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Second-quarter reporting is complete for the City of Delaware’s electric aggregation program and continued savings are being seen for participants in the program. Since the program began being offered to City residents midway through 2023: The average AEP Ohio customer has saved more than 35% and over $380 on electric generation supply, compared to AEP’s default rate. The average Ohio …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced today more than $7 million in grant funding to support 12 new H2Ohio wetland projects.  “Wetlands are a vital component of H2Ohio to improve water quality across our state,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Every new wetland we create or restore continues to build on …

Columbus, OH – In the aftermath of a major fraud investigation at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, two former employees have now been sentenced for their involvement in the misuse of zoo funds. On Monday, Grant Bell, a former purchasing agent, was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to one count of theft. The charges are part …

COLUMBUS – Week 3 is in the books. Let’s take a look back at some of the best performances with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media Association High School Football Notebook. -The Shelby Whippets destroyed Bellevue 34-0, the first time they shutout their old Northern Ohio League foe since 2017. Brayden DeVito was sensational going 6-for-10 passing for 148 yards …

WOOSTER, Ohio – After three home games to start the season at 2-1, the Kenyon College field hockey team opened up its North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) schedule on the road Tuesday night against the College of Wooster Fighting Scots. The Owls took the lead early and never gave it back, as goals from Kiersten Hoffmann and Maren Lawrence along …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OH — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving an Amish buggy that occurred early Monday morning on U.S. Route 42 in Ashland County’s Jackson Township. According to troopers, the crash took place when a pickup truck struck the buggy from behind, pushing both the buggy and its horse off the road into a …

COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) Director Deborah Ashenhurst are proud to announce the members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (see below). Twenty outstanding inductees will be honored for their post-military accomplishments and achievements at the 33rd annual Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in November. This stellar class represents 14 Ohio …

The Ohio State University at Newark Dean/Director Matthew Smith, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award to Dorian Harrison, PhD, on Sept. 6. President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award The Diversity Award recognizes outstanding achievements that advance the campus’ overall awareness of and sensitivity to differences among people(s) …

The case of State of Ohio vs. Jamie Herndon, 43 years of age of Newark, Ohio, was set for trial on September 3, 2024. A thirteen-count indictment, including multiple counts of Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition, Strangulation, Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity Oriented Material and Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor had been returned by the Licking County Grand Jury …

Following a busy summer travel season highlighted by record numbers of air travelers, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), other travelers are choosing to vacation outside of high season when costs are more affordable and popular destinations are less crowded. “With interest in travel still high but with more travelers looking for bargains, “shoulder” season and off-season travel offers …