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State of Good tracks positive, locally reported news from Ohio. Below are 2 uplifting stories, pulled directly from Ohio's newsrooms and community publishers and refreshed every morning.

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Small towns like Athens, Ohio: America’s ambassadors to the world

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, small towns like Athens, Ohio, are global leaders and ambassadors. In the Appalachian foothills, Athens was named a top-10 college town in the nation and the best college town in the Midwest in recent rankings. Athens, home of Ohio University, thrives on the global stage. Students at Ohio University […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:30:57 +0000

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Vinton County children endangerment case increases interest in bill to ban child marriage in Ohio

An ongoing children endangerment case in Vinton County where 16 children where found in “terrible” conditions has sparked more interest in an Ohio bill that would ban child marriage. Law enforcement authorities allegedly found 16 children in a Hamden house when conducting a search warrant for a parallel investigation on June 30. The Vinton County […]

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:59 +0000