AKRON, Ohio, June 6 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news: The Excellence in Education Awards recognize outstanding contributions to education that model excellence through thoughtful engagement of education principles, innovation and adaptation. 2023 Regional Recipients Junior Rangers: Ecosystem Explorers! Heather Berenson Region 3, 4, 5 (Midwest) | Cuyahoga Valley National Park The Junior Ranger Ecosystem Explorers program provides field trips where local students learn to thin  more

BEREA, Ohio, June 5 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: Baldwin Wallace University is one of just 10 higher education institutions named as the "Best Private Colleges in Ohio." Stacker developed the list based on a 2024 data analysis by Niche, which evaluates, measures and ranks metrics for more than 1,500 public and private schools, including academics, value for money, professors, campus and diversity. Niche writes that it scores schools "based on rigorous analysis of   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: Case Western Reserve University ranks No. 27 nationally for the number of U.S. Utility Patents awarded to the university and its researchers, according to 2023 data compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The annual rankings, released June 4 by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), highlights universities nationally for their significant role in advancing innovation and invention   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 5 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: Every year, senior mechanical engineering students at Cedarville University complete a capstone project, a requirement before graduating. These projects allow the students to combine their book knowledge with practical skills they will use in their professional careers. Throughout the years, projects have varied from building race cars and rockets to creating a medical device that can save a person's life after experi  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 6 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP corporate partners Christian Gonzalez and Michael Dailey successfully led the Firm's mergers and acquisitions team in representing Wayne Saving Bancshares Inc. (OTCQX: WAYN) ("Wayne"), the holding company of Wayne Savings Community Bank ("Wayne Savings"), in a merger of equals with Main Street Financial Services Corp. (OTCPK: MSWV) ("Main Street"), the holding company of Main Stre  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 6 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, is pleased to announce the addition of four new specializations within its Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program. Today's announcement continues to add to the University's reputation as Ohio's #1 nonprofit university for online degrees, offering relevant degrees and specializations aligned with a student's specific career interest. Continuin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised Seva Dental, an emerging, rapidly growing dental support organization (DSO), in a series of acquisitions in recent months to establish and significantly expand its platform in Michigan and Ohio. Headquartered in southeastern Michigan, Seva Dental was formed by renowned operators Brandon Halcott and Naimish Patel in November 2023 with help from Holland & Knight attorneys a  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 6 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in O'Brien County, Iowa. The affected farm is a dairy herd, and this is Iowa's first reported case of HPAI within a dairy. To date, APHIS has confirmed over 80   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: While cervical spine injuries (CSI) are uncommon in children, they can be potentially devastating, resulting in quadriplegia - paralysis below the neck affecting both arms and both legs. Detecting CSIs in a clinical setting often requires imaging such as X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, both of which expose children to radiation, which can cause other health issues over  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 5, 2024: Bernie Moreno does not support protections for contraception for women, saying today he "doesn't support" a measure before the Senate to ensure women across the country have access to contraception. Moreno already voted against contraception protections by voting against Issue 1 last year, has said he would overturn the will of Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban if elected, and opposes all   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 5, 2024: As reported in Punchbowl, today kicks off the Pants-On-Fire: Moreno Lies Tour. The statewide press tour will feature local leaders and voters sharing why they can't trust Bernie Moreno and will spotlight the "string of inconsistencies" "dogg[ing]" Moreno on the campaign trail as he tries to "rewrit[e] his personal and family history" in a calculated attempt to pander to Ohioans. Read More: * * * Pu  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 4, 2024: Yesterday, Toledo UAW Local 14 President Tony Totty slammed Bernie Moreno for "stiffing" Ohio workers and "trying to pull a fast one" over them after he was caught lying about selling Chinese-made cars and shredding evidence to get out of paying his employees the overtime wages they'd earned. President Totty discussed an open letter signed by UAW presidents across Ohio calling Moreno out for profitin  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, June 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University will host 672 gifted-and-talented elementary and middle schoolers on campus between June 9 and July 26 for four weeklong sessions of the Ohio Wesleyan/Junior League of Columbus (OWjL) Camp. OWjL (pronounced "owl") campers choose from more than 30 classes in humanities, creative arts, mathematics, science, logic, and computers as they make friends and learn it's OK to be smart. This ye  more

DAYTON, Ohio, June 6 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release: Sinclair Community College dental hygiene students gained valuable hands-on skills by providing dental care to 45 refugee children during a special clinic held on Monday, June 3, 2024. The Sinclair students provided teeth cleaning and basic dental check-ups for the children from several countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Colombia. The event was part of a partnership between Sin  more

DAYTON, Ohio, June 5 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: The University of Dayton will launch the Herr Venture for Change Program to prepare students as entrepreneurs for the common good this fall. The program will offer a nine-credit certificate in social entrepreneurship, which involves creating mission-based businesses that prioritize social impact alongside profits. Students will launch social ventures and, as Herr Scholars, will make meaningful contributions locally and  more

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University issued the following news: Ben Kressbach and Wright State University have developed good chemistry. Kressbach is a dual major in chemistry and music with a minor in biochemistry. Not only is Wright State good for him, but he is good for Wright State thanks to his involvement around campus. What makes his story more unusual is that as a high school student in his native San Antonio, Kressbach had never heard of Wright State until he did a little re  more