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Race to help save lives with the Red Cross by giving blood or Platlets

April 22, 2024 — As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep theblood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all bloodtypes – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are crucial to keeping shelves fullystocked with blood products throughout the month.Right now, there’s …

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COTC and OSU Newark Students Honored

On Wednesday, April 17, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark honored student leaders and organizations at the annual Scholarship and Student Leadership Dinner. The dinner grants campus supporters the opportunity to interact first-hand with students impacted by their gifts while celebrating Newark campus students’ leadership and community impact. Melanie Gibson, recipient of the Kelley …

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OAQDA, Ohio EPA Announce New Residential Solar Energy Program for Underserved Ohio Communities

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) announced today that they will partner to administer a $156 million program to expand the use of renewable solar energy in traditionally underserved Ohio communities.  As part of the new program, the agencies will provide grants and low-cost financing for residential and community solar energy projects …

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ODOT now spending $10 million to clean up roadsides

COLUMBUS – It’s spring, it’s Earth Day, and it’s all happy – until you see litter, and you’re reminded of the human problem that haunts us all. “Our highway crews are out on litter patrol all year, even through the winter when conditions allow. But come spring, litter reveals itself even more, especially as vehicle travel increases and people begin spring …

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Now May Be ‘Greenest’ Time to Replace Car Battery

Ohio (April 22, 2024) – If your car battery is more than three-years-old, now might be the most eco-friendly time of year to replace it. AAA has launched its 13th annual ‘Batteries for Trees’ campaign, pledging to plant one new tree for every battery replaced by either its Emergency Roadside Service Team or at any AAA Car Care location, now through Sunday, …

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Delaware Municipal Court Offering ‘2nd Chance Reset’ for Fines, Costs

A reminder that the ‘2nd Chance Reset,’ hosted by the Delaware Municipal Court, is April 29-May 10. You may have already received a notification from the Court about this program. If you received notification but have never had a case with the Court, please disregard the message. If you do owe fines and costs, during the reset period, the Court …

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