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North Fork Local School District – Proposed Income TaxVote For 1ElectionDayAbsenteeOffice TOTAL AbsenteeMail VOTE % ProvisionalFor the Tax 646 53.04% 549 35 62 0Against the Tax 572 46.96% 491 28 53 0Total Votes Cast 1,218 100.00% 1,040 63 115 0Overvotes 0 0 0 0 0Undervotes 5 2 2 1 0 Southwest Licking Local School District – Proposed Bond IssueVote For …

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), together with Recovery Ohio, is encouraging Ohioans to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month by having conversations about mental health and showcasing supports available to those struggling with their mental health. Aligned with the national recognition, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel issued a proclamation designating May as Mental …

COLUMBUS — The month of May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in Ohio. It is also National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – a time to remind all drivers to share the road with motorcycles and look twice for riders on the highway and at intersections. The Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Natural …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), and the American Honda Motor Company are once again teaming up to distribute 13,000 bicycle helmets to 176 groups and organizations in 61 counties across Ohio. Bike helmets save lives and prevent injuries. However, it is estimated that only 10-20% of Ohio children wear …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced LAST WEEK that nearly three dozen local drug task forces in Ohio are receiving state support to aid in their work to disrupt the drug trade and promote substance use awareness, prevention, and recovery. More than $2.2 million in grants from Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund will be awarded to 34 existing drug task …

Following a one day trial ending on April 25, 2025, a Delaware County jury found 42-year-old Bradley Hursey of Delaware guilty of Violating a Protection Order, a felony of the fifth degree. Contrary to a protection order, Hursey contacted the protected party via text message. Because Hursey had a previous conviction for the same conduct, this second contact was a …

(SHELBY, Ohio)— Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel brought together business, education, and community leaders from the greater Mansfield area for a roundtable discussion on the region’s workforce strengths and its needs. Held at North Central State College’s Kehoe Center in Shelby, the roundtable marked the latest stop in the Lt. Governor’s ongoing series of community conversations to inform the development …

WHO: The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s Ohio Fire Academy will celebrate the graduation of its 0020 EMT class, which is made up of 15 individuals representing communities across Ohio. Click here for a list of graduates and their hometowns. WHAT: The Ohio Fire Academy’s Cadet Training Program is one of the most challenging in the nation, requiring cadets to complete a rigorous …

The City of Delaware’s Electric Aggregation Program, launched in July 2023, has delivered significant savings for residents and small businesses. Through the end of 2024, participants saved an average of 28% — more than $400 — compared to the default electric generation rates from Ohio Edison and AEP Ohio. Continuing the program’s success, the City signed a new agreement in …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) simulation into its nursing program, providing students with an immersive and hands-on experience through cutting-edge technology. Delivered through SimX, a leader in medical simulation, the VR environment allows nursing students to interact with lifelike patient scenarios using Meta Quest 3 headsets. Two students …