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 …
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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 …
Read More »Another Quarter of Savings for Electric Aggregation Program
Second-quarter reporting is complete for the City of Delaware’s electric aggregation program and continued savings are being seen for participants in the program. Since the program began being offered to City residents midway through 2023: The average AEP Ohio customer has saved more than 35% and over $380 on electric generation supply, compared to AEP’s default rate. The average Ohio …
Read More »Governor DeWine Announces $7 million in H2Ohio Grant Funding for 12 New Wetland Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced today more than $7 million in grant funding to support 12 new H2Ohio wetland projects. “Wetlands are a vital component of H2Ohio to improve water quality across our state,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Every new wetland we create or restore continues to build on …
Read More »Grant Bell sentenced in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium fraud Investigation
Columbus, OH – In the aftermath of a major fraud investigation at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, two former employees have now been sentenced for their involvement in the misuse of zoo funds. On Monday, Grant Bell, a former purchasing agent, was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to one count of theft. The charges are part …
Read More »OPSMA High School Football Notebook: Week 3
COLUMBUS – Week 3 is in the books. Let’s take a look back at some of the best performances with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media Association High School Football Notebook. -The Shelby Whippets destroyed Bellevue 34-0, the first time they shutout their old Northern Ohio League foe since 2017. Brayden DeVito was sensational going 6-for-10 passing for 148 yards …
Read More »Owls shut out Scots to open conference slate
WOOSTER, Ohio – After three home games to start the season at 2-1, the Kenyon College field hockey team opened up its North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) schedule on the road Tuesday night against the College of Wooster Fighting Scots. The Owls took the lead early and never gave it back, as goals from Kiersten Hoffmann and Maren Lawrence along …
Read More »Fatal Crash Involving Amish Buggy in Ashland County Under Investigation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OH — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving an Amish buggy that occurred early Monday morning on U.S. Route 42 in Ashland County’s Jackson Township. According to troopers, the crash took place when a pickup truck struck the buggy from behind, pushing both the buggy and its horse off the road into a …
Read More »Announcing The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) Director Deborah Ashenhurst are proud to announce the members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (see below). Twenty outstanding inductees will be honored for their post-military accomplishments and achievements at the 33rd annual Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in November. This stellar class represents 14 Ohio …
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