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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OH: Community Issues and Volunteering

Aaryn's husband Ken, Samantha, Aaryn and Amy, a Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter. (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs

This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who've adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn't …

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More than 1 million Ohioans live in
Grants offer Ohioans funding to improve food access, housing and more

A community of older residents in Alliance, Ohio, now has better access to fresh foods, thanks to funding to help local people convert a vacant space …

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By 2030, more than 1 in 5 Americans will be at least 65 years old and by 2050, the number of people aged 60 and older globally is expected to double to more than 2 billion. (Cala Serrano/Adobe Stock)
Older adults and climate advocacy

While scientists say extreme climate changes are happening more frequently, a new study aims to link aging adults to its risks and their potential to …

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Among military and veteran caregivers, 43% face financial setbacks such as increasing debt or loss of personal savings, according to research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio military and veteran families struggle with caregiving costs

Ohioans who provide care for veterans spend on average more than $1,100 yearly of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving…

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Funding from AARP helped create a project in Amesville aimed at mitigating the decline in pollinators.(Adobe Stock)
Grant Application Window Still Open for Shovel-Ready Community Projects

Funding is available to help shovel-ready community projects in Ohio get going in 2022, but there is not much time left to apply. The AARP Community …

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Ohio's hunger-relief network provides food and personal care items to nearly one million Ohioans each month. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Ohio's Hunger-Fighting Network Navigates New Challenges

In the latest COVID variant surge, Ohio's hunger-relief network is facing unique challenges. With missed wages due to illness, quarantining and …

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Helping the one in eight Ohioans whose family is food insecure is one way to build more equitable communities. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio Volunteers Strive for Unity through Service

Ohioans from all over the state will answer Martin Luther King, Junior's call to action today. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a …

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According to a November Gallup poll, from 2001 through 2019, at least 42% of Americans reported that their mental health was
Ohio Faith Leader: Rely On Community in Uncertain New Year

The new year is just around the corner, and one Ohio faith leader is asking folks to find comfort in community during uncertain times. With the …

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Cincinnati Public Art Boosts Community Ties, Quality of Life

By Marianne Dhenin for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Ohio News Service, reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …

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Volunteering at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter is one way to honor Dr. King's legacy of service. (Adobe Stock)
"What Are You Doing for Others?" Ohioans Answer Dr. King’s Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the midst of challenging times, volunteers throughout Ohio are showing their commitment to improving their communities. For the …

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Ohio Children Services workers have added some new priorities during the pandemic, including helping families whose kids are struggling with online classes. (Adobe Stock)
Saluting Ohio's 'Selfless, Courageous' Child Protection Workers

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Throughout September, some of the first responders for Ohio families in crisis have been lauded for their commitment. During …

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is using TikTok to spread public-health messages among youths. <br />(ohiochannel.org)
TikTok Dance Inspires Social Distancing Among Young Ohioans

By Ashley Johnson/Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration Dancing in a white-an…

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