Ohio considers expanding voucher program to private and homeschooling options
Ohio lawmakers and Governor DeWine push to widen EdChoice eligibility beyond 250 percent of poverty level, increasing access to state funds for private and religious schools or homeschooling. The plan faces constitutional questions and divides lawmakers as they finalize the budget, with current EdChoice supporting over 60,000 students at nearly 350 million dollars annually.
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Ohio
Ohio Department of Education
Office of Budget and Man
GOP
Mike DeWine
Medina hosts 40th Medina County Special Olympics invitational
About 600 athletes from Northeast Ohio competed at Medina High School in tennis, volleyball, powerlifting, bocce, and track and field. The event uses medals for first to third places and ribbons for fourth to sixth. Between 200 and 300 volunteers assist, many returning year after year, making the weekend run smoothly.
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Medina
Ohio
Medina County
Medina High School
Amy Smith
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Brunswick residents oppose I-71 interchange petition in North Park
Brunswick residents gathered at North Park to sign a petition opposing an additional Interstate 71 interchange on Boston Road. Volunteers touted strong local support while citing concerns over taxes light pollution maintenance and crime. Strongsville interest prompted feasibility studies as Brunswick Hills Hinckley pass resolutions against the project with a Monday petition outreach scheduled at 3595 Grafton Road.
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North Park
Boston Road
Shrea Kellums
Kellums
Michelle Bolger
Strongsville
Mike DeWine
Drake Road
Grafton Road
Brunswick Hills
Hinckley
Nancy Frognowski
Sue Mazzola
Native plant sale aids Medina County parks effort
Visitors attended the Oenslager Nature Center sale in Sharon Township to buy native plants such as black eyed Susan and Culver's root. Shelley Tender grows plants from locally collected seeds and donates them to the Friends of Medina County Parks, funding park district projects and supplies. The three year fundraiser makes native plants accessible while supporting environmental goals.
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Sharon Township
Sharon
Friends of the
Medina County Park District
Shelley Tender
Park District
Natural Resource Department
Medina County
Friends of
Medina County Parks
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