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Two Northeast Ohio universities have partnered in a new initiative, commonly referred to as the three plus three degree program (3+3), to provide law students the opportunity to complete their degrees in six years, rather than the standard se…

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Most people who have spent time on Kent State University’s campus in Kent recognize the name Risman. It is connected to Risman Plaza and Risman Drive, but they may not realize that for the Risman family, educating and supporting students has been a family affair for almost 40 years. On May 1…

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Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit and the Ohio Division of Liquor Control are reminding high school students not to use drugs or alcohol during graduation celebrations. Agents are also encouraging parents to refrain from furnishing alcohol or a place to consume alcohol.

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Classes have mostly resumed at universities throughout the area following interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pandemic has still forced schools to quickly adjust to a new normal. Representatives from Hiram College and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland shared inform…

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Religious Life

One door closes and another opens. As we begin Leviticus, the Torah’s words turn from the construction of the physical Tabernacle, to instructions for the activities that will take place within it - the sacrificial rite.

Holidays

Several Clevelanders celebrated Purim in Athens as Chabad at Ohio University held two events. Lexi Simmerson of Solon, the Chabad social chair, planned “Purim in Hollywood” while the Athens Jewish Kids club, a project of Chabad and Hillel at Ohio University, hosted a community Purim carnival.

Twinsburg Chabad Rabbi Mendy Greenberg and his wife, Mussie, welcomed members of the Jewish community to a Chanukah celebration Dec. 21 at the Twinsburg Community Center. The event was hosted by Twinsburg Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with Twinsburg Chabad.

Temple Israel in Bath Township hosted its Give Not Get youth event on Dec. 11, in collaboration with Anshe Sfard-Revere Road Synagogue in Bath Township and Beth El Congregation in Akron, to teach the young members of their synagogues about the importance of getting involved in the spirit of …

Health

As the need for nursing care continues to grow, the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Nurse Licensure Compact aim to expand nursing career opportunities in the state with the option for a multistate license, available for application on Jan. 1, 2023, according to a Dec. 5 news release.