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Hands‑On Learning Takes Over Independence Schools

July 27, 2026

In Independence, Ohio, science classrooms have turned into real‑life labs over the past year. A new program dropped worksheets for experiments, letting kids investigate, build, and share their discoveries instead of just reading about them. The shift moves students from passive note‑taking to act

education

Local Students Shine in National Honors

July 24, 2026

A handful of students from Osceola County have recently earned notable academic recognitions at universities across the United States. In May 2026, Logan Nicoll from Reunion graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, while Gabriel De Luca

entertainment

New French Fans Find Philly's Charm

July 20, 2026

Alex and Tom, two friends from Boulogne‑Billancourt, first met when they were 12 and loved soccer. Their friendship grew in a Delaware soccer camp at Eastern University, sparking their first U. S. adventure. Scholarships later sent them to colleges in Ohio and Mississippi, but the 2020 pandemic stop

health

Lake‑Side Losses: Four Bodies Found in Northeast Ohio Waters

July 18, 2026

The past week has seen a grim pattern unfold along the shores of Northeast Ohio, with four bodies recovered from local lakes and rivers. A man between 45 and 65 years old washed ashore at Clifton Beach on Thursday, but officials cannot yet identify him. He is the latest victim among a 5‑year‑old, a

health

Lettuce Link: Taco Bell’s Fresh Start After Parasite Alert

July 17, 2026

The CDC has warned that shredded iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia may carry a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. The outbreak, which has already touched more than 30 states, is linked to a single lettuce supplier identified by the FDA. While

health

Cyclospora Cases Rise, but Iowa Stays Safe

July 17, 2026

The parasite cyclospora is causing a sudden spike in stomach illnesses across the U. S. , with more than 4, 000 reported cases in 34 states. In Iowa, health officials have counted 57 infections by mid‑July 2026, most of which are linked to travel abroad. None of these cases connect to the nationwide

politics

Senator Moreno Shares Views on Tech, Politics and Iran

July 17, 2026

Bernie Moreno, a new Republican senator from Ohio, spent time talking to reporters in the basement of the Russell Senate Building. He began by criticizing what he calls “dumb, lazy politicians” on Capitol Hill. Moreno said that when lawmakers can’t solve problems, they create new bills instead

politics

A Quiet Shift Toward Power

July 17, 2026

The United States is slowly moving away from a system where people choose their leaders. A new order says that anyone who talks against the government can be treated as a terrorist. This rule was written in September 2025 and ignores the First Amendment. A group of officials, led by a senio

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

technology

Akron Wins Big Boost for Polymer Innovation

July 16, 2026

A new funding program from the National Science Foundation has picked Akron, Ohio as a key hub for polymer technology. The grant, part of the Regional Innovation Engines initiative, can award up to $160 million over ten years. The money will go toward new research, turning ideas into products, train