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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 …

This morning, the Franklin County Commissioners released their tenth annual State of the County report, offering a clear and comprehensive look at how county government is delivering results and expanding opportunity in every corner of the community. Organized around the Commissioners’ six core principles of good governance, the report highlights measurable outcomes and the many ways the 15 county agencies, other …

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The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles and New Jersey may seem extreme and unlikely examples of loss, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, fires, tornados and other natural disasters force more than two million people from their homes each year. With spring storms expected to roll across the state this week, AAA reminds homeowners to plan and prepare for …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing six defunct used-car dealerships that failed to provide vehicle titles to dozens of consumers. In each of the lawsuits – filed in the Common Pleas Courts of Butler, Fairfield, Fayette, Licking, Stark and Wood counties – an auto dealership and its operator are accused of violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act and …

ount Vernon Nazarene University faculty and staff gathered to recognize their peers at the Excellence in the Call awards on Thursday. Pictured, from left, are: Executive Vice President Dr. Colleen Derr, Trinia Huddleston, Anita Beal and President Dr. Carson Castleman. Huddleston and Beal were recognized for their contributions to the campus community. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene University) MOUNT …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM’s) Ohio Fire Academy celebrates its first firefighter class of 2025. The 36 individuals who make up Firefighter Class 240 were recognized at a graduation ceremony this morning at SFM’s campus in Reynoldsburg. The graduates represent communities across Ohio and Indiana. To view a complete list of graduates and their hometowns, click here. …

Opening Summer 2025: Unmatched Thrills! Zoombezi Bay is unveiling Conservation Tower, featuring THREE world’s-first waterslides in one location—a groundbreaking experience you can’t find at any other water park on Earth! These attractions bring innovative thrills for guests of all ages while celebrating the park’s mission to support wildlife conservation through its partnership with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Three Unique …