Columbus ranks low in mobility for low income kids
A nationwide Harvard Berkeley study finds Columbus among the least promising U.S. metros for intergenerational mobility. It shows Columbus at No. 46 of large metros, with only 5.1 percent of children in bottom income and reaching top fifth by age 30. Experts urge deeper local analysis.
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Ohio Senate bill seeks Medicaid expansion Here
Democratic Sen Capri Cafaro proposes expanding and reforming Medicaid to cap growth at 3.5 percent annually, aiming to cover more Ohioans while trimming state costs. The plan includes budget controls, nursing facility rate cuts, a bipartisan review panel, and measures to help recipients gain higher paying jobs.
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Ohio State Fair draws crowd amid food and traffic notes
On day five of the Ohio State Fair Sunday crowds formed long lines at concession stands and triggered traffic backups on Interstate 71. Spokeswoman Alicia Shoults noted the overall attendance is near last year’s, with four days totaling about 235,000. Families like Angela Lucero’s budget to manage costs, packing lunches while still indulging in fair foods such as pizza, hot dogs and cotton candy.
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Outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease Kill Five in Ohio
Investigators linked the Reynoldsburg Wesley Ridge Retirement Community water system and cooling tower to a Legionnaires' outbreak that has sickened 30 residents and caused five deaths. The state health department is testing to determine causes of a second death and an outbreak at an auto parts plant in St Marys. Residents are advised to avoid tap water until testing concludes. The retirement center has hyper-chlorinated and superheated water and is adding shower filters. The deaths bring the total to five at the Reynoldsburg facility and one at the St Marys plant remains under investigation.
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Akron doctor ties chosen daughter by Turner syndrome bond
Dr Catherine Melver a geneticist at Akron Children's Hospital and former Turner Syndrome Society president adopts a Chinese girl with Turner syndrome Zoe joining the family after an email inquiry. Melver diagnosed with Turner syndrome himself at age 7, shares insights on the condition and family planning. The story highlights the genetic link and adoption journey within Akron.
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