(By S. Phillips) – The era of digital geopolitical competition has arrived, and the widespread use of personal electronic devices, digital platforms, and communication infrastructure creates opportunities for citizens and countries alike to reach large segments of populations within seconds. However, the global digital reach is not always benign. Since 2018, the video platform TikTok […]
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Hillsdale school levy gets second chance on May 2 ballot
JEROMESVILLE — Last fall, 47 votes were the only thing standing in the way of renewing Hillsdale Local School’s income tax levy. 1,368 voters approved the renewal, 1,416 did not. On May 2, the levy will get another chance when it appears on the ballots of voters in the Jeromesville and Hayesville areas. The 1.25% […]
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Why are smart home devices so appealing?
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – 89% of U.S. homeowners say smart tech would be a major selling point if they were buying a new home — and they’re noticing a savings on their utility bills after switching to a smart thermostat setup. To learn more, visit Lennox.com/Residential.
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5 books to help you explore the natural beauty of the U.S.
(BPT) – April 22-30 is National Parks Week, the perfect time to get out or start planning a trip to one of the 424 national park sites across the United States. The National Park System dates back to 1916 and encompasses 85 million acres of land across all 50 states. You can easily find a […]
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How today’s beef farmers and ranchers care for the land and focus on sustainability
(BPT) – For families raising cattle, their livelihood depends on the land, and protecting the natural resources they rely on is key to sustaining both the land and the way of life. While sustainability is top of mind every April as Earth Day approaches, beef farmers and ranchers across the country have been dedicated to […]
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Mansfield safety forces tax renewal back on the May 2 ballot
MANSFIELD — The 1/2-percent income tax to support Mansfield’s police officers and firefighters has been one of the most popular issues on the ballot for nearly 25 years. For example, nearly two-thirds of voters supported the four-year renewal issues in 2011, 2015 and 2019. The tax, first approved in 1998, will be back on the […]
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New Treatments May Help Those With Advanced Breast Cancer Live Longer
(StatePoint) As of January 2023, the number of women in the United States with a history of invasive breast cancer is estimated to be 3.1 million and is expected to increase by 12% to 4 million in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is highly treatable when caught at the early stages […]
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Madison National Honor Society students pitch in on Spring Clean-Up Day
MADISON TOWNSHIP — National Honor Society members from Madison Comprehensive High School participated in the 2nd annual Spring Clean-Up Day at the Madison Community Youth Park over the weekend. Beds were mulched, signs were hung and fields were readied for the upcoming baseball/softball season. Many members grew up playing on these fields and were excited […]
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Road openings and closings announced by ODOT and Richland Co. Engineer
RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. Route 42 culvert repairs – NEW IMPACTS – U.S. 42, just north of Barr Road, will be reduced to one lane of traffic on Monday, April 24 for culvert repairs. Traffic […]
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Ginseng seized in Richland County among Division of Wildlife sale
Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently auctioned off $51,542 of ginseng and yellow root that was forfeited from illegal possession cases. That total came from 59.7 pounds of ginseng and 3.1 pounds of yellow root […]