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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.
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.
Andre Fluellen camp spotlights youth mental health in Ohio
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More than 200 middle and high school students took part in Andre Fluellen’s Beyond the Game M.V.P. Sports Camp in Xenia, Ohio, where the four-day event mixed athletics with mental health discussions and immediate on-site 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 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 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.
Ohio Academy of Science gets $73K Battelle STEM grant for career-linked pilot
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The Ohio Academy of Science won a $73,000 Central Ohio STEM Grant from Battelle to launch a pilot that connects student STEM research with high-demand careers.
Influential Women spotlights Ochanya McRoberts-Wells on inclusive education leadership
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Influential Women is recognizing ExcelPrep Schools Director of Business Development Ochanya Nicole McRoberts-Wells for her work expanding access to equitable education and leading with a human-centered approach.
Ohio University president to keynote WIIC 2026 summit in Put-in-Bay
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Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will headline WIIC 2026 on June 24-25 in Ohio’s Lake Erie Islands as healthcare, innovation and economic development leaders meet to build partnerships and drive regional growth.
OneOhio launches pregnancy-focused cannabis education campaign
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The OneOhio Recovery Foundation has started the first phase of Ohio’s statewide cannabis public education effort with a campaign aimed at pregnant women, women who may become pregnant and the people around them.
Coalition for the Common Good expands workforce partnerships
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The Coalition for the Common Good is broadening its employer-focused education model as it enters its fourth year, with more than 20 partners now using flexible degrees, credentials and training to help workers upskill without leaving their jobs….
Michael Caven memoir traces Texas gay bar empire and LGBTQ history
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Michael Caven has released Spilling the Tea, a memoir that spans a Texas gay bar empire, chosen family, and the rise of America’s first LGBTQ-themed restaurant.
Landmark Funeral Group adds preplanning partners for 30-plus funeral homes
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Landmark Funeral Group is expanding funeral preplanning services across more than 30 funeral homes in Ohio, Pennsylvania and neighboring states through partnerships with Physicians Mutual and Precoa.
Vic G sets July 24 release for Afro-Caribbean single DAT BOI
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R&B and Afro-Caribbean artist Vic G will release his new single “DAT BOI” on July 24, with a music video premiere and Hollywood release party planned for Aug. 25. The rollout pairs a genre-blending track with a cinematic vertical video, a…
Coalition for the Common Good adds workforce partners
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The Coalition for the Common Good says more than 20 employers and organizations have joined its workforce-development model as it enters its fourth year.
Vic G set to release Afro-Caribbean single DAT BOI on July 24
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R&B and Afro-Caribbean artist Vic G will drop his new single DAT BOI on Friday, July 24, with a music video release party planned in Hollywood on Aug. 25. The rollout combines a 9:16 cinematic video, a behind-the-scenes micro-documentary series…
Ron Marhofer Family of Dealerships earns 2026 workplace honor for women
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Ron Marhofer Family of Dealerships has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women by Best Companies Group.
Ron Marhofer Family of Dealerships earns 2026 Best Places to Work for Women recognition
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Ron Marhofer Family of Dealerships was named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women by Best Companies Group.
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