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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), National Weather Service (NWS), and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) are promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 22 – 28, 2025) and encouraging all Ohioans to know what to do before, during, and after a thunderstorm, and to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the summer. Despite …

The Health District is a Project DAWN site in Delaware County and currently receives free naloxonefrom the Ohio Department of Health. Naloxone kits are available and are being offered to DelawareCounty healthcare facilities at no cost. Administration of naloxone counteracts opioids and can reverse an accidental overdose from a narcotic. Opioids are a group of drugs that includes prescription pain …

Columbus – Friday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 176th Academy Class graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy after 28 weeks of intense training. Assistant Director Benjamin B. Suver, Ohio Department of Public Safety; and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent; provided remarks during the graduation ceremony. State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari delivered the commencement address to the 18 members of …

Ashland, OH – The scope of devastation from the recent vandalism at Ashland Cemetery has now surpassed a staggering $250,000 in damages—more than double the original estimates—according to Ashland Police Division Captain Craig Kiley. In a phone interview, Kiley confirmed that detectives are treating the case as a top investigative priority, though no solid suspects have emerged. “The appalling actions …

On October 13, 2023, at approximately 7:32 p.m., Deputies from the Licking County Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the Utica Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive 4-month-old infant on Crestview Drive in Utica, Ohio. The infant was transported to Licking Memorial Hospital where medical personnel observed suspicious injuries and was pronounced deceased. Over the past 20 months, …

Intel is set to lay off up to 20% of its factory workforce, equating to over 10,000 job cuts, as part of a strategic move to streamline operations and secure the company’s future. This decision comes in response to declining sales and intense competition in the rapidly growing AI sector. The layoffs are expected to begin in July, marking a …

With a record number of older cars on U.S. roadways – and the related   increased risk of a breakdown – AAA is urging summer travelers to take precautionary measures before hitting the road. According to S&P Global Mobility, the average age of vehicles on American roadways is a record 12.8 years old, which is a full two months older than last year …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced a $7.6 million investment in infrastructure and education to improve safety for K-12 students who walk or bike to school.  A total of 24 projects across 12 counties were selected to receive funding through ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program. This statewide initiative helps communities …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that the attorneys general of 49 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories have signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. Now that the state sign-on period has concluded, local governments nationwide will be asked to join the settlement, which …

The City of Delaware congratulates the 2025 class of the Delaware Citizens Academy, whose members were recently recognized during a graduation ceremony with City Council. Over four months, participants attended 10 sessions totaling 23 hours of instruction. The Citizens Academy provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at City departments, services, and operations. Members of the 2025 class are:Don Upshaw, Kyle Iden, …