COLUMBUS – The eighteenth and nineteenth of nearly two dozen “super loads” will depart the dock site in Adams County on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Both loads will be delivered at different times on Sunday, September 22. Both loads are absorbers and are identical to the 17th load measuring at 17’4” tall, 18” wide, and 86’ long. They weigh …
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Consumer News: NOW is the Time to Book Holiday Travel
Following a summer of record breaking travel, AAA is encouraging anyone planning to get away over the Thanksgiving or year-end holidays to book flights, rental cars and accommodations as soon as possible to ensure availability, flexibility and savings. “Almost every aspect of travel is in high demand. Cruises are selling out, air travel is unrelenting and hotel rooms are at …
Read More »Vaccine Clinics hosted by the Area Agency on Aging
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is proud to announce vaccine clinics will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the following locations: October 4at Hawkins Conference Center, located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario October 11 at Third Street Family Health Services, located at 600 W. Third Street, Mansfield October 18 at Ashland Health & Wellness …
Read More »Bomb Threat at Ohio Statehouse Deemed Not Credible
Columbus, OH – Emergency crews were dispatched to the Ohio Statehouse early Monday morning in response to a bomb threat, which was later determined to be non-credible. The Ohio State Highway Patrol immediately responded after receiving an email that allegedly described a bomb threat. Bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to sweep the premises, including the parking ramp beneath the Statehouse, …
Read More »Granville Exempted Village Schools Board of Education meets Monday Night
GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2024 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. President’s Welcome 4. Roll Call Mr. Wolf _____ Ms. Shaw _____ Ms. Deeds _____ Mr. Kronk _____ Mr. Miller _____ 5. Approval of Agenda Mr. Wolf _____ Ms. Shaw _____ Ms. Deeds _____ Mr. Kronk _____ …
Read More »Three Traffic Fatalities in Licking County in August 2024
The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three crash fatalities in the county during August 2024. In August 2023, there were two crash fatalities reported. Year-to-date (August 31, 2024), there have been fourteen crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were ten crash fatalities year-to-date (August 31, 2023). Our sincere condolences to the …
Read More »Amber Alert Cancelled After Child Found Safe
NEWARK, OHIO – On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Newark Division of Police issued anAmber Alert for Sewak Tiwari, 19, of Columbus, who had taken and threatened to harm a 1-year-old child after a domestic incident in Newark. The Columbus Division of Police would laterlocate the 2006 Gray Honda Pilot, and Mr. Tiwari with the child, unharmed. Mr. Tiwari wasarrested by …
Read More »10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls Awareness Walk
Ontario OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites the community of all ages to participate in a walk on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to help bring awareness to the prevention of falls. Join us for a community walk in Lexington, OH, open to everyone! The event will take place on the B&O Bike Trail from …
Read More »The Dawes Arboretum Announces New Executive Director
The Dawes Arboretum, dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history, has named Stephanie Crockatt as its new executive director. Crockatt is the first woman in The Dawes Arboretum’s history to permanently serve as the executive director. Crockatt is an accomplished park conservancy leader with significant development and fundraising experience as executive director of the Buffalo …
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