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February 26, 2026

NU clears up some concerns around OHYES! data

 

From Gazette staff reports

Officials at North Union are looking to clarify some information for the larger community from recently-shared student tobacco and vape data that was discussed in a news article last week.

At a meeting of the board of education last week, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) presented data from the OHYES! State survey, which collects data on common student issues in schools through student participation.

According to a release from the schools, while the recent Gazette article: “Survey shows high tobacco use among NU students,” correctly identified the sobering statistics presented by the UCHD, some clarifying information is necessary to truly understand why the…

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