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Applications for Ohio’s public land controlled hunts are being accepted until Wednesday, July 31, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on public lands during the 2024-25 season.The Division of Wildlife as well as the Division of Parks & Watercraft …

Section Line Road will be closed for 45 days beginning July 22 for the construction of a roundabout intersection at the Sawmill Parkway extension. The closure will be between Pittsburgh Drive and U.S. 42. The detour route for through-traffic includes Pittsburgh Drive, London Road, and U.S. 42. Quarry access will be maintained from the south. Work is scheduled to be …

The Franklin County Commissioners announced this morning that they are awarding $3,740,145 in grants to nonprofit organizations across Franklin County. The Community Partnerships grant aims to provide critical resources to nonprofit organizations dedicated to reducing poverty and improving the quality of life for residents throughout Franklin County. The twenty-two grant recipients were selected for their initiatives aimed at reducing disparities …

Beat the heat with Licking County EMA and Licking County Health Department! Drive up and pick up a FREE BOX FAN.*Limited supply, one box fan per vehicle. COVID test kits are also available. When: July 17th from 11:00am – 2:30pmWhere: Licking County Health Department – 675 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055 Need a ride? Licking County Health Department is on …

AAA is proud to announce the expansion of its ‘Thank You’ Military Membership to include a donation toward construction of the National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C. Throughout the month of July, for every active or retired member of the military who takes advantage of the discounted membership offer, AAA Club Alliance will donate $25 toward the Monument, …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is announcing the opening of two new electric vehicle charging stations that were funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. These stations are now operational and available for electric vehicle drivers to charge up during their travels.  “Bringing two more fast-charging stations online is the latest milestone in Ohio’s rapid …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Wednesday, July 3 at midnight and ended Sunday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. In nine of the fatalities in which safety belts were available, seven were unbelted (78%). Ohio’s safety belt law remains a …

The Licking County Health Department (LCHD) has identified the first West Nile Virus (WNV) infected pool of mosquitoes in 2024 in a trap set in the City of Newark. The area is near Hudson Avenue and North Street in Newark, and it will be sprayed this evening for mosquitos as a part of LCHD’s mosquito control program. “It’s not a surprise that we …

(DELAWARE, Ohio) — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium must pay $90,000 in restitution to the zoo after pleading guilty this morning to six felonies and two misdemeanors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tracy Murnane, 65, of Westerville, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to: One count of grand theft (F4). One count …

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. is closed as of May 13 for 40 days for roundabout construction. SR 605 detour: SR 605 …