Ryann Beaschler
News Intern-
Presidential executive orders and legislation from the Ohio Statehouse have created concerns in the LGBTQ community about marriage equality. An Ohio law firm is advising couples to update their legal documents.
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Pickleball has been named the fastest growing sport every year since 2021. The sport has Miami Valley residents of all ages hitting the courts, even in the bitter cold.
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Zack Webber created Dragon’s Den Counseling in Kettering to make therapy more approachable. He connects therapy goals to stories within video or board games, movies and books
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Student resilience coordinators have added to mental health resources in 30 area schools districts since 2022. A recent grant will allow the program to continue.
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This year's flu season is at its worst since 2009, according the CDC. The spike in flu cases in Ohio has filled hospital emergency departments and brought an influx of absences and call offs.
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The department responded to more than 19,000 calls in 2024. As call volume continues to rise, leaders are worried about burnout.
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The city of Dayton has been awarded a $2 million grant to fund a study of the U.S. 35 corridor. It comes from a federal program aimed at reconnecting communities affected by negative infrastructure decisions.
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Volunteers and outreach workers count the population of people experiencing homelessness once a year. It's part of the national Point-In-Time count conducted within the last 10 days of January.
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Staff and students from the university are set to offer primary and substance use care. The goal of the Premier Health mobile unit is to meet patients where they are.
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Harmony Creek Church of Kettering offered an inclusive community wedding ceremony. The church also hosted a legal documentation workshop hoping to protect LGBTQ+ marriages, families, and estates.