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Ohio Valley cab company expands non-emergency medical transport services
WTOV9 - Ohio
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BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — IC Cab Company is expanding its services to include non-emergency medical transportation in response to a growing need in the Ohio Valley. The company, which has been operating locally for the past few years, aims to assist...
Why Ohio BMV prices are increasing in 2026, and how much you'll pay
WCMH - Ohio
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July 23, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Fees at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for titling and registering a car, along with the cost of some fishing and hunting licenses, are about to go up due to Ohio’s new state budget. Signed by Gov. Mike DeWine in June, Ohio’s...
Ohio’s poised to remove rule that allows residents to sue air polluters
WVXU News - Ohio
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July 22, 2025
Ohioans may lose one of the tools that residents have used to fight back against pollution. This is because of the state budget that passed earlier this month, which seeks to remove a rule that allows Ohioans to sue polluters whose emissions...
Penn State looking to follow Ohio State football formula for success with Jim Knowles
Yahoo Sports
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LAS VEGAS – Penn State poached Ohio State's defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in January. Now the Nittany Lions want to steal the Buckeyes' successful 2024 formula. Like Ohio State a year ago, Penn State was able to retain almost all of its key...
Now illegal to sell, MU researchers find way to track Callery pear trees
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 24, 2025
As Missouri becomes the latest state to ban the sale of Callery pear trees, researchers at MU are using artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to track them down. The ornamental tree, known for its abundant white blooms, is also considered...
From drones to lavender: Ohio teens explore the future of farming
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Thirteen students graduated from an Ohio Farm Bureau ExploreAg camp after a week of hands-on learning about agriculture careers. The camp was held at Ohio State ATI in Wooster and offered teens an immersive experience in agriculture and related...
Hiring is up in southwest Ohio, but the local job market lags most cities
The Springfield News-Sun - Ohio
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However, only the Springfield, Canton and Mansfield metro areas have seen weaker job creation. Springfield has seen the largest job decline in the state. The state of Ohio has added just 1,800 jobs since April, and other economic indicators...
NDD2025: Experts call for strategic pathways for Nigeria’s sustainable development
Eagle Online
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July 27, 2025
Nigerian experts have called for bold and strategic pathways to harness diaspora talents and investment as a strong driver of Nigeria’s sustainable development. This echoed through the thematic session at the 2025 National Diaspora Day...
School districts speak about impacts of Ohio House's veto override
Dayton 24/7 Now - Ohio
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MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Ohio House of Representatives held a special session Monday, and one of the votes that came out of it was to override one of Governor Mike DeWine's vetoes in the new state budget. The result is that school...
Ohio TechCred Program Receives a Generous Grant
WOWO 1190 AM - Indiana
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July 22, 2025
Columbus, Ohio (WOWO) – Gov. Mike DeWine announced a record-breaking milestone for the state’s TechCred program, with more than $9.9 million awarded during the May application round, marking the highest single-round total since the program began...
AG Jackson announces major settlement with Gilead Sciences over kickbacks
WLOS - North Carolina
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Gilead Sciences will pay $202 million to resolve claims it paid in kickbacks to doctors in exchange for promoting its human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medication, which resulted...
Hamilton County now using Next Generation 911 technology
FOX19 - Ohio
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July 24, 2025
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Ohio’s emergency response system is undergoing a big technological upgrade. “We always say that seconds save lives, dispatchers save seconds,” said Andrew Knapp, Director of Hamilton County Communications Center. The state of...
Lloyds Technology Centre expands AI leadership with appointment of Shirish Tatikonda
The Hans India
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July 23, 2025
Lloyds Technology Centre has announced the appointment of Shirish Tatikonda as its new AI Lead in Hyderabad, India. Shirish will play a pivotal role in the AI Centre of Excellence, driving the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. Shirish...
Climate Science Digest: July 23, 2025
Muser Press
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July 23, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (July 23, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Stringent environmental regulations may undermine climate goals and renewable energy...
Anduril alums’ startup Rune Technologies raises $24 million Series A
The American Bazaar
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July 23, 2025
Anduril alums-founded Rune Technologies just secured $24 million in Series A funding to deal with defense world’s logistics. This is Rune’s second raise since February, bringing their total funding in the past year to over $30 million. The round...
Ohio Births Dropping
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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As Ohio’s elected officials continue to hope for economic growth, there’s a factor some may not have considered. According to a report by the Ohio Capital Journal, the Buckeye State’s fertility rates are dropping — standing at 56.2 births per...
Ohio County Literacy Gains Fantastic News
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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A recent study lauded West Virginia as a state making major gains in early childhood literacy –and pointed out Ohio County as one of the school districts that has led the charge. Upswing Labs, a research organization that studies how states are...
Ohio's 911 services to receive major technological upgrade to save time and save lives
Local12 - Ohio
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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's emergency response system is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Next Gen 911, a technological upgrade aimed at improving the speed and accuracy of emergency dispatch services across the...
Additional parents needed for more than 15,000 Ohio children in foster care
WLWT 5 - Ohio
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July 23, 2025
TOM LLAMAS ONLY ON WLWT TONIGHT. THERE ARE MORE THAN 15,000 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE JUST ACROSS OHIO. BUT LICENSED FOSTER HOMES TO CARE FOR THEM ARE ONLY HALF OF THAT NUMBER. WLWT NEWS FIVE’S LINDSAY STONE IS HERE NOW, WITH THE EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Umit Ozkan and her path to Ohio State commencement speaker
The Lantern - Ohio
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July 23, 2025
Umit Ozkan, distinguished Ohio State professor, will be giving the summer commencement speech at the Schottenstein Center on Aug. 3. Credit: Courtesy of Umit Ozkan With a career spanning over 40 years, Umit Ozkan has made a name for herself,...