/tags/veterans Veterans en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:43:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-08/the-black-hole-of-southern-ohio-how-cuts-to-the-va-could-impact-a-small-ohio-community As part of its effort to reduce federal spending, the Trump Administration has plans to cut tens of thousands of workers from the Department of Veterans Affairs. That has veterans in one small Ohio city worried. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:43:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-08/the-black-hole-of-southern-ohio-how-cuts-to-the-va-could-impact-a-small-ohio-community Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-10/two-ohioans-heroism-earns-them-the-medal-of-honor President Joe Biden bestowed the nation’s highest military honor onto Girard native Kenneth David and Steubenville native Fred McGee. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:24:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-10/two-ohioans-heroism-earns-them-the-medal-of-honor Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-12-09/nearly-600-veterans-are-homeless-in-ohio-can-villages-of-tiny-homes-help Ohio organizations from Cincinnati to Toledo hope to build tiny home villages for homeless and housing insecure veterans. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:38:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-12-09/nearly-600-veterans-are-homeless-in-ohio-can-villages-of-tiny-homes-help Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-13/a-new-report-highlights-the-gaps-in-women-veterans-mental-health-care Women veterans are twice as likely to attempt suicide than male veterans. Ohio vets are partnering with the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans to propose solutions. Mon, 13 May 2024 07:47:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-13/a-new-report-highlights-the-gaps-in-women-veterans-mental-health-care Kendall Crawford /news/2023-06-20/nursing-staff-shortages-mean-less-healthcare-options-for-ohio-veterans Veteran health care facilities across the country, including Ohio, are reporting a shortage of staff. It’s led to the increased outsourcing of care to private hospitals. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:02:00 GMT /news/2023-06-20/nursing-staff-shortages-mean-less-healthcare-options-for-ohio-veterans Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2019-11-11/world-war-ii-veteran-speaks-out-against-current-political-climate Veterans around the state gathered today at events to honor their service. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, which offered free… Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:19:35 GMT /government-politics/2019-11-11/world-war-ii-veteran-speaks-out-against-current-political-climate Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-09-12/new-state-law-creates-i-d-cards-that-links-veterans-to-benefits Ohio veterans can get a new card from the state to carry as identification. The veterans’ card is the creation of a new state law. When veterans apply for… Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:48:42 GMT /government-politics/2016-09-12/new-state-law-creates-i-d-cards-that-links-veterans-to-benefits Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-05-27/lieutenant-governor-mary-taylor-has-some-good-news-this-memorial-day Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor says there are more than 2000 Ohioans deployed on foreign shores right now, serving with the U.S. military. And she says there is… Fri, 27 May 2016 21:53:25 GMT /government-politics/2016-05-27/lieutenant-governor-mary-taylor-has-some-good-news-this-memorial-day Jo Ingles