/tags/the-ohio-newsroom The Ohio Newsroom en-US Copyright Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:43:00 GMT /2025-08-01/these-ohio-county-engineers-are-retracing-history-along-the-greenville-treaty-line County engineers in north central Ohio are re-surveying the line created by the Treaty of Greenville. It divided what’s now the state of Ohio in two: claiming the south for westward-bound American settlers and the north for a dozen indigenous nations. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:43:00 GMT /2025-08-01/these-ohio-county-engineers-are-retracing-history-along-the-greenville-treaty-line Erin Gottsacker /2025-07-31/how-one-ohio-sober-living-home-helps-families-heal-together A new program funded through opioid settlement dollars supports moms in recovery by giving them a space to heal together. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:15:00 GMT /2025-07-31/how-one-ohio-sober-living-home-helps-families-heal-together Kendall Crawford /2025-07-30/what-happens-when-ice-and-ohio-social-services-collide After his mom ran a stop sign in Darke County, a three-year-old Ohioan was put in foster care for months. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:54:00 GMT /2025-07-30/what-happens-when-ice-and-ohio-social-services-collide Clare Roth /2025-07-29/ohio-residents-crowing-for-backyard-chickens-after-egg-price-volatility Lorain and Mansfield city leaders have recently mulled ordinances to allow residents to own chickens on residential lots, joining other Ohio cities. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:15:00 GMT /2025-07-29/ohio-residents-crowing-for-backyard-chickens-after-egg-price-volatility Conor Morris, Ideastream Public Media /2025-07-28/in-darke-county-sharp-shooting-youngsters-emulate-ohio-original-annie-oakley Every year, gunslinging girls in Darke County prove their sharpshooting skills at the annual Annie Oakley Festival. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:01:00 GMT /2025-07-28/in-darke-county-sharp-shooting-youngsters-emulate-ohio-original-annie-oakley Kendall Crawford /2025-07-25/black-bears-are-back-how-the-species-is-recolonizing-ohio Reports of black bears are increasing in Ohio. The state’s division of wildlife says the species is expanding its range. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:53:00 GMT /2025-07-25/black-bears-are-back-how-the-species-is-recolonizing-ohio Erin Gottsacker /2025-07-24/ohio-is-losing-local-journalists-and-leaving-residents-in-the-dark Muck Rack and Rebuild Local News released a new report analyzing the number of local journalists in every U.S. county. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:09:07 GMT /2025-07-24/ohio-is-losing-local-journalists-and-leaving-residents-in-the-dark Kendall Crawford /2025-07-23/a-fairer-ohio-state-fair-accessibility-takes-the-spotlight The Ohio State Fair hopes new additions to the event can ensure Ohioans of all abilities are able to attend. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:47:00 GMT /2025-07-23/a-fairer-ohio-state-fair-accessibility-takes-the-spotlight Kendall Crawford /2025-07-22/this-ohio-city-got-federal-money-to-revitalize-public-spaces-with-art-then-came-cuts The southern Ohio city of Portsmouth is known for its floodwall murals. Now, a nonprofit is painting sidewalks, basketball courts and brick walls too. But federal funding cuts threaten the bigger picture. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:07:00 GMT /2025-07-22/this-ohio-city-got-federal-money-to-revitalize-public-spaces-with-art-then-came-cuts Erin Gottsacker /2025-07-21/medicaid-cuts-could-have-big-consequences-for-rural-hospitals Many of Ohio's rural hospitals are barely breaking even. Now, new Medicaid changes could mean a major loss of income. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:05:00 GMT /2025-07-21/medicaid-cuts-could-have-big-consequences-for-rural-hospitals Allie Vugrincic