(Columbus, OH) – In a coordinated effort, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) recognize November 17-23, 2024 as Winter Safety Awareness Week. “Winter Safety Awareness Week is a great opportunity for citizens, schools, and businesses to prepare for the potential harsh impacts of winter,” said Governor DeWine.   “Having an emergency plan for your family, practicing …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – After eight seasons as the head coach of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer team, Zach Ganzberg announced his resignation on Friday, November 15. “We are thankful for Zach’s service to the men’s soccer program for the past eight seasons at MVNU,” said Director of Athletics Chip Wilson. “He is a great teacher of the game of …

Olentangy Liberty beat Upper Arlington 17-13 Big Walnut 28-10 over Ashland Lexington fell to Toledo Central Catholic 35-7 Licking Valley lost 30-0 to Bishop Watterson Ontario beat Shelby 49-48 Northmor beat Ridgewood 21-7 Danville defeated Corning Miller 46-6

Central Ohio – Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district conducts an investigation into comments she made about the 2024 election. According to the district, the inquiry stems from a newsletter Asher sent to staff in which she expressed uncertainty about “how to move forward” after the election results. While …

 The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2022, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving Day, reflecting a 399 percent increase over the daily average. Between 2018 and 2022, there was an annual average of …

GAMBIER, Ohio – After losing a close game on the road to open the 2024-2025 regular season, the Kenyon College men’s basketball team had its first contest from Tomsich Arena on Wednesday night, taking on Capital University in the home opener.  It was a tale of two halves for the Owls, who were extremely efficient from the field and beyond …

Columbus, OH – A new bill in the Ohio House of Representatives is seeking to increase safety on school buses, incorporating a series of recommendations developed after the tragic death of an 11-year-old student in a Clark County bus accident last year. House Bill 279, supported by Republican State Senator Bernie Willis, addresses school transportation concerns by integrating 13 recommendations …

Mount Gilead – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Evan M. Reidenbach has beenselected as the 2024 Trooper of the Year at the Mount Gilead Post. The selection of Trooper Reidenbach, age 27, is in recognition of outstanding serviceduring 2024 at the Mount Gilead Post. Fellow officers stationed at Mount Gilead, choseTrooper Reidenbach based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatmentof …

11/12/24 LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported one crash fatality in the county during October 2024. In October 2023, there was one crash fatality reported. Year-to-date (October 31, 2024), there have been sixteen crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were twelve crash fatalities year-to-date (October 31, 2023). Our …