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As the most recent blast of frigid temperatures continue, the Insurance Agency at AAA is encouraging homeowners to take preventive measures to protect against the costly damage caused by burst pipes. “This week’s cold weather can wreak havoc not just with vehicles, but with homes as well,” said Kara Hitchens, public affairs manager, AAA. “Knowing how to prevent frozen pipes, …

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art, & Technology presents Frankie & Me,a new art gallery exhibition opening Saturday, January 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Journey through the lens of local photographer Garrett Martin and his 6-year-old daughter Frankie. In a combined gallery show, see a collection of photography shot by both father & daughter. Plus, take a …

01/15/24 LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported two crash fatalities in the county during December 2023. During December 2022, there were no crash fatalities reported. In 2023, there were a total of 23 crash fatalities in Licking County. In 2022, there were 18 crash fatalities in Licking County. Our sincere condolences to …

The Licking County Health Department (LCHD) is included in a partnership between local agencies and organizations known as the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force. The task force aims to coordinate and establish warming centers in Licking County for individuals who are in need of a warm and safe place to temporarily shelter on extremely cold days or nights …

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus is excited to announce today the launch of its Braille Brick activity – a fun and playful way to learn braille. The LEGO® Braille Bricks concept is a play-based methodology that teaches braille to children who are blind or have a visual impairment.  Each brick in the LEGO® Braille Bricks learning kit retains its iconic form, …

City of Delaware residential refuse and recycling collections will take place on Monday, January 15, and collections for the week will on the regular schedule. Refuse collection on the holiday is a change from previous years. The reason for the change is that “next day” collections extend the collection week to Saturday when the Delaware County Transfer Station, where all …

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nationfaces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen tocritically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help alleviate the shortage and help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are …

AAA is reminding drivers, as a winter storm is expected to move in this weekend, that snow means slow, and that doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be a lot of snow. Sometimes just an inch or two can lead to serious crashes if motorists do not adjust their driving behaviors for conditions. “With a mild winters the last few …

As the City of Delaware continues to study public parking management, the City Council on December 18 voted to delay until April the parking meter rate change that was to begin Jan. 1. The amendment changes the effective date of the 50-cent increase to April 1, 2024. The new date will allow Delaware more time to continue its parking program …