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CDC and WHO Issue Urgent Measles Alert for Adults, Citing Immunity Gaps and Travel Risks

CDC and WHO Issue Urgent Measles Alert for Adults, Citing Immunity Gaps and Travel Risks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued an urgent alert regarding measles risk for adults in the current year. While often considered a childhood disease, adults lacking immunity from vaccination or prior infection are susceptible. Recent surveillance data indicates several adult groups are at higher risk, including unvaccinated adults, healthcare workers, college and university students, international travelers, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant people. Infants under 12 months also rely on maternal antibodies for protection. Symptoms in adults can be more severe than in children, often presenting with high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, Koplik’s spots, and a characteristic rash. The alert highlights that recent outbreaks in undervaccinated communities, ongoing vaccine hesitancy, and the rebound of global travel post-pandemic are contributing factors to increased risk.
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Michigan Hockey Preview: The No. 2 Wolverines open the season with Bowling Green

Michigan Hockey Preview: The No. 2 Wolverines open the season with Bowling Green

Michigan Hockey opens the 2026 season this weekend against Bowling Green. Here’s our series, and season, preview:
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Bowling Green State University Partners with Leadership Ohio for Civic Engagement and Dialogue Event

Bowling Green State University Partners with Leadership Ohio for Civic Engagement and Dialogue Event

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is collaborating with Leadership Ohio to host a civic engagement and dialogue event on October 7. This interactive event aims to bring together leaders from various sectors, including business, government, education, and healthcare, to foster civil discourse and community engagement. Hosted by the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Democracy and Public Policy Network, the event, titled "Modeling Constructive Dialogue on Hard Local Choices," will encourage participants to explore diverse perspectives and learn strategies for navigating disagreement. Keynote speakers will include Christina Muryn, Mayor of Findlay, Ohio, and Sheretta Smith, Mayor of Lima, Ohio, who will share insights and lead discussions on civic topics. Robert Alexander, Ph.D., founding director of the Democracy and Public Policy Network, emphasized that the goal is to help students engage civilly and develop necessary skills for constructive dialogue.
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Soccer Preview and Gamethread: Kentucky

Soccer Preview and Gamethread: Kentucky

The Commodores won a Top 10 matchup against hated rival Tennessee in Knoxville to keep the unbeaten run going at 11.
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Bayer to Invest $2.2 Billion in New Ohio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant

Bayer to Invest $2.2 Billion in New Ohio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant

Bayer to Invest $2.2 Billion in New Ohio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant
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Meet the eastern hellbender, Ohio's largest salamander

Meet the eastern hellbender, Ohio's largest salamander

The endangered hellbender is returning to Ohio streams as conservationists work to restore the unique amphibian.
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Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

President Donald Trump is taking his midterm tour to Ohio, a battleground state with a crucial Senate race
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Middletown packaging plant to shut down, lay off dozens of employees

Middletown packaging plant to shut down, lay off dozens of employees

Just over 90 employees are set to be laid off as part of a Middletown packaging plant closure.
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A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally

A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally

President Donald Trump is trying to rally voters in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Saturday
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Do clocks fall back tonight? When daylight saving time ends in 2026

Do clocks fall back tonight? When daylight saving time ends in 2026

Wondering if the time change is this weekend? Here's when Ohioans need to set clocks back to mark the end of daylight saving time.
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Economy, threats to democracy top concerns for Ohio voters, poll finds

Economy, threats to democracy top concerns for Ohio voters, poll finds

What's on Ohio voters' minds? The economy and threats to democracy, according to a new poll of likely voters.
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Congresswoman Shontel Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage

Congresswoman Shontel Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage

Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Agriculture, has introduced the VET CARE Act. This legislation aims to establish a competitive federal grant program through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support work-based learning initiatives. These programs are designed to expose high school-aged students to veterinary medicine. The VET CARE Act authorizes the USDA to provide grants to various entities, including schools, 4-H or FFA organizations, veterinary clinics and hospitals, and animal health offices. The goal is to create, develop, or expand programs that offer practical experience in veterinary medicine. This initiative comes in response to a significant nationwide veterinarian shortage, with the USDA identifying shortages in 46 states in 2025. A report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Farm Journal Foundation indicated that Ohio alone faces a projected shortage of 60...