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FILE - A student drinks from a water fountain at an elementary school in California, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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Xenia state rep wants fluoride out of Ohio public water; dentist group disagrees2h ago

Hello, I’m Jackson. I’m discovering the joy of soft pats and warm laps. I’m a gentle soul, eager to find a place where I can feel safe and loved. Note from Paws humans: Jackson came to us with his brother, Shaggy (who has been adopted). Their mom was feral, and has now been trapped and spayed, so no more kittens for her. The family taking care of mom brought her two kittens to Paws Animal Shelter so they could be adopted. Come visit Jackson at the Paws Animal Shelter, 1535 West U.S. Highway 36, Urbana. Check out Paws at pawsurbana.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/paws.urbana, on Petfinder at petfinder.com or call 937-653-6233. To apply to adopt any of our cats or kittens, visit pawsurbana.org. Paws is in need of volunteers and foster homes. CONTRIBUTED

Champaign County Pet of the Week

FILE - The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state's November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

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Ohio House ditches DeWine tax proposals, funds $600M Browns stadium, child care program...

Springfield man indicted for murder in death of niece

These 23 people were indicted in Clark County

Christina Schindler wears a locket of her 21-year-old son, Jayden Stephenson, who had mental health issues. Stephenson was shot by Miami Twp. police Feb. 19 after they responded to a call for him wielding a knife. ERIC SCHWARTZBERG/STAFF

Mental health crisis calls end in death: Key takeaways from our investigation

Clark County Common Pleas Court cases

Clark County Municipal Court cases

This property, in the background near the Carriage Trails development, was petitioned to be annexed from Bethel Twp. to Huber Heights in 2022-23, but the move did not go through. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Huber Heights’ annexation of Bethel Twp. land at center of new House bill

H.S. Results 3/31: Shawnee softball beats Versailles

Cooking is about family, and having a chef in the family orbit can make dinners fun. (AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans)

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Chef’s arrival to Sunday night dinners adds anxiety at first, then joy, flavor

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