Category: Ohio

University Reprimands Associate Professor Who Failed Student for Using Term ‘Biological Women’–Then Rescinds It

Olivia Krolczyk, a student at the University of Cincinnati, received a zero-percent grade because of her use of the term “biological women.” After she took to social media with her story—racking up more than 14,000 comments in the process—the university issued a reprimand to the associate professor who failed Ms. Krolczyk on her project proposal. The…


Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Asks Biden to Declare Major Disaster After Toxic Train Derailment

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday urged President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster in response to the toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine in February. The incident resulted in the release of hazardous chemicals from several rail cars operated by Norfolk Southern and raised health concerns among local residents. DeWine emphasized…


In Ohio’s Amish Country, Sustainable Living Traditions Inspire Entrepreneurism

MILLERSBURG, Ohio—In a warehouse outside of this village in Ohio’s Amish Country, Brenton Wengerd walks along aisles of shelves stocked with 700 varieties of seeds that range from fruits, vegetables, and herbs to flowers, ancient grains, and cover crops. A day earlier, his company—Berlin Seeds—co-hosted the second Food Independence Summit, where gardening and homesteading enthusiasts…


Ex-Ohio House Speaker Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Corruption Conspiracy

Republican Larry Householder, the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a major racketeering conspiracy that rocked the Buckeye State. The punishment, meted out by U.S. district judge Timothy Black, is the maximum penalty allowed under the law. “The court and the…


Sustainable Living Enthusiasts Descend on Ohio’s Amish Country Amid ‘Homesteading Tsunami’

WALNUT CREEK, Ohio—Amid the rolling green hills of eastern Ohio, Amish and Mennonite farms dot the landscape along roads traveled by horse-drawn buggies and automobiles. Here, self-sufficient living is a way of life. This is a reason why the Food Independence Summit has already become one of the country’s largest sustainable living events where experts…


Man Fleeing Ohio Police With an Abducted Infant Crashes Into a Home, Killing the Child

TIFFIN, Ohio—A man who abducted a 7-month-old child in Ohio crashed his car into a house while trying to flee from police, killing the infant and critically injuring himself. The crash in Tiffin occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office had sent out an alert regarding the man—whose name…


Train Carrying Hazardous Chemicals Derails in Montana After Bridge Collapses

A train carrying hazardous chemicals plunged into the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana after a bridge collapsed early Saturday morning. Officials said 10 cars belonging to Montana Rail Link (MRL) went into the river at around 6:45 a.m. Three cars reportedly were carrying hot asphalt and four others molten sulphur. Stillwater County Emergency Management reported…


Ohio Father Accused of Killing His 3 Young Sons Indicted on Murder Charges, Could Face Death Penalty

BATAVIA, Ohio—A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges—charges he could face the death penalty for. Chad Doerman, 32, was indicted Thursday on charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping, and assault for the June 15 deaths of his sons, according to Clermont County court records….


Response to Fiery Ohio Derailment Frustrated by Poor Communication and Incomplete Information

OMAHA, Neb.—Firefighters who responded to February’s fiery train derailment in Ohio struggled to immediately identify the hazardous chemicals the train was hauling due to a lack of communication from the railroad, officials said Thursday. During a public hearing in East Palestine — where thousands of residents had to evacuate their homes because of the derailment…


How Dogs Are Revolutionizing Mental Health in an Ohio Jail

Once the “overdose capital” of the United States, Ohio’s Montgomery County is now championing novel treatments for mental health—specifically of the four-legged, furry variety—and the results are nothing short of dramatic. Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said bringing therapy dogs into the jail had a positive response “right away.” Inmates are fighting less, detoxing is…