COLUMBUS, OHIO – In a little under a year, DriveOhio’s Rural Automated Driving Systems (ADS) project collected nearly 60 terabytes of data that will help define future technology needs for automated vehicles in rural environments. While automated driving systems have the potential to dramatically improve roadway safety, data shows that these systems must be refined to maximize that potential in …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (August 14, 2024) – AAA is inviting Members and customers to join its annual ‘Stepping Up for Hunger’ campaign by stepping into any AAA Retail location to drop off canned goods or make a monetary donation. According to Feeding America, food insecurity continues to be a major concern across the nation, affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Providing support in …

Utica, Ohio – Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) have ruled a fire in Utica, Ohio (Knox County) as being caused by arson. Investigators with SFM’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau are now seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible. On Aug. 12, 2024 at 6:41 a.m., the Bladensburg Fire District responded to a …

August 13, 2023 – The Ohio State University’s Heather Clawson was a recipient of the inaugural Dawn Stewart Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the National Alpaca Foundation. Livestock breeders throughout the United States are experiencing a shortage of large animal veterinarians. Further, there is a great need for veterinarians who specialize in the care of camelids, specifically alpacas. The Dawn Stewart Memorial …

August 13, 2024  – Mount Vernon, OH – The 26th Annual Go Pink for a Cure was held on June 22 at the Mount Vernon Country Club. More than 100 participants gathered in their assorted pinks to pay tribute to all those affected by breast cancer. Through donations, golfer foursomes, table games, and themed raffle baskets Go Pink 2024 raised  $41,000 in net proceeds to …

Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. On the day prior to the checkpoint, the county where it will take place will be announced, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — A collaboration between two Mount Vernon Nazarene University departments has come to fruition with a mural that not only highlights the importance of education, but also shows the university’s mission of educating the whole person. MVNU’s Education and Art Departments worked together to complete a mural outside the Education Department’s office suite on the second floor …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks will step down as director on September 30, 2024, and that Pamela Vest Boratyn will be nominated to serve as ODOT director beginning October 1, 2024.  Boratyn will need to be confirmed by the Ohio Senate. “I want to thank Director Marchbanks for his leadership …

Sheriff Randy Thorp Licking County Ohio Sheriffs Office At 1:49 PM Deputies were dispatched to 200 block of Parana Dr Newark on a stabbing. Upon arrival they found Nick Neagos, age 75, on the front porch of the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. At the same time, his daughter April Neagos, age 47 of Newark, was found walking on …

MOBILE CLINIC IS ON THE ROAD! The Licking County Health Department’s Mobile Clinic is ready to bring public health services to neighborhoods throughout Licking County. Health Commissioner, Chad Brown says “We are thrilled to announce our Mobile Clinic is ready to serve the residents of Licking County. It will make public health services more accessible across the county. LCHD can …