BEREA, Ohio, April 18 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: In just her second job out of college, Melissa Waddell '19 has risen to director of development for Cleveland Public Theatre. Melissa Waddell '19 has used the diverse knowledge, mentors and skills she gained as a student at Baldwin Wallace University to launch her professional career to new heights. She states that the coursework at BW taught her the ropes of her field and gave her meaningful connections outside of  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: HuffPost: Senate Democrats In Tough Races Out-Raise GOP Rivals By Daniel Marans April 16, 2024 * The fundraising edge spanned the country and across different kinds of candidates. Democratic incumbents in Nevada, Ohio, Montana, and Pennsylvania; candidates in open races in Michigan, Maryland and Arizona; and challengers running against GOP incumbents in Texas and Florida all brought in mor  more

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 18 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news on April 17, 2024: Youngstown, OH, and Brentwood, TN -- Mercy Health - Youngstown and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, broke ground today on a new behavioral health hospital. The new hospital is the result of a joint venture partnership between Mercy Health - Youngstown and Lifepoint Behavioral Health that was announced last year. The 61,900-square-foot facility, 72-  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 18 -- Miami University issued the following news: Miami University students were recognized for their 2023 work in journalism, winning a record-number 26 awards at the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) regional competition. Fourteen were first-place winners in the annual regional Mark of Excellence (MOE) competition sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists and 12 were MOE finalists. "Our students are doing important, thoughtful reporting on the communiti  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 18 -- Miami University issued the following news: Miami University's Freedom Summer of '64 Award will have two recipients in 2024. Carol Anderson '81 M.A. '82 and the Western College Alumnae Association will receive the honor, given annually to champions of civil rights and social justice. "The award is given each year to a distinguished leader and/or group that has inspired the nation to advance civil rights and social justice," said Cristina Alcalde, vice president, Off  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: By Karen Davis A dog from Little Rock, Arkansas, a cat from Portland, Oregon, and a New York City rabbit captured the kookiest name crowns in Nationwide's(R) Wacky Pet Names campaign. Congratulations to Molly from Corporate, Tony "Scarface" Baloney and Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder for their first-place finishes in the dog, cat and exotic pet name categories, respectively. Each year, the nation's pet health insur  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: New research from experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital shows a spike in emergency department visits among youth for prescription opioid overdoses during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for increased prevention efforts for children and teens. The study, published today in PLOS ONE, found that despite an overall decrease in emergency depar  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After recent reporting revealed that "shady car salesman" Bernie Moreno sold the Chinese-made Buick Envision for years and lied about it, Ohio workers are saying that Moreno's "business decisions hurt Mahoning Valley workers and families" and "[took] jobs away from Americans." In Youngstown yesterday, Ohio workers said "Moreno does not care about anyone besides himself" and they "can't trust him." Read / Watch Mor  more

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, April 18 -- Progressive Insurance issued the following news release: Progressive Insurance has announced the list of agents who achieved a Priority 20 standing in 2023. Recognizing 20 high-performing agents in the Progressive PrioritySM program, this distinction is awarded annually to Priority agents who are committed to placing preferred auto, home and condo business with Progressive Insurance. "When I received the latest list of agencies that achieved Priority 20 stat  more