The Ohio Department of Education created an AI policy model for schools to reflect on. Ohio University strives for courses to have individual restrictions on AI use, along with their own policy.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployed agents throughout Columbus on Dec. 16, 2025. Two Ohio State University students were arrested for protesting the border control’s attendance at a school function.
A long-abandoned coal mine in Tablertown has polluted nearby waterways for decades. A recent land purchase and nearly $1 million in state and federal funding will allow cleanup efforts and the expansion of the Tablertown People of Color Museum.
The Lostro has undergone multiple renovations, including the current implication of Playa Bowls. The construction of the superfruit bowl franchise follows guidelines to preserve the building's history.
As the government shutdown paused SNAP benefits for millions, several Athens restaurants offered free meals to residents who rely on the program. With benefits now restored, businesses say they stepped up to help neighbors facing food insecurity during the weeks without assistance.
Two of the four food trucks operating on Ohio University’s campus accept meal swipes and other university dining currency. OU Culinary Services says its current policy, which limits dining-currency use to university-run trucks, helps maintain consistent pricing and supports campus dining operations.
State opioid treatment has been inaccessible to citizens in rural areas due to lack of facilities. The implementation of mobile opioid treatment units will allow for more treatment opportunities in Ohio.
Ohio currently has the driest land in the modern history of the state, increasing the risk of wildfires. Open burning regulations have been put into place to lessen wildfire probability.
President Donald Trump has been pushing for peace after sustaining military aid for Israel earlier in his term. These actions are done to establish praise rather than garner general welfare.
Experiencing scary aspects in life can open the mind to emotions. During the Halloween season, people are invited to be afraid through commercial ideals of fearful activities. Everyday anxieties, such as academics, relationships and achievements, should also be addressed.
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