Harmony Township – The Mt. Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol isinvestigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 20, 2024 atapproximately 7:08 a.m. on County Road 25 near County Road 170 in HarmonyTownship, Morrow County. Amayala Wampler, age 19, of Edison, Ohio, was operating a 2007 Jeep Libertynorthbound on County Road 170. Ashley Seymour, age 21, …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) recently closed on $57,904 in bond financing for Brass Hanger Cleaners, Inc. in Mansfield. The financing is provided through OAQDA’s small business program, which makes clean air compliance easily accessible and affordable for Ohio small businesses. “Brass Hanger Cleaners is a great example of how OAQDA’s programs have multiple community benefits. We are helping …

Extremely high temperatures can strain your vehicle, affecting performance and driving experience. Overheating, tire blowouts, and battery issues are common in such conditions. An analysis of AAA roadside data shows that vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded on the side of the road compared to newer vehicles.  AAA offers the follow tips to avoid …

Ontario, OH– The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) is excited to announce its upcoming Lunch and Learn event to encourage individuals to sign up for the Area Agency on Aging Wellness Coach volunteer program. This event, open to all ages, professions, and life stages, will take place on Friday, July 19, from 11:30 – 12:30 at 2131 …

CLEVELAND — National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics recently released the final standings for the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup and the Kenyon College Department Athletics, Fitness and Recreation placed 51st among the 322 NCAA Division III institutions that earned points in the standings. Kenyon’s final score was 359.75 points. Among all institutions in the North Coast Athletic Conference, only …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge today announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers.   The funding was awarded as part of Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which was established to support county …

Columbus – The Patrol’s 173rd Academy Class graduated today after 28 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety, and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent provided remarks. Chief Gary D. Lewis Jr., Bexley Police Department, delivered the commencement address to the 52 members of the Patrol’s 173rd Academy Class. The Honorable Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County …

6/15/24 LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported one crash fatality in the county during May 2024. In May 2023, there was one crash fatality reported. Year-to-date (May 31, 2024), there have been four crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were five crash fatalities year-to-date (May 31, 2023). Our …

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Delaware County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 6 on Facebook or Twitter for current Delaware County construction information.   State Route 605 CONTINUING IMPACTS The intersection of SR 605 and Fancher Rd. will close starting Monday, May 13 for 40 days for roundabout construction. SR 605 detour: SR …

COLUMBUS- The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 236, the Never Alone Act, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena). The bill ensures every patient has access to an advocate to be with them in a hospital, nursing home, or other congregate care setting – especially during a health emergency. “Over …