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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 …

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 …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A recent drug trafficking case in Pickerington highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to curb the availability of illicit opioids in the state and the importance of advanced chemical to identify emerging drug trends, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.  “Drug traffickers disguise deadly drugs as prescription pills to smuggle them into our communities,” Yost …

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement Agencies What: Spring Drug Take Back Day When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm Knox County, OH – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department ensembles will cap off a busy year with a final concert on Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Flute Choir, Collegians Chorale, Una Voce …

LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – A 27-year-old man from Licking County has been sentenced to nearly 24 and a half years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material and plotting acts of pedophilia. David Hamilton pleaded guilty in August to charges stemming from a disturbing investigation that uncovered thousands of videos and images on his electronic devices. According …