Today: A political booth pulled from the Ashland County Fair has sparked fierce online debate and raised questions about free expression, public decency, and where the line is drawn at community events.

Today:&nbsp;A political booth pulled from the Ashland County Fair has sparked fierce online debate and raised questions about free expression, public decency, and where the line is drawn at community events.

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Today – A new Ohio law aims to make emergency encounters safer for people with communication disabilities — and it all starts before first responders even arrive.

Today &ndash; A new Ohio law aims to make emergency encounters safer for people with communication disabilities &mdash; and it all starts before first responders even arrive.

Identifying Communication Disabilities Sooner in Ohio Emergencies

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re revisiting our conversation with Dr. Lerone Martin, Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University and author of The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover. A nationally respected scholar, Dr. Martin explores how history, faith, and race intersect, and how those forces continue to shape the way we live and connect with one another today.

From growing up in Ohio to now stewarding Dr. King’s papers, Dr. Martin reflects on the responsibility of preserving a legacy, the difference between fear and faith, and the everyday ways we can find the divine in one another. He reminds us that progress doesn’t come from perfection but from commitment, one conversation, one act of service, one bridge at a time.

In a world that feels increasingly polarized, Dr. Martin offers a grounded vision of hope: that we can learn from history without erasing it, that empathy is a practice, and that community begins when we choose connection over isolation.

Bridging Divides: Local leaders reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s message in a polarized age

The MLK Institute: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we&rsquo;re revisiting our conversation with Dr. Lerone Martin, Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University and author of The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover. A nationally respected scholar, Dr. Martin explores how history, faith, and race intersect, and how those forces continue to shape the way we live and connect with one another today.
From growing up in Ohio to now stewarding Dr. King&rsquo;s papers, Dr. Martin reflects on the responsibility of preserving a legacy, the difference between fear and faith, and the everyday ways we can find the divine in one another. He reminds us that progress doesn&rsquo;t come from perfection but from commitment, one conversation, one act of service, one bridge at a time.
In a world that feels increasingly polarized, Dr. Martin offers a grounded vision of hope: that we can learn from history without erasing it, that empathy is a practice, and that community begins when we choose connection over isolation.
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Better Together: Revisiting Dr. Lerone Martin on What Dr. King Can Teach Us Today

Today – A new grant program in Richland County is giving homeowners a much-needed boost — with funding designed to keep houses safe, stable, and standing strong for the long haul.

Today &ndash; A new grant program in Richland County is giving homeowners a much-needed boost &mdash; with funding designed to keep houses safe, stable, and standing strong for the long haul.

Fair Booth Sparks Debate Over Free Expression in Ashland County

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