Rural Ohio

Of the 500 counties across the country that use the most pesticides per square mile, Investigate Midwest found 60% have above average rates of cancer.

Since the war in Iran started a little over a month ago, diesel isn’t the only cost that’s been climbing. Fertilizer costs are rising too.

Food banks across Ohio say a proposed bill in Congress could help them get food assistance to homebound seniors.

Carroll County Caring Hands helps neighbors in need get through medical hardship by paying for things like gas and utilities.

In eastern Ohio’s Carroll County, the suicide rate is nearly double the state average. Community health workers are trying to change that.

Residents in Cadiz, a small town in southeastern Ohio, have been struggling with dirty, expensive tap water since last summer. An Allegheny Front investigation revealed a string of issues created the problems.

Three years after the train derailment and chemical burn in East Palestine, researchers are still studying its public health and environmental consequences.

Ohio is getting more than $200 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal fund to invest in rural health.

Emily Eddy was selected as one of the National Rural Health Association’s 2026 Fellows. Her work will focus on increasing access to pharmacies across Ohio.

The Mohican Young Star Academy was almost shut down years ago. Today, staff, local law enforcement and community members say it’s still struggling with violent incidents.