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Forgotten Ohio

Forgotten Ohio

Written by: Karen Fatula
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 I’m Karen Fatula, a journalist and podcaster focused on hyperlocal, nonpartisan news from Ohio Appalachia — the part of Ohio that too often gets left out of the conversation. Through Forgotten Ohio, I cover stories from outside the “Big C” metros — Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati — highlighting the voices, challenges, and resilience of smaller towns and rural communities. My goal is simple: to provide fair, factual, and balanced reporting that reflects real life in the Ohio Valley and Appalachian counties. Forgotten Ohio tells the stories other outlets overlook — with respect for every perspective and a commitment to truth over politics.Copyright 2025 Karen Fatula Politics & Government
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  • CodeRED Down in Belmont County, Ohio After Cyberattack

    CodeRED Down in Belmont County, Ohio After Cyberattack
    Dec 26 2025

    From November 13–20, 2025, Belmont County, Ohio, had no working CodeRED emergency alert system, leaving residents without notifications for water advisories, severe weather or public safety threats.

    The outage followed a nationwide cyberattack on the OnSolve CodeRED emergency notification platform which was accompanied by a data breach involving the personal information of registered users. Nearly 11,000 Belmont County residents were enrolled in the system.

    In this episode, county officials are asked about their response to the outage, revealing gaps in communication, coordination, and public notification. As questions mount, responsibility appears to shift between agencies while residents wait for clear answers.

    This episode examines how the emergency alert system failed — and how journalist Karen Fatula sought transparency and accountability on behalf of the public.
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    11 mins
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