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Nina Oliverio

Niña Mae Oliverio is a multimedia journalist from Cebu, Philippines, whose work spans digital, broadcast, and community-centered reporting. She served as a Correspondent for the People’s Television Network (PTV), delivering live reports and in-depth stories for a nationwide audience. Prior to that, she has worked as a Multimedia Reporter for CDN Digital, where she covered breaking news, developed feature stories, and produced SEO-driven multimedia content for Cebu and the Visayas.

144 articles published

A pair of silver handcuffs lying on a dark, textured grey surface, illustrating ICE detention and law enforcement in Ohio.

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Large ICE detention shakes central Ohio amid deportation sweep

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a sweeping enforcement action across central Ohio in mid-December. This resulted in the ICE detention Ohio operation arresting more than 280 people, according to federal authorities. Operation Buckeye ran from Dec. 16 through Dec. 21. It targeted individuals living in the country without legal status, including people…

ByNina Oliverio3 hours ago0Comments

Protesters in Newport holding signs that read "Justice for Victims of ICE," "Stop ICE Shootings," and "Communities Not Cages" during a demonstration.

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Protests surge in Newport and nationwide after ICE shooting

ICE shooting protest has ignited demonstrations in Newport recently. This adds to the roster of places across the United States that held protest. This shooting protest rallies also reflect growing national outrage over federal immigration enforcement. National outrage after Minneapolis incident The ICE shooting protest movement accelerated after federal agents in Minneapolis fatally shot…

ByNina Oliverio6 hours ago0Comments

Silhouette of a firefighter standing before a large blaze, representing the 2026 volunteer firefighter shortage crisis in Ohio.

Community News

Volunteer firefighter crisis deepens in Ohio as recruitment falters

The volunteer firefighter crisis gripping Ohio has worsened as recruitment lags and emergency calls rise across the state, highlighting deep structural challenges in the traditionally volunteer-based firefighting model. According to a new report, reported by WYSO, the volunteer firefighter crisis has drawn statewide concern, with nearly three-quarters of Ohio’s fire departments staffed by volunteers…

ByNina Oliverio9 hours ago0Comments

Aerial view of the solar array installation at the Fairfield Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fairfield, Ohio.

Community News

Construction begins on Fairfield solar array at wastewater plant

The new Fairfield solar array in Fairfield, Ohio, will generate nearly two-thirds of the power needed for the city’s largest energy consumer. Officials say the Fairfield solar array project is expected to save millions in utility costs over the next three decades. The City of Fairfield officially broke ground Monday on a major renewable energy…

ByNina Oliverio12 hours ago0Comments

A stethoscope resting on a blue clipboard on a wooden desk, representing healthcare workers Cleveland at NEON clinics.

Health News

Healthcare workers in Cleveland unpaid as NEON faces crisis

Healthcare workers Cleveland employed by Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services (NEON) have gone nearly a month without pay. They have also lost essential benefits. Staff across NEON’s community clinics say they haven’t received regular paychecks as the nonprofit grapples with serious financial challenges and a court dispute over potential receivership, reports from Signal Cleveland…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Yellow evidence marker and shell casings on a cobblestone street illustrating 2025 Cincinnati shootings data.

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Cincinnati shootings fall to lowest level since pandemic as youth-involved violence holds steady

New city crime data shows Cincinnati shootings fell to levels not seen since the early days of the pandemic. The total number of incidents dropped to 241 last year. City crime reports released this week indicate a notable decline from 313 shootings in 2023. There are also stable numbers in youth-involved shootings that concern…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Demonstrators holding signs reading "Justice for Renee" during ICE shooting protests in downtown Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati joins ICE shooting protests demanding justice for Renee Good

ICE shooting protests erupted in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday as demonstrators gathered to demand accountability for the death of Renee Good. Local activists organized the ICE shooting protests to call for immediate justice and significant changes to federal law enforcement practices. According to local reports, dozens of residents braved the cold weather to march near…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Job applicants sitting in a row waiting for interviews, illustrating current Ohio job market trends.

Business News

New data indicates Ohio job market is softening as private sector shrinks

The Ohio job market faces significant headwinds as new state data reveals a decline in private-sector employment numbers. Economists warn that the Ohio job market is cooling faster than previously estimated despite a superficial dip in the unemployment rate. State data reveals troubling economic signals New figures released this week paint a complex picture…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Measles outbreak warning sign regarding the confirmed 2026 cases in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Health News

Measles outbreak confirmed in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in the state. This marks the first such outbreak of 2026. The measles outbreak involves three children from the same household in Cuyahoga County who tested positive for measles, according to the agency’s announcement. Health officials say all of the children were unvaccinated…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

New food pyramid 2026 graphic showing an inverted triangle with proteins, fats, and vegetables at the top.

Health News

New food pyramid reshapes U.S. nutrition in 2026

The new food pyramid reshapes federal nutrition guidance for Americans in 2026. This marks a major policy shift in national dietary advice. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on January 7. They unveiled a revamped nutrition model…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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Large ICE detention shakes central Ohio amid deportation sweep

Protests surge in Newport and nationwide after ICE shooting

Volunteer firefighter crisis deepens in Ohio as recruitment falters

Construction begins on Fairfield solar array at wastewater plant

Healthcare workers in Cleveland unpaid as NEON faces crisis

Cincinnati shootings fall to lowest level since pandemic as youth-involved violence holds steady

New data indicates Ohio job market is softening as private sector shrinks

Measles outbreak confirmed in Ohio

New food pyramid reshapes U.S. nutrition in 2026

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