Good morning, Westerville. The tiny hitchhikers that have been expanding their territory across Ohio can now be identified through your mailbox. Ohio State's groundbreaking mail-in tick testing service arrives just as experts warn that our state's medically concerning tick species have jumped from one to five in just two decades—and they're active year-round. This innovative program not only helps identify potential disease carriers but contributes valuable data to public health monitoring across the state.
Arts and leadership transitions are reshaping Columbus's cultural landscape this week. The Columbus Symphony has appointed Maureen O'Brien as CEO to spearhead an ambitious $275 million campaign for a new riverfront concert hall. Meanwhile, HBO's "Surviving Ohio State" documentary premieres at the Tribeca Festival Monday, produced by George Clooney's company and examining decades of abuse allegations against former university physician Dr. Richard Strauss—a painful chapter in the institution's history that continues to unfold.
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🕷️ Ohio State launches first-ever mail-in tick testing service statewide. The Buckeye Tick Test identifies tick species and screens for diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. While five tick species of medical concern now exist in Ohio—up from just one twenty years ago—experts note these pests are active year-round, not just in summer. The service helps Ohioans identify ticks found on themselves, pets, or livestock, with results contributing to public health monitoring and research. Proper tick removal involves using fine-point tweezers and pulling straight off without twisting.
🎬 HBO documentary exposes decades of sexual abuse at Ohio State. "Surviving Ohio State," premiering at Tribeca Festival Monday, chronicles former university physician Dr. Richard Strauss's abuse of hundreds of student-athletes from 1978-98. The film, produced by George Clooney's company and directed by Eva Orner, features testimonies from survivors while examining the university's handling of the scandal. Despite reports to staff dating back to 1979, Strauss's misconduct wasn't revealed until after his 2005 suicide. Ohio State has settled with 296 survivors for over $60 million, while 235 others still await their day in court.
🎵 Columbus Symphony appoints Maureen O'Brien as new CEO. She will lead a $275 million capital campaign for the construction of a new concert hall along the Scioto River. The ambitious project will create a 200,000-square-foot performance venue to serve as the symphony's future home. O'Brien's appointment comes amid several leadership changes in Columbus' arts community, including new partnerships for Columbus Arts Fest and management shifts at local venues.
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