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Mount Vernon – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at approximately 1:58 PM. The crash occurred on US Route 36 near Graham Road, in Liberty Township, Knox County.Benjamin Harry, age 17, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was operating a gray 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee …

The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three crash fatalities in the county during the fourth quarter of 2022, October 1st to December 31st. During the same time frame last year, there were also three crash fatalities reported. Overall, Licking County’s 2022 concluded with a total of 17 fatalities, a decrease of 8 compared to 2021’s overall …

Delaware City Council is accepting applications for the vacant 2nd Ward council seat. The deadline to apply is 5 pm, January 27, 2023. Candidates with complete applications will be invited to a public meeting for interviews with City Council on February 6 at City Hall. If necessary, an additional round of interviews may be held. The appointed candidate can seek …

Jan. 9, 2023 — This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need – while getting a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona – by giving blood or platelets.The start of the new year marks National Blood …

COLUMBUS— State Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena) yesterday took the oath of office for her first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 61st House district, which includes eastern Delaware County and western Knox County. Lear has worked as a Legislative Aide in the Ohio House, as the Education Policy Analyst and Legislative Liaison for …

COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, 11 people killed on Ohio roadways this New Year holiday. During the four-day reporting period, from Friday, December 30, at 12 a.m. until Monday, January 2, at 11:59 p.m., 11 people were killed in nine fatal crashes. Impairment was a factor in six fatalities, while eight were not were safety belts. During reporting period, …

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted commencement on Dec. 16 for graduates who completed their degree and/or certificate requirements in the summer and autumn 2022 semesters. COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, presided over the ceremony while graduate Affiong Hawkins and alumnus Ruben Clark served as keynote speakers.In his welcome speech, COTC Provost Eric Heiser, PhD, exhorted the students to …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (December 20, 2022) – As 4.6 million Ohioans get ready to travel this holiday, weather forecasters are predicting a winter storm that will bring treacherous travel conditions. AAA reminds travelers to prepare now and adjust plans, if necessary. The majority (91%) of Ohio travelers will drive to their destination his holiday season. INRIX, a provider of transportation analytics …

A Fairfield County judge has granted Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing Columbus’ newly passed gun ordinances from taking effect. Judge Richard Berens of Fairfield County Common Pleas Court issued his ruling this morning enjoining the ordinances immediately. “This request of the court is strictly a matter of the law – as state law supersedes …

Christmas Office Hours and Collections City of Delaware offices close at noon Friday, December 23 and remain closed Monday, December 26. Friday refuse will be collected on an accelerated schedule. Refuse will not be collected on Dec. 26. It will be collected on a “Next Day” schedule Tuesday, December 27 through Saturday, December 31. Additional Refuse Bags Dec. 27-Dec. 31 …