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A Delaware County jury has found 44-year-old Timothy Baldrick, of Columbus, guilty of Aggravated Murder for killing 37-year-old Timothy “Scottie” Marcum. On June 28, 2021, a kayaker on Alum Creek found Marcum’s deceased body in a plastic tote floating in the water. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office investigated Marcum’s death that was determined to be a homicide, ultimately recovering a …

The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three crash fatalities in the county during the first quarter of 2023, January 1 to March 31. During the same time frame last year, there were also three crash fatalities reported. Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to NHTSA, 32,657 …

City of Delaware residents beginning April 17 will receive in the mail “opt-out” letters related to the City’s electric aggregation program. Unless they opt-out of the program by May 8, 2023, all eligible customer accounts within the City of Delaware boundary using either AEP Ohio or Ohio Energy will be enrolled in the program. Once the 21-day opt-out period closes, …

Ontario OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will hold a Senior Spring Extravaganza on May 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. This free event, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging, is held in recognition of Older Americans Month, and offers guests entertainment, refreshments, resources, information regarding aging issues, and …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 10, 2023) – SWACO developed an online Food Storage Guide in conjunction with its Save More Than Food (SMTF) campaign to help central Ohioans extend the shelf life of their food during Food Waste Prevention Week (April 10 to 16) and beyond. “Central Ohio families literally throw away an average of $2,000 a year in food that may not need …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (April 4, 2023) – A collective of arts organizations in Mount Vernon,OH announced today the lineup for the Mount Vernon Presents 2023 Arts Season. Acts for theyear include an intimate performance with American country and bluegrass performer MartyStuart, an American classic stage show, tribute artists, country music singer- songwriter PamTillis, holiday celebrations, and a three-day family-friendly music …

Andrew Guanciale is the newest member of the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) fiduciary board of trustees. He was appointed on March 9, and his term will expire on Sept. 30, 2025. Guanciale replaces outgoing board member J. Park Shai III. Guanciale is a Realtor with the Guanciale Group of Coldwell Banker Reality in Licking County. A native of Newark, …

COLUMBUS – This year, April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month coincides with the start of stricter distracted driving laws in Ohio, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. “Distracted driving is dangerous, irresponsible and just as deadly as driving drunk, and beginning today, distracted driving is now …

April 3, 2023 — April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating themillions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, theRed Cross and PEANUTS ®  are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives.Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give …

For Immediate Release – Ontario OH – Do you know of a senior citizen volunteering their time to help others? Do you know of a group performing community service to help those in need? Here is your chance to recognize them!  The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Senior Citizen and Community …