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(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 …

AAA is joining national and regional traffic safety partners in promoting this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). This year’s public awareness event, which runs from April 21-25 is themed, ‘Respect the zone so we all get home.’  NWZAW is an annual spring campaign, coinciding with the beginning of the busy construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. …

MRSS is a service that provides immediate help for children and young adults 20 and under who are experiencing overwhelming mental, emotional, or behavioral distress. With MRSS, when a crisis like this occurs, a team of trained professionals responds within 60 minutes directly to the young person’s home, school, or any other location to de-escalate the crisis and provide ongoing …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce invites local business leaders, new business owners, HR professionals, and safety coordinators to attend its upcoming Power Hour training session, “Your MCO & Tools for Cost Containment,” presented by Sedgwick, Knox County Chamber’s partner in claims management and cost containment solutions.The training will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025, …

Mansfield Division of Police Hosts 10th Annual “Bike-A-Palooza” Community Event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2024, at North Lake Park, 625 Hope Road. Bike-A-Palooza is a free, family-friendly festival presented by the Mansfield Division of Police. The event features a variety of fun and educational activities, including: Bike Ride with a Cop Bicycle Safety Rodeo …

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) today announced the release of a toolkit to help local communities better assess damages after disasters.  The “Post-Disaster Incident: Damage Assessment” tabletop exercise toolkit is designed to assist Ohio jurisdictions with developing damage assessment plans and enhance capabilities in effectively conducting damage assessments following a disaster. According to the National Oceanic …