🦃 Ohio hunters bag over 14,000 wild turkeys this spring season. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports 14,355 birds harvested across the state through May 11, 2025. This total comes from 23 days of hunting in the south zone counties, nine days in the northeast zone, and 1,740 turkeys taken during the youth hunting weekend. Belmont County leads with 425 turkeys harvested, followed closely by Monroe County with 422. The spring turkey season continues until May 18 in the south zone and June 1 in the northeast zone, with hunters limited to one bearded turkey each.
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🏳️⚧️ Trans student's activism project banned by school administrators. Dublin Jerome High School senior Corinne Embi was barred from presenting her women's studies final project on combating transphobia. Administrators initially approved her flyers for a demonstration and teach-in, but later removed them and prohibited her from proceeding, allegedly calling trans people "a controversial topic." Embi has moved her teach-in to a local library and believes the school's decision reflects systemic transphobia rather than individual prejudice. The incident occurs amid new Ohio legislation restricting transgender students' bathroom access and what Embi describes as an increasingly right-leaning school environment.
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🏆 McClain FFA members strike gold at Ohio State Convention. Brenna Wright earned first place in the state with her fruit and nut proficiency project. Maguire Ross and Reese Roble also claimed top honors with their Environmental Systems Science Fair Project. All three students have earned the prestigious opportunity to advance their projects to the national level. Their achievements in early May showcase the exceptional talent within the McClain FFA chapter.
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