MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The No. 13 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (17-5, 8-2 CL) played a conference match at Bethel University (14-9, 6-4 CL) on Wednesday, October 8. Bethel upset MVNU in Ariel in four sets on September 3, but this time it was the Lady Cougars who would prevail with a statement win. MVNU got its revenge, sweeping the …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday for the remainer of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 26. The top 12 in each region will qualify for the playoffs, with the top four seeds getting a first-round bye. …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has designated the week of Oct. 6-12 as Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week. Officials Appreciation Week is part of the OHSAA’s Respect the Game program, which encourages sportsmanship among student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators, and is held in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations’ (NFHS) National High School Activities …

Ontario, OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites you to join us for a Medicare Part D Information Session on Friday, October 10th , beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Hawkins Conference Center, 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. This free session will provide clear, unbiased information about Medicare and Part D prescription drug benefits. Representatives from the …

 GRANVILLE, Ohio — A controversial call, late in Saturday’s men’s soccer game, was reviewed by the officials, who awarded the host and No. 1-ranked Denison University Big Red a penalty kick. That kick, converted by Kameron Kist, turned out to be the difference in a 2-1 loss for the visiting Kenyon College Owls. Kenyon trailed Denison, 1-0, after one half …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is again teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, which kicks off today, Oct. 5 and concludes Saturday, Oct. 11. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” focuses on educating Ohioans about the safe use of common rechargeable batteries to …

– AAA is reminding drivers that October through December marks deer-mating season, so the animals are more active and more likely to dart into the road, increasing the risk of a costly and potentially deadly collision. Deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, but drivers should be especially vigilant in the fall, and especially during times of darkness. …

NEWARK, OHIO – The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and we are currently planning for ourannual “Cops & Kids” event with the Newark City Schools. “Cops & Kids” pairs students selected byNewark City Schools with police officers of the Newark Division of Police so that the student may buyChristmas gifts for their family members. This year’s event will be held …

COLUMBUS, OH  — This week, the Franklin County Commissioners announced the recipients of the Community Partnerships Grant, which provides vital resources to nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for residents across the county.This year, 22 organizations are receiving a total of $3 million in funding through the county’s General Revenue Fund. Grants will support programs from …

The State Route 257 bridge over Ottawa Creek, between Taway Road and Smokey Road, is closed until further notice. During a routine inspection, District 6 bridge inspectors noted additional deterioration on areas of the bridge that had previously been identified for repair. Inspectors made the decision to close the road out of an abundance of caution until repairs can be …