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In the "Sound of Ideas" series "Get to NEO a Leader," host Rick Jackson talks to mayors and city managers throughout Northeast Ohio about the assets and challenges in their part of the region. What community should they highlight next? Send your ideas to us now!
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Gov. Mike DeWine, declaring a consumer product emergency, has ordered a temporary ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products, like THC infused drinks and edibles sold outside of licensed dispensaries in Ohio.
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Local federal workers could miss paychecks and area organizations could see funding cuts because of the standoff in Washington D.C.
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We'll talk with the CEO of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District about a new multi-million dollar project that aims to keep sewage off Edgewater Beach after heavy rains.
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Nutrition misinformation is spreading faster than ever, often disguised as expert advice. In 2022, more than 58% of adults turned to the internet for health or medical information. Today, experts explore how misleading claims gain traction and offer tips to help people separate fact from fiction.
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We explore the challenges facing Piketon, a village in Pike County, through a new film premiering this week at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival.