Northeast Ohio

When a rural county saw their opioid overdose deaths rise, they knew they were in trouble. Their urgent efforts to change this issue are now paying off. But suddenly this year, they had an increase in overdose deaths. We dive into why the numbers grew.

4th graders and best friends Aiden Burns and Kyle Crisman are collecting winter clothing items for the homeless this year.

For the last several years, a local man has been helping hundreds of homeless stay warm during Northeast Ohio’s harsh winters.

Having a baby takes loads of money, something many expectant families know all too well, often leading to financial stress.

Cleveland homeowners are waking up with vacating notices on their front doors but it’s not because they didn’t pay the rent or mortgage, it’s because of a toxic issue plaguing their home, lead paint.

Ohio will be receiving $808 million in opioid settlement funds, and the President of Harm Reduction Ohio wants that to be invested in what they’re calling “proven tactics that will save lives”.

Twelve people overdosed in just two days this week.

A bill proposed by a Republican State Senator is looking to expand what medical conditions can qualify for medical marijuana. Senator Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) proposed the bill to “improve the medical marijuana program in Ohio.”

The EPA has issued a notice of violation to Republic Steel for excessive lead air emissions from the company’s facility at 2633 8th Street in Northeast in Canton, according to a press release.

An area not-for-profit is struggling to meet the needs of increased enrollment of seniors and the disabled because of staffing shortages and competition for talent.

University Hospitals is seeking patients with the condition to participate in a study to test a drug that could help individuals recover progranulin, a protein that is greatly reduced by the disease.

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