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Retired physical therapist Sheryl Fairchild reflects on 43-year career
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Sheryl Fairchild, a retired physical therapist in Richmond, Texas, is looking back on more than four decades in rehabilitation medicine, leadership and medical education.
Szilvia S. Jennings’ Sophie Moon and the Honeybees named a Distinguished Favorite at NYC Big Book Awards
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Szilvia S. Jennings’ children’s early chapter book Sophie Moon and the Honeybees earned a Distinguished Favorite honor at the 2026 NYC Big Book Awards.
Emily Arthur recognized for Ohio water and agriculture policy work
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Influential Women is highlighting Emily Arthur, Agriculture and Water Manager at the Ohio Environmental Council, for her work on science-based water policy and collaboration between farmers and environmental groups in Ohio. Her profile underscores…
Brenda Stevens recognized for advancing Ohio entrepreneurs
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Influential Women is spotlighting Brenda Stevens, MA, CBA®, for more than three decades of work in entrepreneurship, workforce development, higher education, and community leadership.
Ohio state support for K-12 schools hits record low
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Ohio’s share of K-12 funding has fallen to about 32%, the lowest level in state history, as lawmakers left key school-cost inputs unchanged in the FY 2026–27 budget.
Western Ohio Mortgage Publishes 2026 Ohio Homebuyer Preflight Checklist
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Western Ohio Mortgage Corporation has released a five-step planning guide for Ohio homebuyers to compare costs, research assistance programs, organize documents and review closing paperwork before applying for a mortgage.
TheraVault urges Ohio families to prioritize mental health this school year
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TheraVault LLC is urging Ohio parents, students and educators to add emotional well-being to their back-to-school plans as August brings routine changes, academic pressure and family stress.
Kessler Sign Company launches Ohio sign permit checklist
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Kessler Sign Company has released a five-step guide to help Ohio business owners, developers and facility teams prepare commercial sign permit applications.
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation sets September virtual conference
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The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation will host a virtual suicide prevention conference on Sept. 1, 2026, bringing together practitioners, advocates and people with lived experience for sessions on action, engagement and advocacy.
Red1 Realty tops 1,000 agents as Ohio brokerage expands
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Red1 Realty said Aug. 12 it has surpassed 1,000 agents as the Columbus-based brokerage pushes growth across Ohio and beyond.
Influential Women spotlights Cottey College advancement leader Megan Ellis
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Influential Women highlighted Megan Ellis, vice president for institutional advancement at Cottey College, on Sept. 7, 2026. The profile outlines her fundraising leadership, mentorship-driven career and message that higher education must clearly…
Dynamat lands RFK Racing approval for race-day repair kits
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Dynamat said Aug. 3, 2026, that it earned an official “Trusted by RFK Racing” designation after RFK Racing adopted the brand as a core part of its crash repair kits used on race day. The move puts the sound-deadening and vibration-damping product…
Ohio launches first statewide brain capital alliance
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The Ohio Brain Capital Alliance has launched as the nation’s first statewide brain capital initiative, aiming to pair Ohio’s AI push with investment in brain health, education and workforce skills.
Ohio groups send founders to Black Tech Week with bus and lodging support
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Ohio Startup Network, EPIC Learning Today and Lightship are helping Columbus and Cleveland entrepreneurs get to Black Tech Week in Cincinnati with chartered buses, subsidized lodging and pre-event networking.
Ohio Victim Witness Association unveils renewed brand identity
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The Ohio Victim Witness Association launched a new brand identity on July 9, 2026, to better reflect its role in victim services and advocacy across Ohio. The rollout is aimed at strengthening OVWA’s visibility, partnerships and support for crime…
Ohio releases guide to help prevent suicide among older adults
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Ohio has launched a new resource for professionals, caregivers and communities aimed at spotting suicide risk among older adults and connecting them to support.
Ohio study finds 81% of 2026 legislative primaries were uncontested
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A new Ohio Common Ground Research Center white paper says 181 of 223 Ohio House and Senate primary contests in 2026 had only one candidate, leaving most voters with no choice at the primary stage.
Ohio State expert warns viral ‘maxxing’ trends can backfire
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center experts say social media’s “maxxing” health trends can push people toward extreme routines that lack evidence and may cause harm.
Ohio sends two students to 2026 National Youth Science Camp
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The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Benjamin Bartyzel of Cleveland and Samarth Khandelwal of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.
OneOhio launches pregnancy-focused cannabis education campaign
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OneOhio Recovery Foundation has kicked off the first phase of Ohio’s statewide cannabis education effort with a campaign aimed at pregnant women, women who may become pregnant and the people around them.
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