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COLUMBUS, OH – Former Ohio State football coach and Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel has officially been confirmed as Ohio’s next lieutenant governor. The Ohio Senate voted 31-1 in favor of Tressel’s appointment, followed by a 68-27 approval vote in the House. He replaces Jon Husted, who was recently appointed to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President …

February 12, 2025 – Today Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James P. Schuck sentenced Steven M. Vicario, a 41-year-old Delaware man, to 25-30.5 years in prison for Rape, Sexual Battery, and Tampering with Evidence. Vicario has also been classified as a Tier III Sex Offender. Vicario was found guilty by a Delaware County Jury of two counts of Rape …

Ontario, OH – The Area Agency on Aging announces the start of its 2025 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education or certification in the field of aging or disability services. The Foundation Board will award three scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and those …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced this morning that he is nominating Jim Tressel to serve as his lieutenant governor.  Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who served as lieutenant governor until Governor DeWine appointed him to the U.S. Senate last month.  Tressel most recently served as the president of Youngstown State University before retiring in 2023. Tressel also served 15 …

February 10, 2025 – On Friday February 7, following a 4-day trial, a Delaware County jury found 41-year-old Delaware resident, Steven M. Vicario guilty of two counts of Rape (both felonies of the first degree), two counts of Sexual Battery (both felonies of the third degree), and one count of Tampering with Evidence (a felony of the third degree). Delaware …

COLUMBUS – Today, the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Awards. The Patrol held a ceremony recognizing dozens of state and district award winners for their valuable contributions to Ohio and its communities. Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year – Trooper Sarah A. Korsten Trooper Sarah A. Korsten, Elyria Post, earned top honors as …

The Ohio Department of Development and your Area Agency on Aging want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to seven members and 60% of State Median Income for a …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWMVO Radio Proudly Presents the 2025 Basketball Senior ShowcaseMount Vernon, OH – WMVO Radio is thrilled to announce the 2025 Basketball SeniorShowcase, featuring Girls and Boys Basketball games featuring Senior players fromKnox County on March 14th at Fredericktown High School.Event Details:● Date: Friday, March 14, 2025● Location: Fredericktown High School Gymnasium● Time: 6:00 pm – Girls Game. The …

The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, has released the SFY 2025-2026 EMS Priority One & Supplemental Grant Applications.  Grant applications will only be available in electronic format, and must be submitted online through the EMS Grants Management System. To access the EMS Grants Management System, select the “EMS Grants System Login” link to the right of this …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that four institutions of higher education will receive awards to offer Ohio’s Teacher Bootcamp Program, creating first-hand experiences for up to 667 Ohio educators. Teacher bootcamps bring educators into local businesses to help expose them to the in-demand career skillsets their communities need so they can better prepare students to be career-ready upon …