🏠 Ohio adoption program hits remarkable 15,000 foster children milestone. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption achieved this breakthrough over 20 years through their Wendy's Wonderful Kids program, with Ohio leading the charge. More than 10% of these adoptions occurred in Ohio, the first state to fully implement the initiative. The Foundation's CEO Rita Soronen celebrates the achievement while emphasizing their ultimate goal: ensuring no child ages out of foster care without a family. Each year, approximately 20,000 children age out of the system, driving the foundation's mission to find permanent homes faster.
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🗳️ Ten candidates vie for Columbus school board in high-stakes May primary. The Franklin County Board of Elections has certified candidates for three open Columbus City School board seats and one City Council position. For Council District 7, which covers downtown and surrounding areas, three candidates qualified to compete for Otto Beatty III's vacant seat. Current school board members Michael Cole, Ramona Reyes, and Christina Vera are stepping aside, opening the door for new leadership. The primary election on May 6 will narrow the field to two candidates per seat.
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💊 Ohio pharmacy crisis deepens as state dips below 2,000 locations. A new dashboard launched by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy reveals a troubling 7% decrease in pharmacies statewide, with 191 chain locations closing last year alone. The interactive tool tracks pharmacy deserts, closures, and access trends across urban and rural areas. The dashboard aims to help policymakers and community leaders monitor and address emerging pharmacy access issues. For the first time in over a decade, Ohio's pharmacy count has fallen to 1,869 locations, raising concerns about residents' access to essential medications.
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