COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: [Category: BizEnergy] * * * Erikka Storch Named Charles Patton Volunteer of the Year * When it comes to community service, Erikka Storch doesn't just show up; she leads the way. As External Affairs Manager at APCo, Erikka has been selected as the 2025 Charles Patton Volunteer of the Year for her extraordinary dedication to giving back and her ability to inspire others to do the same. Erikka's outsta  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November * Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website. PBS-WCML, Ch. 14, Nov. 30: Great Lakes Now * Matthew Smith, visiting associate professor of History, was interviewed for the PBS program Great Lakes Now. Smith discusses the history of the Erie Canal as a follow-up to his article recently published by The Conversation  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Slammed for "Insane," Video "So Dumb, his Fans Think it's AI" * Mediaite: 'ENOUGH': Meghan McCain Outraged at Vivek Ramaswamy's Deleted Plan for Year-Round School "Republican commentator Meghan McCain branded Vivek Ramaswamy's (R) plan to keep kids in school year-round as "absolutely insane."" "McCain then eviscerated the idea. "This is an absolutely insane idea - completely remo  more

KENT, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Nature on Tap Director of Wick Poetry Center will give book chat at monthly 'Tap Talk' program. * "The Nature of Our Times," the new book from the Poets for Science initiative at Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center, will be the subject of an upcoming Tap Talk at North Water Brewing Company. Tap Talks are sponsored by the Kent Historical Society monthly at 7 p.m. at North Water Brewing, 101 Crain Ave., Kent.  more

KENT, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * University Relationships and Readiness Earn Emergency Recognition Kent State University has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative, a new recognition program launched by the county * Preparedness isn't created during a crisis; it's built in the relationships and planning formed well before. As part of Portage County's plan to encourage and honor community partners who prepare, pla  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Finding for Recovery of $3,409.70 Issued Against Former Village of Cloverdale Fiscal Officer Over Penalties from Late Payments A finding for recovery of $3,409.70 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Cloverdale in Putnam County over penalties from late tax and pension system payments. Gwen Spencer and her bonding company are jointly and severall  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Why undisturbed sleep is important to brain injury recovery In mice with TBI, disrupted sleep linked to reduced REM, more fatigue * A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that fragmented sleep in injured mice is linked to a loss of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and increased fatigue. Specifically, the research shows that fragmen  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State Expands MBA Access With New Courses at Adena's PACCAR Medical Education Center * Shawnee State University is expanding access to advanced business education in the region by offering Master of Business Administration courses at the PACCAR Medical Education Center, located on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus in Chillicothe. The initiative is part of SSU's commitment to bringing flexib  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Institute Receives More Than $860,000 to Support Regional Civics Teachers By Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo's Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership is preparing to launch a three-year professional development program supporting middle and high school teachers and strengthening civic education across the region. The Fundamental Principles Initiative is supported by a $866,372 America  more