Ohio to hire up to 1500 teachers with federal aid
Ohio schools could use about 46 million to hire 1000 to 1500 teachers under a 1.2 billion federal component aimed at reducing class sizes. State officials warn funds may be short lived as annual reallocations loom. Clinton aides pledge ongoing support, while funding will flow through states to districts with discretion on use.
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Glenn chats with wife before Oct space shuttle launch
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP John Glenn 77 will be oldest person to ride a rocket lifting off Oct 29 aboard Discovery He chats with his wife Annie during a countdown test and reflects on risk, the Right Stuff, and decades of spaceflight history The former senator weighs the benefits against the dangers and prepares for medical tests and electrodes during the mission.
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Zebra mussels turn Ohio River green water risk warning
University of Cincinnati biologist Michael Miller warns zebra mussels may clear the Ohio River, enabling blue green algae growth that can taint taste and odor and pose toxicity risks. The green tint could worsen water treatment for cities relying on the river, with broader effects as mussel populations rise.
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Churches woo Generation X with targeted services in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati a church outreach seeks to lure Generation X by addressing young professionals who view Christianity as boring, irrelevant, cold and unfriendly. Leaders note many in the 20s and 30s lack religious background yet crave spiritual connection, with polls showing lower weekly church attendance among younger groups compared to older generations.
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Candidate uses religion in ad in Ohio race
Cleveland AP report on Marcia Luecke a Republican judge candidate from Broadview Heights running a religious themed ad for the November election. Luecke a Summit County Juvenile Court magistrate says the message shows moral accountability but won t allow religion in court. Critics from the ACLU worry the ad signals a single faith influence while Luecke insists voters deserve to know her faith.
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Ohio unemployment rate holds at 4.3 percent in September
Ohio's unemployment rate stayed at 4.3 percent in September, with 5.551 million employed and 249,000 unemployed. The state noted a 1,000 drop in employed and a 3,000 fall in unemployed from August, while year over year losses and gains showed 78,000 more workers employed and 10,000 fewer unemployed.
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Unemployment Rates By Ohio County September
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services reports September unemployment by county. Carroll 4.8 Champaign 3.5 Clark 4.3 Clermont 3.5 Clinton 2.8 Columbiana 5.4 Coshocton 4.5 Crawford 6.0 Cuyahoga 4.6 Darke 4.5 Defiance 3.9. Ninnspapredkct remains unreadable.
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