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Vinton County case exposes strains on Ohio child welfare system

Vinton County case exposes strains on Ohio child welfare system

The rescue of 16 children in Vinton County is shining a light on Ohio's child welfare system. Here is a guide to the basics.
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School records reveal details of Siders kids' enrollment | Exclusive

School records reveal details of Siders kids' enrollment | Exclusive

School district records show six of the 16 Siders children were enrolled for two academic years during more than a decade living in Gallia County.
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Gallia County records reveal new details about Siders kids' school enrollment | Exclusive

Gallia County records reveal new details about Siders kids' school enrollment | Exclusive

Records show the Siders children were enrolled in the local school district in Gallia County.
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Ohio Governor Criticizes President Trump's Plan to Deport Haitians Amid Crisis

Ohio Governor Criticizes President Trump's Plan to Deport Haitians Amid Crisis

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has publicly criticized President Trump's plan to increase arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants. In an interview with CBS News, DeWine described the situation in Haiti as dire, stating that deporting individuals back to such conditions would be akin to sending them 'back to hell.' DeWine's comments reflect a growing concern among some political leaders about the humanitarian implications of the administration's immigration policies, particularly in relation to countries experiencing severe crises.
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Amy Acton says new data centers must pay for utilities, use union labor

Amy Acton says new data centers must pay for utilities, use union labor

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton wants to ban new data centers if they don't meet certain criteria, including paying their utility costs.
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Ohio Governor DeWine Criticizes President Trump's Deportation Plans for Haitian Migrants

Ohio Governor DeWine Criticizes President Trump's Deportation Plans for Haitian Migrants

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has publicly criticized President Trump's plans to deport Haitian migrants who are set to lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). DeWine argues that deporting these individuals would be a mistake, as they have significantly contributed to Ohio's economy by filling jobs and helping cities like Springfield recover. He emphasized that sending them back to Haiti, which he described as 'hell' due to dire conditions and rampant violence, would be detrimental to both the migrants and the state. The criticism comes as over 300,000 Haitian migrants face the loss of their TPS, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expected to ramp up deportations.
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Ohio State Fair butter cow theme unveiled, honoring America 250

Ohio State Fair butter cow theme unveiled, honoring America 250

This year's butter cow theme at the Ohio State Fair puts a spotlight on America 250.
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What's your level of storm damage? Here's how to report it

What's your level of storm damage? Here's how to report it

Hamilton County continues to assess damage from the July 17 storm that flooded streets, homes and business and caused one death.
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Anduril Industries Unveils First Ohio-Built Autonomous Drone for U.S. Air Force

Anduril Industries Unveils First Ohio-Built Autonomous Drone for U.S. Air Force

Anduril Industries Unveils First Ohio-Built Autonomous Drone for U.S. Air Force
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Highlights Anduril's Drone Production as Economic Boost

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Highlights Anduril's Drone Production as Economic Boost

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Highlights Anduril's Drone Production as Economic Boost
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Ohio prisoner launches second hunger strike over prison drugs

Ohio prisoner launches second hunger strike over prison drugs

An incarcerated Ohio man is on a hunger strike to protest drugs inside state prisons. It's the second time he's done this.
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bills to Address Rising Electric Costs

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bills to Address Rising Electric Costs

Ohio lawmakers have introduced state and federal bills aimed at capping rising energy costs for consumers. State Rep. Desiree Tims introduced House Bill 970 to prevent the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) from approving new rate increases for a year. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to consider new standards for connecting large projects like data centers to the grid. The bills respond to concerns about high electric costs linked to increased demand from data centers.