Ohio is working at every angle to attack the substance abuse epidemic that continues to grip our region. A recent change could make a big difference in the way we think about and therefore react to drug overdoses. For many of us, the overdose data with which we are familiar involves ...
On April 2, the OneOhio Foundation will open its grant application portal, allowing agencies across the state to apply for funds that will go toward opioid recovery, treatment and prevention programs. We implore local agencies and organizations to take advantage of it. As part of Region 7 ...
Though last week’s primary election in the Mahoning Valley produced its fair share of winners and losers, perhaps the biggest defeat of all was socked to the health of participatory democracy. In a word, voter turnout was disheartening. How disheartening? In the Mahoning Valley, only ...
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing to illuminate the issue of smoking / tobacco addiction in our community and to advocate for increased support in “smoking cessation” or quitting. Smoking is a significant public health problem, and it’s important that we take action to help people quit this ...
Throughout my life, “March Madness” has been a popular term. Since I was young, this time of year would bring several different things. When I was younger, my friends and I would plan how we were going to play hookey and watch the first rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. I ...
DEAR EDITOR: I had never seen a total solar eclipse until one crossed through my hometown in 2017. Even when thousands of people started flocking to our rural patch of prairie from all over the world, I just knew it was overhyped. It wasn’t. I went from not being sure I would cross the ...