Jul 5
Democracy & Civic Life

Rural Pride gatherings provide safe spaces for LGBTQ community

By Katie Myers , Liam Niemeyer and Kaitlin Thorne

Ohio Valley food banks see longer lines amid inflation, declining government support

Economy

Ohio Valley ReSource · Ohio Valley advocates expect more hunger in months ahead Ruth Cummings gingerly leaned over the boxes of produce in the hot June sun, looking through the bags of greens, carrots and apples laid out in front of the old church building that serves as the local food pantry.  With prices surging […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Regional hospitals are dealing with a teen mental health crisis

Health

It’s not uncommon for kids to show up to Marietta Memorial Hospital’s emergency room for mental health help. Linda Sistrunk, a social worker and director of behavioral health at the hospital in southeastern Ohio, says that’s a big difference from 20 years ago. “Our ER systems are now being utilized as a community mental health […]

By Corinne Boyer

Federal mine safety agency to increase silica dust inspections

Energy & Environment

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration announced it’s going to start cracking down on coal mines that expose workers to harmful levels of silica dust. It also seeks to educate miners about their rights — known as “Part 90 rights” — to a safe workplace. For decades, researchers, mine safety advocates and the National Institute […]

By Katie Myers and Justin Hicks
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