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$Rain clouds moved through the Miami Valley early Tuesday morning Jan. 17, 2023. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Tornado warnings end, as leading edge of storm clears Miami Valley33m ago

Ohio Republican leaders mark the signing of Senate Bill 1 on Friday, March 28, 2025, to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs from Ohio public colleges. From left are State Rep. Josh Williams, State Sen. Jerry Cirino, Governor Mike DeWine, State Rep. Tom Young, House Speaker Matt Huffman and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

DeWine signs law to ban DEI at Ohio public colleges; GOP praises, ACLU may sue

Springfield-area crash involving 14-year-old driver injures 3, one seriously

Larry C. Humphrey will release the title cut of Funkin’ Just for Fun at an admission-free come-all party set for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Mother Stewart’s in Springfield. (CONTRIBUTED)

Humphrey to release single that’s a sizzling slab of funk

Mercy Health in Springfield and Urbana is participating in a clinical trial to reduce hair loss in breast cancer chemotherapy patients. (From left to right) Tracy Adrian, breast health navigator; Chaundra Foss-Blizard, clinical research nurse; Roisin Ni Hamaill, Luminate Medical senior clinical trials associate; Aaron Hannon, Luminate Medical co-founder and CEO; Lisa Gibson, Mercy Health director of oncology services; and Sarah Lowry, oncology nurse navigator. CONTRIBUTED

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Mercy Health Springfield, Urbana participating in chemo hair loss trial

Local ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest pushes against Musk, DOGE government cuts

Spring means traffic cones and road construction season. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Section of Clark County state highway to close for months

Keara Phillips and Dixie Gochenouer sort through a shipment of food at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Friday, March 28, 2025. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Key federal food shipment cut; Second Harvest Food Bank to ‘get creative’

H.S. Results 3/29: Central’s Bramel strikes out 14

President Donald Trump speaks during an Iftar dinner in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Pool via AP)

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Latest Trump orders, impact on Southwest Ohio this week

Teena Siebold of Springfield sports a "Speak a Good Word for Springfield or Say Nothing" sweatshirt as she speaks to the city commission Tuesday, March 25, 2025. JESSICA OROZCO/STAFF

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Springfield government unclear on local impact of federal immigration changes

Local Photo Galleries

$The Great Ohio Toy Show Saturday, Match 29, 2025 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

PHOTOS: The Great Ohio Toy Show brings thousands to Greene County Fairgrounds

The scene at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025, before an Opening Day game between the Reds and Giants at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

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PHOTOS: Reds Opening Day in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds announced new menu items ahead of opening day on Friday, March 21, 2025 in The Handlebar at the Riverfront Club inside Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Executive Chef Gary Davis created a variety of new dishes for the upcoming season. Macots Mr. Redlegs and Rosie Red were working the crowd during the event. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Great American Ball Park has new food for 2025 season

$A fire was reported at Yamada North America Thursday, March 20, 2025, in South Charleston. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

PHOTOS: Fire reported at Yamada manufacturer in Clark County

Peach’s Grill, located at 104 Xenia Ave. in Yellow Springs, hosted its 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash early on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Here’s highlights of the festivities featuring performances by Father, Son and Friends and the Dwyer School of Irish Dance. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: 2025 St. Patrick's Day Bash @ Peach's Grill

Education

Math of many kinds can be a challenge for students and adults alike. (Jim Wilson/The New York Times)

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New generation, same math anxiety; but goals await on other side of the equation

Students and parents rally at the Ohio Statehouse in support of possible changes that would increase eligibility for taxpayer-funded school vouchers to K-12 students statewide on Thursday, May 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Advocates applaud the changes as expanding school choice but opponents say such programs divert funding from public schools and violate Ohio's constitution. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson)

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Ohio thinks 15% more students will use private school vouchers next year

Terri Holden, current superintendent of Yellow Springs Schools. Courtesy of Yellow Springs Schools.

Yellow Springs Schools names new superintendent

Wittenberg University campus Thursday, March 13, 2025. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Wittenberg placed in financial distress status by college accreditation group

Wright State University's Student Union contains the campus' fitness center, a dining facility, the bookstore and more.

Education cuts could impact Pell Grant recipients for fall enrollment

$Motor Vehicle Inspector, Elvin Cordero, demonstrates Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 at Springboro High School all the checks that they preform during a safety inspection of school busses. Part of the inspection includes tire tread and brakes. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Public schools ask for evaluation of busing during Ohio budget process

$Students changing classes at Tecumseh High School Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The district has a budget reduction plan in place over the next several years. This includes to cut over $800,000 for the 2025-26, over $600,000 if the levy doesn't pass in May, and another over $1 million if two renewal levies fail and new money is not passed. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Tecumseh schools weigh finances, make cuts with tax levy vote, state budget on horizon

$Students arrive Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 for the first day of school at Beavercreek High School. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

New law says military kids can enroll in any Ohio district — if there’s space