/the-ohio-newsroom The Ohio Newsroom en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:15:00 GMT /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 /2025-07-18/calling-all-tossers-the-scottish-games-really-do-welcome-all Each Summer, the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio, host the Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, bringing sports, history, music, food and culture together. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:12:00 GMT /2025-07-18/calling-all-tossers-the-scottish-games-really-do-welcome-all Ygal Kaufman