SOUTHERN OHIO

Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Fun in Southern California – Free Activities for June

Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Air quality alert issued for parts of southern Colorado

Southern Colorado residents will need to watch their outdoor plans this weekend. An alert has been issued for four counties—Teller, El Paso, Pueblo, and eastern Fremont—covering cities like Colorado Springs and Pueblo. The state health department warns that air quality will dip to levels considered

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May 30 2026WEATHER

Maine braces for a wet and wild Saturday

Southern Maine isn’t the only place getting soaked this weekend. A strong storm system rolling through the region is bringing heavy rain and rough conditions to the coast and inland areas. The National Weather Service has scrambled to issue warnings before the worst of it hits, turning a typical wee

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May 26 2026OPINION

Neighbors Can't Agree on Flags—and Ohio Wants to Step In

Ohio recently passed a bill that stops homeowners’ associations from banning the "Thin Blue Line" flag. But why single out this flag? The rule now makes it harder for neighborhoods to enforce their own rules about what symbols can be displayed. Many people see the flag as a simple way to honor poli

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ohio now lets people pay state fees with crypto

Ohio has become the first state to let residents pay certain government bills using cryptocurrency. A new digital wallet called Buckeye Billfold lets people use Bitcoin or other digital money to cover fees for courts, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and other state services. The wallet also accepts re

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Funding for Future Scientists in Ohio

Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Common Ohio spelling mistakes revealed for 2026

Ohioans often struggle with basic words despite tools like spellcheck. New data shows "because" as the most frequently misspelled word in the state. This suggests even simple terms trip people up when typing. Other commonly misspelled words include "color" and "character". The list also features "s

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: What’s really happening in Lebanon?

Southern Lebanon is facing heavy strikes again. Overnight airstrikes in villages near Tyre and Nabatieh left 19 people dead, including children and women. Rescue teams dug through rubble to pull out victims as families mourned. The government said one strike flattened homes, trapping people undernea

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: Big Thunderheads Loom Over Southern Minnesota Tonight

Southern Minnesota may enjoy a calm weekend, but a surge of strong thunderstorms is set to hit the area late Sunday night and carry through Monday morning. Weather forecasters have flagged this as a notable event, urging residents to keep an eye on the sky. The forecast places western, central and

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate race heats up before November showdown

Ohio voters have just picked their candidates for one of this year’s biggest political battles, setting up a high-stakes Senate showdown in November. Democrats will back Sherrod Brown, a familiar name in Ohio politics who will now try to take on Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat. Meanwhile, th

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