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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse 16 Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $1.7 million from the government health-care program for the needy. “Medicaid fraud may be a financial crime, but it comes at a human cost,” Yost said. “It preys on the vulnerable who depend on the program …

 Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Honors List for summer semester 2025 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Only students who have granted COTC permission to release their names to the public are listed. President’s Honors List To qualify, students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 and have …

For more than 70 years, AAA’s ‘Your Driving Costs’ analysis has offered valuable insights into vehicle ownership expenses. This year’s analysis shows that the total cost of owning and operating a new vehicle is $964.78 per month, or $11,577 annually, a $719 decline from 2024. Factors contributing to this decline include depreciation, lower finance charges, reduced fuel prices, and a shift …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for flooding that impacted Fairfield County from July 26 through 28. This declaration makes low-interest loans available to impacted homes and businesses that sustained uninsured losses of 40% or more of the estimated fair replacement value. Fairfield County and the …

While the nation faces growing economic pressure from rising inflation and jobless claims, Ohio appears to be moving in a different direction—at least for now. National Trends:New data shows that inflation is up nearly 3% compared to last year, with housing and food prices leading the surge. At the same time, the labor market is showing signs of strain, with …

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the Kroger Co., and law enforcement agencies from across the state are teaming up to fight hunger by hosting a one-day food drive on Sept. 13. The event, “Heroes Fight Hunger,” will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all Kroger locations in Ohio. The effort, hosted by Kroger, is a …

 Let’s PLAY! The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology (The Works) invites families, students, and curious minds of all ages to celebrate Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, September 27 from 9 AM to 4 PM. This special museum-wide event will feature bonus activities, hands-on learning, and screen-free fun designed to get kids moving, thinking, and creating. From slimy science …

The City of Delaware is announcing a short delay in the reopening of Central Avenue as part of the Point Improvement Project. The road was originally scheduled to reopen by September 6, but due to additional work needed on the water line in this area, the reopening is now expected by this Friday, September 12. The contractor needs to finish connecting the …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — All Ohioans are invited to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s campus on Saturday, Sept. 13 for fun, education and celebration as the Division hosts its annual Fire Marshal Festival. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Division’s campus located at 8895 E. Main St. in Reynoldsburg. Free parking is …

The traditional summer travel season is nearing an end but if you are not confined by school schedules, travel could be just heating up. For those who can travel, the shoulder season may be their perfect season.  “With interest in travel high, more travelers are looking for bargains, and “shoulder” season offers a variety of benefits, including more options for …