The first glimpse of the roller coasters rising above Lake Erie apparently still hits Ohioans right in the childhood memories. A new poll has named Cedar Point the summer destination that inspires the most nostalgia in Ohio, beating out two longtime ice cream shops for the top spot. Advance Funds Read more
After five decades of marriage, Robert and Edna Nicholson are preparing for one of the hardest seasons of their lives by doing what they have always done: facing it together. Robert is living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as his memory changes, the Richmond Heights couple is working to make sure Read more
For Amanda Shannon, driving again meant much more than simply getting from one place to another. It meant freedom. It meant independence. And most importantly, it meant being able to take her children wherever they needed to go. “I love driving now because I am free,” Amanda said. Amanda suffered Read more
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has launched a new statewide initiative aimed at helping residents recognize romance scams, prevent financial losses and report suspected fraud. Romance scammers often create fake online identities and relationships to gain a victim’s trust before asking for money. Older adults are frequently targeted, and many Read more
A Seville native is helping protect sailors and support one of the U.S. Navy’s most important aviation installations. Petty Officer First Class Ronald Seiler serves as a master-at-arms with the security detachment at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The base is home to more than half of the Navy’s Read more
A fast-growing aerospace manufacturer is expanding in Southwest Ohio, bringing hundreds of new jobs and a major investment to the region. Governor Mike DeWine, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati and Beehive Industries announced Tuesday the company plans to invest $70 million and create more than 200 new jobs as it ramps up Read more
Cleveland Clinic has received a $25 million investment from longtime supporters Dee and Jimmy Haslam. The health system says the funding will support patient care, medical research and education while helping Cleveland Clinic expand access to healthcare in northeast Ohio and communities across the country. Cleveland Clinic President and CEO Read more
Free blood pressure screening machines are now available at five Akron-Summit County Public Library locations. The American Heart Association installed the new blood pressure hubs as part of its “Libraries with Heart” initiative, designed to make health screenings easier and more accessible throughout the community. High blood pressure is often Read more
The growing popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is changing the way many people eat at restaurants, according to a new study from The Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance. The study surveyed 923 people across the United States, including consumers in the Midwest, to better Read more
More than half of Ohio’s fatal traffic crashes happen after the sun goes down, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. The study by Zilocar, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, found that 566 of Ohio’s 1,077 fatal crashes in 2024 Read more
