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Work is set to begin on Tuesday, July 8 for a project on U.S. 42 between U.S. 33 in Union County and SR 745 in Delaware County. The project will be rebuilding and widening the road shoulders, as well as resurfacing the route. U.S. 42 southbound between SR 745 and U.S. 33 will close starting Tuesday, July 8 for this work. …

A house explosion early Wednesday morning on Becky Drive in Mansfield left a man seriously burned and three firefighters injured. Fire crews from multiple departments responded just before 7 a.m. to find the home engulfed in flames. A man with severe burns was found in the front yard, while a woman, uninjured, was also outside. Both were transported to the …

The City of Delaware has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The report provides residents and businesses with a clear, easy-to-read summary of the City’s financial performance, services, and use of public funds. Prepared by the City’s Finance Department, the PAFR is designed to improve understanding of City finances by presenting key information in …

(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 …