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US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak

US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak

Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities on Friday declared the end of the nation's largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, after thousands fell ill from consuming contaminated iceberg lettuce.
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CDC reports outbreak of human rabies exposure. How to protect yourself

CDC reports outbreak of human rabies exposure. How to protect yourself

The CDC is reporting "mass rabies exposure events" as rabies has increased this summer.
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Cincinnati restaurant inspections reveal new violations

Cincinnati restaurant inspections reveal new violations

To help you and your family make the best decisions, we collect restaurant inspections from health departments and post them in a searchable database.
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Armadillo found in Ohio could be historic discovery for the state

Armadillo found in Ohio could be historic discovery for the state

An armadillo found a roadkill in Southwest Ohio could be a historic first for the state.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Family said the teen wasn't there. Marshals then found the crawlspace

Family said the teen wasn't there. Marshals then found the crawlspace

A U.S. marshal describes finding a 13-year-old in a Lockbourne crawlspace after her family denied she was there. She was among 79 kids found in Ohio.
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Ohio Federal Court Denies Motion in Lesbian Nurse Practitioner's Retaliation Claim

Ohio Federal Court Denies Motion in Lesbian Nurse Practitioner's Retaliation Claim

An Ohio federal district court has denied a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by the Community Action Committee of Pike County. This ruling allows a retaliation claim brought by a lesbian nurse practitioner to proceed. The nurse practitioner alleges that she experienced differential treatment compared to her heterosexual colleagues and reported these concerns repeatedly. The court found that she plausibly alleged protected activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Ohio law. Furthermore, the court identified a causal connection between her reports and the alleged retaliation, citing temporal proximity and disparate treatment of similarly situated employees. This decision means the case will move forward, allowing the nurse practitioner to present her arguments in court regarding the alleged discrimination and retaliation.
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Congresswoman Shontel Brown Announces $20 Million Federal Grant for GCRTA Green Line Platform Renovations

Congresswoman Shontel Brown Announces $20 Million Federal Grant for GCRTA Green Line Platform Renovations

Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has announced that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) will receive a $20 million federal grant. This funding is designated for renovations to the Green Line light rail platforms in Cleveland, Ohio. The grant comes from the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP), which was established and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Congresswoman Brown, who voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, also provided an official letter of support for GCRTA's funding request in April. The project aims to upgrade 11 stations along the Light Rail Green Line, replacing 40-year-old platforms with new concrete ones, installing tactile warning panels, redesigning ramps, replacing sidewalks, elevating a platform section for train access, and improving parking stalls. GCRTA General Manager and CEO, India L. Birdsong Terry, stated that once completed, every rail station in their system will be ADA accessible.
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H2Ohio Initiative Completes Wetland Project Near Ottawa River to Improve Water Quality

H2Ohio Initiative Completes Wetland Project Near Ottawa River to Improve Water Quality

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the village of Ottawa Hills have announced the completion of a significant wetland project near the Ottawa River. This initiative, part of the H2Ohio program, aims to enhance water quality throughout the region. The project involved the creation of stormwater retention and floodplain wetlands across a 23-acre site. According to Governor Mike DeWine, H2Ohio is actively improving water quality with over 500 wetlands either completed or in progress statewide. These new shallow wetlands are designed to hold up to 33 million gallons of stormwater annually, effectively slowing and filtering runoff before it reaches the Ottawa River and Lake Erie. This process is crucial for removing nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen, which contribute to water pollution.
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Man, 79, killed by SUV while crossing Morse Road in Columbus

Man, 79, killed by SUV while crossing Morse Road in Columbus

Mohammed Mofitz Uddin was crossing Morse Road near Saraga International Grocery when a Chevrolet Traverse heading west on the road hit him Sept. 9
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Ohio Grandfather Gary Siders Sr. Found Mentally Incompetent to Stand Trial in Child Neglect Case

Ohio Grandfather Gary Siders Sr. Found Mentally Incompetent to Stand Trial in Child Neglect Case

Gary Siders Sr., a 73-year-old grandfather from rural southern Ohio, has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. This ruling comes after 16 of his grandchildren were discovered living in squalid conditions at his home. A judge in Vinton County accepted the findings of an evaluation report, and Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer did not object. Siders Sr. appeared in court in a wheelchair, and his attorney, Dorian Baum, stated that Siders' mental health has been declining for years and is 'not restorable.' Siders Sr. was charged with 16 counts of child endangerment following the rescue of the children on June 30 from a home in Hamden, approximately 80 miles south of Columbus. Investigators reported that the children, ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years, were mostly confined to a small room under deplorable conditions, with some described as 'feral' and unable to speak.
The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch
Say farewell to Getting There, hello to more construction-focused stories

Say farewell to Getting There, hello to more construction-focused stories

Getting There is coming to an end after around 15 months of weekly columns. It will be replaced by more construction project stories around the area.
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Her family said the teen wasn't there. Marshals then found the crawlspace

Her family said the teen wasn't there. Marshals then found the crawlspace

A U.S. marshal describes finding a 13-year-old in a Lockbourne crawlspace after her family denied she was there. She was among 79 kids found in Ohio.