Madeline Fening, Author at Cleveland Scene

A Race Against Time: The Hidden Cruelty of Ohio’s 24-Hour Waiting Period Abortion Rule

The abortion rule is meant to give patients time to think about their choice, but lawyers say it takes more choices away from patients

by Madeline Fening August 15, 2024April 4, 2025

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Las Vegas Police Seek Ohio’s Help Solving 1979 Murder

Do you know Gwenn Marie Story?

by Madeline Fening December 21, 2023July 6, 2024

News & Views

We Still Don’t Know What Recreational Weed Will Look Like in Ohio

Lawmakers have left for the holidays, leaving the legality of recreational marijuana in Ohio hazy for smokers and hopeful sellers

by Madeline Fening December 15, 2023October 29, 2024

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Ohio Drug Agency Again Warns of Carfentanil in Drug Supply

Most of today’s illicit drugs are extremely potent cocktails of multiple drugs, including the “zombie drug.”

by Madeline Fening November 15, 2023October 29, 2024

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What to Expect When Getting Pulled Over in a Weed-Legal Ohio

A specific pen test is thought to be a dead giveaway that you’re stoned, but deputies say there’s a lot more to a single OVI stop.

by Madeline Fening October 30, 2023August 4, 2025

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Ohio’s Overdose Watchdog is Raising Funds to Combat Flesh-Eating Drugs

Outreach workers need first aid supplies to fight the growing number of Ohioans who are unwittingly ingesting the “zombie drug” known as xylazine, or “tranq-dope.”

by Madeline Fening October 13, 2023June 29, 2025

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Breaking Down the “Parental Rights” Argument Against Ohio’s Abortion Amendment

Parents are already the gatekeepers to gender-affirming care for their kids in the state of Ohio.

by Madeline Fening September 15, 2023July 28, 2024

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Over-the-Counter Narcan Becomes Available as Overdoses Soar in Ohio

Drugs laced with fentanyl and/or xylazine (also known as the “zombie” drug) are mostly to blame for the adulterated supply in Ohio.

by Madeline Fening September 12, 2023December 18, 2024

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Sex Abuse Victim Advocates Call on Ohio AG to Investigate Ohio’s Catholic Churches

Dave Yost told reporters his office doesn’t have the legal authority to investigate “matters like this.”

by Madeline Fening August 18, 2023June 27, 2025

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Issue 1 Reactions Show Ohio Republicans Searching for Someone to Blame After Loss

Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) reportedly said there wasn’t enough time to plan the “Yes” campaign, even though his party put forth the issue and set the timeline.

by Madeline Fening August 9, 2023February 23, 2025