Department of Biological Sciences professor is an international expert known for his Lake Erie HABs research Read More of "BGSU’s Davis named to global steering committee for harmful algal blooms"

Researchers caution well intentioned gift givers against handing out presents that could be perceived by the recipient as a money saving measure. Read More of "Ohio State study: To give or not to give - gift recipients don't like presents with money-saving intent"

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued $725,088 in civil justice grants for 19 courts and court-related associations to help low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged Ohioans who need legal assistance. Read More of "Supreme Court of Ohio issues more than $725,000 in civil justice grants"

(BPT) Can't sleep? You're not alone. Only 11% of Americans say they get excellent sleep on a regular basis, while 18% report poor or not good sleep quality, and the rest are somewhere in between.* Read More of "How to create a bedroom oasis that's optimal for excellent sleep"

A Maryland man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 30 months in prison for cyberstalking victims in the Southern District of Ohio. Read More of "Maryland man sentenced to prison for cyberstalking Ohio victims"

A federal grand jury has indicted a Scioto County man and several of his family members and associates with charges related to a child sex trafficking operation. The man allegedly exchanged drugs obtained in Columbus and elsewhere for sexual access to the children of drug-addicted mothers. Read More of "Nine arrested, charged federally in connection to human trafficking operation involving drugs exchanged for sexual access to children"

New Ohio State University research supports the reliability of the adage that first impressions are lasting impressions. Read More of "Ohio State study supports notion that first impressions are important"

The Ohio Supreme Court recently affirmed the life sentence of a Cuyahoga County woman who conspired to murder a police informant and was complicit in the acts leading to his death. Read More of "Supreme Court of Ohio upholds woman’s life sentence for conspiring to kill informant"

Summer heat is fueling white, pink, yellow and purple blooms across Ohio’s state nature preserves. Ohio’s natural landscapes are adorned with a seemingly endless variety of colorful explosions during the summer months. Read More of "Beauty in bloom at Ohio’s state nature preserves"

There’s a bit of an intellectual fistfight going on these days about free expression — and we all have a stake in the outcome. Read More of "Fighting over the meaning of First Amendment freedoms"

The Office of Justice Programs recently announced that it has awarded over $35 million in grant funding to support the Regional Information Sharing Systems network. Composed of six regional centers and the RISS Technology Support Center, RISS encompasses more than 9,000 local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement and public safety agencies, which work together to share information and respond to the unique crime problems of each region. Read More of "Office of Justice Programs awards more than $35 million to support Regional Information Sharing Systems"

United States Attorney Justin Herdman announced recently that a federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned a six-count indictment charging Andrew V. Thomas, age 34, of Maple Heights with three counts of wire fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft. Read More of "Ohio man charged with elder fraud"

(BPT) Over the past several months, families have been helping stop the spread of COVID-19 and keeping their loved ones safe by staying home as much as possible. As communities across the country begin to reopen, you can help your child stay healthy by keeping any scheduled appointments for well-child visits and rescheduling appointments that may have been missed. Read More of "Protect your child's health: Don't delay well-child visits"

The Ohio Supreme Court recently indefinitely suspended a Lorain County attorney for repeatedly neglecting client matters and failing to cooperate with disciplinary proceedings. Read More of "Attorney indefinitely suspended for neglecting several clients"

(StatePoint) Many Americans are feeling the effects of job loss and furloughs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For people with a chronic condition, loss of insurance coverage can create additional stress during this uncertain time. However, it’s vitally important for them to stay adherent to their medication to maintain their health and to reduce their risk of complications from COVID-19. Read More of "How to save money on prescriptions if you lost coverage"

‘Investigator/Caregiver’ sought $2.5 million in Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans Read More of "Ohio business owner charged with COVID-relief fraud"

The Ohio EPA has announced that several communities will receive financial assistance as part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative to help low- to moderate-income homeowners repair and replace failing household sewage treatment systems (HSTS). Health departments in Erie, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood counties will each receive $250,000 in H2Ohio funding to replace failing household sewage treatment systems. Read More of "Ohio EPA announces H2Ohio funding to replace failing household sewage treatment systems"

In response to a call to International Bar Association (IBA) Group Member firms to nominate legal aid providers to receive a portion of the newly created IBA funding program to support vital legal aid services during the COVID-19 crisis, the IBA has received 48 nominations. The submitted nominations are for legal aid entities operating in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America and reflect the diversity of jurisdiction of IBA Group Member firms and their respective collaborations. Read More of "IBA receives nominations from across the globe for new frontline legal aid fund"

The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 22nd, heard three oral arguments, including one asking if a broken-into camper housed at storage facility qualify as ‘unoccupied structure’? Read More of "Supreme Court of Ohio considers if an unused camping trailer is legally “unoccupied”"

The University of Toledo, after consultations with the Board of Trustees, announced this month that it is postponing the Request for Proposals (RFP) process indefinitely, and will focus our immediate efforts on stabilizing the University of Toledo Medical Center’s (UTMC) fiscal challenges. The RFP was one aspect of the University’s ongoing research to explore all possible options for the future of the hospital. Read More of "UToledo postpones RFP process; continues hospital stabilization efforts"