🎭 A theater legend exits the stage after 40 years. Joe Worman, who died at 93, served as the Ohio Theatre's stage manager from 1955 until his retirement in 1995. Throughout his four-decade career, Worman collected autographs from countless celebrities who performed at the historic venue, including Bette Davis, Betty Ford, Donny Osmond, Tony Randall, and Red Skelton. His office door became famous for its collection of signatures from the stars who passed through the theater. Even in retirement, Worman maintained his flair for the classics, showing off his 1962 Corvette as recently as 2021.
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👶 Ohio fights alarming infant mortality rates with innovative community partnerships. OhioHealth is working with programs like CelebrateOne and CHAMPS to reduce infant deaths in a state ranked 43rd nationally for infant mortality. The E.M.P.A.T.H.Y Experience educates healthcare workers about unconscious bias and structural racism that contribute to disparities in infant care. CDC data shows non-Hispanic Black infants die at 2.4 times the rate of white infants, highlighting the urgent need for these initiatives. OhioHealth's commitment spans education, breastfeeding support, and prenatal care across their hospitals that deliver most of Franklin County's babies.
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🏠 Ohio officials unite behind bold property tax relief plan. County leaders from all 88 Ohio counties are endorsing comprehensive recommendations to address the growing property tax crisis affecting homeowners statewide. The proposal includes expanding the Homestead Program for seniors and disabled residents, shifting tax benefits toward owner-occupied properties, and limiting school districts' ability to increase revenue from rising valuations. Officials also recommend creating targeted relief options like deferrals and credits based on residents' ability to pay. The collaborative effort aims to bring "fairness, sustainability, and targeted relief" to millions struggling with rising property taxes.
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