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Ohio launches first statewide brain capital alliance
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The Ohio Brain Capital Alliance has launched as the nation’s first statewide brain capital initiative, aiming to pair Ohio’s AI push with investment in brain health, education and workforce skills.
Best Beach Bars tops 1,200 listings and launches certification badge
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Best Beach Bars says its beach-bar directory has passed 1,200 listings across the U.S., Hawaii and the Caribbean, and it is rolling out a new Beach Bum Certified badge for locations personally vetted by its founder or a trusted associate.
Ohio groups send founders to Black Tech Week with bus and lodging support
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Ohio Startup Network, EPIC Learning Today and Lightship are helping Columbus and Cleveland entrepreneurs get to Black Tech Week in Cincinnati with chartered buses, subsidized lodging and pre-event networking.
Ohio study finds 81% of 2026 legislative primaries were uncontested
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A new Ohio Common Ground Research Center white paper says 181 of 223 Ohio House and Senate primary contests in 2026 had only one candidate, leaving most voters with no choice at the primary stage.
Ohio State data to spotlight Linshom Medical respiratory sensor at anesthesia meeting
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Research from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been selected for an oral abstract presentation at the 2026 ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting in San Diego.
Ohio State expert warns viral ‘maxxing’ trends can backfire
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center experts say social media’s “maxxing” health trends can push people toward extreme routines that lack evidence and may cause harm.
Ohio sends two students to 2026 National Youth Science Camp
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The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Benjamin Bartyzel of Cleveland and Samarth Khandelwal of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.
2immersive4u wins first Emmy for 'Somewhere to Hide'
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2immersive4u won its first Emmy at the 2026 Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards for the original song “Somewhere to Hide,” taking the Musical Composition/Arrangement category.
Ohio Victim Witness Association unveils renewed brand identity
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The Ohio Victim Witness Association launched a new brand identity on July 9, 2026, to better reflect its role in victim services and advocacy across Ohio. The rollout is aimed at strengthening OVWA’s visibility, partnerships and support for crime…
Stringers Society launches youth pocket reset program for lacrosse sticks
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Stringers Society says its Youth Pocket Reset Program helps young lacrosse players fix factory-strung sticks instead of buying new gear.
Ohio State survey finds many young adults lack a primary care doctor
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A national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found 29% of adults ages 18-29 do not have a primary care doctor, and fewer than half of those who do had a checkup in the past year.
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.
Sternwheel Festival marks 50 years with fireworks, drones and air show on the Ohio River
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The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary and the U.S. semiquincentennial with a three-day event in Marietta, Ohio, and Williamstown, West Virginia, from Sept. 11-13, 2026. Organizers say the Saturday night show will…
Ohio University president to keynote WIIC 2026 summit in Put-in-Bay
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Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will headline WIIC 2026 on June 24-25 in Ohio’s Lake Erie Islands as healthcare, innovation and economic development leaders meet to build partnerships and drive regional growth.
OneDose speeds EMS recall alerts across Northeast Ohio
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University Hospitals used OneDose to notify 1,315 EMS providers within hours after an epinephrine recall hit 1,093 drug boxes across more than 100 agencies in Northeast Ohio. The same-day alert helped crews pull affected boxes from service and…
Innovative Leadership Institute launches boardroom think tank on decision speed
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The Innovative Leadership Institute has launched a think tank focused on how boards and executive teams make faster, better decisions in complex environments.
A-Team Transmissions launches new website for Central Ohio drivers
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A-Team Transmissions has rolled out a new website aimed at making its diagnostic-first service easier to find online for Columbus-area drivers.
Columbus Granite says printed quartz is reshaping Ohio kitchen remodels
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Columbus Granite released new guidance on printed quartz, a high-definition countertop material the company says is quickly replacing traditional engineered quartz and natural marble in Ohio kitchens.
Texas tops new ranking of best states for homesteading
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A new DeerBusters study ranks all 50 states on homesteading feasibility, putting Texas first and Montana and Wyoming close behind.
SME honors manufacturing researchers and engineers at NAMRC 54
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SME recognized top researchers, engineers and students at the 54th North American Manufacturing Research Conference at Penn State University on June 18, 2026. Awards highlighted work in sustainable manufacturing, real-time monitoring, and bold new…
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