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Ohio State vaccine enters human trial path for leishmaniasis
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Researchers at The Ohio State University are moving a first-ever leishmaniasis vaccine toward human testing after strong animal results and FDA clearance as an investigational new drug.
Toledo veteran Harold Hoffman turns 101
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Harold Hoffman, a Toledo veteran and the oldest living alumnus of Central Catholic High School, will mark his 101st birthday on Oct. 22 at Glass Peaks Senior Living in Toledo.
LEAD launches Ohio push for stalled anti-trafficking bills
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LEAD Against Trafficking has launched a statewide campaign urging Ohio senators to advance two bipartisan anti-trafficking bills that passed the House but are stalled in committee.
Titan Lighting expands commercial reach across Northeast Ohio
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Titan Lighting says it has grown from a holiday lighting provider into a year-round commercial contractor serving municipalities, businesses, and public venues across Northeast Ohio. The veteran-owned Cleveland company is highlighting projects at…
Tully Rinckey to open first Midwest office in Columbus
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Tully Rinckey PLLC plans to open a Columbus, Ohio office later this year, marking the firm’s first Midwest location.
Lawsuit blames HVAC work for Ohio propane blast that burned firefighter and daughter
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A Northeast Ohio firefighter and his teenage daughter have sued Anderson Heating & Cooling and parent Atrium Home Group over a Montville house explosion that allegedly stemmed from a newly installed propane furnace and gas line.
Brad Moermond Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Ohio
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The National Trial Lawyers has selected Cincinnati criminal defense attorney Brad Moermond of Moermond & Mulligan, LLC for its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers list in Ohio. The recognition highlights his work in criminal defense and puts a…
Mesothelioma Victims Center pushes legal options for former mechanics with asbestos cancer
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto and truck mechanics nationwide who have mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to explore compensation options and legal representation.
AI Rising conference returns to Columbus Oct. 19-20 with practical AI focus
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AI Rising’s third annual conference returns to The Ohio Union in Columbus on Oct. 19-20, bringing together business and technology leaders from companies including AWS, Walmart, Nationwide and Safelite.
RegulatingAI launches 20-episode AI election series ahead of the 2026 midterms
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RegulatingAI has launched AI on the Ballot, a 20-episode series running from June 22 to Nov. 3, 2026, to put candidates and elected officials on the record about AI policy ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Armbruster Moving & Storage marks 25 years with Cleveland growth and awards
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Armbruster Moving & Storage is marking 25 years since brothers Chuck and Gary Armbruster bought a Cleveland Mayflower agency in 2001. The family-owned company says its long record of awards, trained crews and local service has helped it stay…
Carol and Dave Stelts win Canfield giant pumpkin weigh-off with 2,565.5-pound pumpkin
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Carol and Dave Stelts took first place at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers’ annual weigh-off in Canfield, Ohio, with a 2,565.5-pound pumpkin on Oct. 11, 2026. The event drew 41 pumpkins, paid out more than $70,000 in prizes and underscored…
TrueComp names Martha Mathers CEO as it pushes AI compensation platform
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TrueComp has hired GovTech veteran Martha Mathers as CEO as the company expands its AI-powered compensation intelligence platform for public sector agencies.
Investment gains improved state finances, but 24 states still could not cover all bills
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Strong market returns helped lift state finances in 2025, mainly by boosting public pension assets, but Truth in Accounting says 24 states still ended the year unable to pay all of their bills.
Flagman brings Move Over safety campaign to Chattanooga tow show
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Flagman Inc. will showcase its roadside safety education program at the Tennessee Tow Show in Chattanooga on Oct. 16-17, including live demonstrations at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Canfield weigh-off to dangle $70,000 as giant pumpkin growers chase records
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The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will host the Giant Pumpkin World Weigh-Off on Oct. 10 in Canfield, Ohio, drawing top growers from several states for more than $70,000 in prizes.
Dalton Building Enclosures spotlights flush metal wall panels for commercial projects
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Dalton Building Enclosures is emphasizing flush metal wall panels as a flexible option for modern commercial exteriors, with engineering, fabrication, shipping and installation services tied to each project.
Omni Fiber sues Stow over blocked fiber permits
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Omni Fiber filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Stow, Ohio, on Sept. 29, 2026, alleging the city repeatedly blocked permits for its fiber network and violated a March 2026 agreement.
2026 Transition Trucking finalists named ahead of West Point vote
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Kenworth, Fastport and Hiring Our Heroes have named five finalists for the 11th annual Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, which spotlights military veterans building careers in trucking.
PNBC launches voter revival tour across four states
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The Progressive National Baptist Convention is taking a voter education and mobilization campaign to seven cities in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas ahead of early voting.
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