More

Southeast Ohio will soon have its first women and children’s hospital
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BELPRE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Memorial Health System, headquartered in southeast Ohio, broke ground on a new hospital Tuesday. Once built, it’ll be the only women and children’s hospital… Read More

Here’s how Ohio county fairs are becoming more inclusive
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COSHOCTON, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Kenton Wilson loves animals, so the county fair is right up the 12-year-old’s alley. But in past fairs, he hasn’t been able to show… Read More

Postpartum depression is common. New research aims to help rural moms get care
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ATHENS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Postpartum depression affects a lot of women. Research suggests about 1 in 7 new moms deal with it. But fewer than half get the mental health care… Read More

Caregiving brings significant – and often hidden – financial and emotional strain
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Between raising young children and looking after aging parents, caregiving is a common experience. But it’s not easy. According to a recent survey, about a… Read More

It’s pawpaw season. Here’s how to find and cook Ohio’s largest native fruit
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MARIETTA, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — A pawpaw lassi might sound like a drink made in the tropics, and it tastes that way too — like a blend of banana,… Read More

Lunchroom, gym, optometrist? Ohio schools build on-site health centers
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Students returning to Springfield High School this year can access a full-service health center, complete with exam rooms, a lab with flu and COVID… Read More

From you-pick berries to hay rides, agritourism is booming in Ohio
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WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Jeff Probst’s family has owned farmland in Warren County, northeast of Cincinnati, for 85 years. Over the generations, they’ve tried all kinds of… Read More

Ohio wants more foster kids to stay with families. A pilot program could help
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SANDUSKY COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Samantha Stewart always wanted a big family, so over the past few years, the door to her home has been rotating. She and… Read More

Fiddlers unite at the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest in Nelsonville to keep music tradition alive
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated… Read More