⚾ Hardin Northern crushes Ridgedale 14-4 in conference showdown. The Northwest Central Conference baseball game took place on April 21, with Ridgedale hosting their conference rivals. The decisive victory showcased Hardin Northern's dominance on the diamond in this regular season matchup. Photos of the game action were captured by Rob McCurdy of the Marion Star.
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💳 Ohio State's medical center is ditching cash and checks soon. Starting May 15, OSU Wexner Medical Center will primarily accept credit cards, debit cards, and digital payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash and checks will only be accepted at their Central Cashiering Office during weekday business hours, though Reverse ATMs are available to convert cash into prepaid cards. Patients can still make payments online, by phone, or through mail. The medical center cites safety, cleanliness, and efficiency as reasons for the change, noting that physical currency can harbor germs.
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💧 Ohio's water future hangs in balance as H2Ohio faces cuts. The program, which prevented 332,000 pounds of phosphorus from entering waterways in 2023 alone, could lose nearly 45% of its funding under the Ohio House budget proposal. This dramatic reduction would eliminate up to one million farm acres from the conservation initiative and significantly reverse water quality gains. The H2Ohio Program has successfully united agricultural and environmental communities in addressing water quality issues through best management practices and wetland projects statewide. Conservation leaders warn these cuts threaten the momentum of a program that's vital for Ohio's environmental health.
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