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(COLUMBUS, OH) — Today marks 988 Day, a national day of awareness and action to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource that connects Ohioans experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis with free, confidential support 24/7. Local, state, and national events – including community mental health fairs, training sessions, webinars, and social media campaigns – will …

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), part of the Ohio Department of Insurance, has launched its annual Medicare Checkup events to help Ohioans navigate Medicare’s open enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this period, Ohioans can review their current coverage and make plan selections for 2026.OSHIIP, an award-winning program for its exceptional service, is offering both …

Mount Vernon, Ohio — It’s time to sharpen your pencils, dust off your backpacks, and head Downtown, because Experience Mount Vernon’s September First Friday is taking us back to school for one last hoorah of the season. The event takes place Friday, September 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Mount Vernon and is presented by The Parent Support Initiative …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports a 7% reduction in fatal crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This time period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an increased number of both serious-injury and fatal crashes. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, there were 339 fatal crashes, …

The City of Delaware will begin a water main replacement project on S. Franklin Street, from Bernard Avenue to London Road, on September 2, 2025. Work, managed by the City’s Public Utilities Department, is expected to continue through October 17, weather permitting. The project is funded through the City’s Water Capital Improvement Fund. The project will replace aging water infrastructure …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 23 deaths in 20 fatal crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period, which began Friday, August 29 at midnight and concluded Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least four of the 20 fatal crashes recorded over the Labor Day weekend reporting period were OVI-related. …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is promoting safe driving among new motorists by sharing important information and resources to help youthful drivers and their parents understand the responsibilities of sitting behind the wheel. “Driving is an important responsibility, especially for our young drivers,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “In Ohio, we’re working to expand access to driver training to …

NEWARK, OHIO, AUG. 28, 2025 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have collaborated with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries on a creative program that provides professional clothing to job-seeking students. As a part of the partnership, Goodwill supplies vouchers that COTC and Ohio State Newark students can use to purchase attire for job interviews, career fairs, academic …

Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James P. Schuck sentenced Adam Stone, a 42-year-old Bucyrus man and former attorney, to 4.5 years (54 months) in prison for Telecommunications Fraud (a felony of the third degree) and Attempted Impersonation of a Peace Officer (a felony of the fourth degree). Judge Schuck found that the offenses were serious enough that maximum, consecutive …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accepting applications for Yost’s Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2025-26 academic year. TAB – which is designed for high-school juniors and seniors from public, private, charter and online schools statewide, including home-schooled students – offers young people an opportunity to engage with state government officials and discuss …