Today From The Ohio Newsroom

Researchers at Ohio University are trying to improve access to mental health care for rural moms experiencing postpartum depression. It affects an estimated 13 to 20% of new moms, but only about half get the care they need, which has consequences for both the mom and the baby.

Postpartum depression is common. New research aims to help rural moms get care

Postpartum depression affects a lot of women. Research suggests about 1 in 7 new moms deal with it.

Brian "Doc" Hric, of the Buckeye Rangers, fires in competition at an Ohio Fast Draw Association event in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Shot through the heart: fast draw is alive and well in Ohio

Many of the traditions of the American West are lost to us now. Most will never know what it’s like to ride a wagon train, move a herd of cattle out of state or die of consumption.

But there’s still one great cowboy pastime that can be enjoyed, and Ohio is at the heart of it.

The Ohio Supreme Court building in Columbus.

An Ohio task force's recommendations for supporting reentry

Around 18,000 people were released from Ohio’s prisons in 2022. Another 75,000 Ohioans were released from jail that year.

Yellow Springs artist Jonny No adds art to a wall of 'graffiti' at the Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College.

This ‘Quaker Pirate’ uses an illegal artform to promote peace

Todd Drake calls himself the ‘Quaker Pirate’.

The name comes from an old story about a Quaker boy named Obadiah who begs his parents to let him become a pirate.

“His parents eventually say, ‘Well, Obadiah, if you're going to be a pirate, be a good Quaker pirate,’” Drake recalled.

Opponents of resolution to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments in Ohio put ballots in ballot box as part of a demonstration at the Ohio Statehouse

Redistricting is on the ballot once again. What's different this time?

Last night, the Ohio Supreme Court ordered minor changes to ballot language for Issue 1, the redistricting amendment.

Caregiving is a common experience, but it comes with significant emotional and financial challenges. A collaborative research project is documenting the social and economic impacts of the role.

Caregivers face significant – and often hidden – financial and emotional strain

Between raising young children and looking after aging parents, caregiving is a common experience. But it’s not easy.

According to a recent survey, about a third of caregivers in the Midwest say the experience worsened their mental and emotional health.

Pawpaws, Ohio's largest native fruit, are in season from the end of August through early October.

It’s pawpaw season. Here’s how to find and cook Ohio’s largest native fruit

A pawpaw lassi might sound like a drink made in the tropics, and it tastes that way too — like a blend of banana, mango and pineapple.

But pawpaws aren’t found in India. They’re native to Ohio, and there’s a chance the plant is growing in your own backyard.

A sign at a beach in Toledo warns people about the risk of harmful bacteria in Lake Erie.

Algal blooms and E. coli dampen Ohio beach tourism

Ohio’s lakes and rivers can often provide towns with summer economic booms. But, the presence of algal blooms or E. coli in these waterways can drive away visitors and the tourism dollars they bring with them.

13 Ohio beaches have elevated bacterial levels, according to the state’s monitoring site.

The Springfield City School District opened a new health center at the start of the school year, where students and community members can get immunizations and visit with a nurse practitioner.

Lunchroom, gym, optometrist? Ohio schools build on-site health clinics

Students returning to Springfield High School this year can access a full-service health center, complete with exam rooms, a lab with flu and COVID vaccines, and spaces for counseling and group therapy.

A farmer works on a tractor at Larissa Duprey's 12-acre farm in Yellow Springs.

Why the bipartisan Farm Bill is getting tangled in divisive political debates

Unlike much of the legislation in Congress, the Farm Bill has historically received bipartisan support. But recently versions have become tangled in political debates.