/tags/the-ohio-newsroom The Ohio Newsroom en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:53:00 GMT /2025-11-20/a-statewide-conservation-effort-is-saving-ohios-snot-otters Eastern hellbenders are North America’s largest salamanders. In Ohio, they’re endangered. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:53:00 GMT /2025-11-20/a-statewide-conservation-effort-is-saving-ohios-snot-otters Erin Gottsacker /2025-11-19/why-ohio-scientists-and-some-dairy-producers-are-against-legalizing-raw-milk Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize the sale of raw milk to consumers. The Ohio Dairy Producers Association opposes it. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:11:00 GMT /2025-11-19/why-ohio-scientists-and-some-dairy-producers-are-against-legalizing-raw-milk Shay Frank, WYSO /2025-11-18/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-free-fall-parachute-the-lifesaving-device-has-ohio-roots James Floyd Smith and Leslie Irvin tested the first free-fall parachute at McCook Field in Dayton. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:14:47 GMT /2025-11-18/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-free-fall-parachute-the-lifesaving-device-has-ohio-roots Erin Gottsacker /2025-11-18/a-year-into-new-ownership-violence-still-plagues-ohios-largest-youth-treatment-center The Mohican Young Star Academy was almost shut down years ago. Today, staff, local law enforcement and community members say it’s still struggling with violent incidents. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:54:00 GMT /2025-11-18/a-year-into-new-ownership-violence-still-plagues-ohios-largest-youth-treatment-center Kendall Crawford /2025-11-17/more-people-are-tripping-ohio-state-wants-providers-to-be-prepared The use of psychedelics is on the rise. Ohio State University is launching a training program to ensure first responders know what to do. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:32:11 GMT /2025-11-17/more-people-are-tripping-ohio-state-wants-providers-to-be-prepared Kendall Crawford /2025-11-14/could-swamp-ifying-northwest-ohio-help-curb-toxic-algal-blooms In an environmental memoir, Ohio native Patrick Wensink traces northwest Ohio’s toxic algal bloom problems back to its swampy roots. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:10:00 GMT /2025-11-14/could-swamp-ifying-northwest-ohio-help-curb-toxic-algal-blooms Kendall Crawford /2025-11-13/millions-of-ohioans-are-caregivers-many-are-struggling A survey by the AARP found 24% of Ohioans identified as caregivers. Mant reported emotional and financial stress. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:48:00 GMT /2025-11-13/millions-of-ohioans-are-caregivers-many-are-struggling Clare Roth /2025-11-12/the-wright-women-how-two-dayton-women-kept-the-brothers-planes-and-legacy-aloft Ida Holdgreve and Katharine Wright helped sustain the Wright brothers’ invention of flight. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:05:00 GMT /2025-11-12/the-wright-women-how-two-dayton-women-kept-the-brothers-planes-and-legacy-aloft Kendall Crawford /2025-11-11/in-rural-ohio-mobile-units-could-help-veterans-access-a-mental-health-treatment A veteran in eastern Ohio is on a mission to increase access to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:01:50 GMT /2025-11-11/in-rural-ohio-mobile-units-could-help-veterans-access-a-mental-health-treatment Erin Gottsacker /2025-11-10/this-ohio-veteran-is-fighting-for-mental-health-care-in-the-states-most-rural-communities Dirk Harkins says Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation saved his life. Now, he’s working to ensure more rural Ohioans have access to the medical treatment. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:25:00 GMT /2025-11-10/this-ohio-veteran-is-fighting-for-mental-health-care-in-the-states-most-rural-communities Erin Gottsacker