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SUPER LOAD #35Hauler:  Edwards Moving & RiggingCargo:  Pipe Rack ModuleHeight:  19’6”Width:  16’6”Length:  162’8”Weight:  333,176 poundsSUPER LOAD #36Hauler:  BuchananCargo:  Structural SteelHeight:  19’1”Width:  19’2”Length:  81’1”Weight:  93,500 pounds Load 35 January 30 (Day 1) – Originates in Adams County, travels through Scioto, Pike, and Ross Counties8:15 a.m. Departure (approximate) The load will pull out heading East on US Route 52 at approximately 8:15 …

A new year means new travel plans for many people. Whether you’re looking ahead to a dream vacation, family reunion, or holiday travel plans, there are new travel requirements taking effect in 2025 that travelers – domestic and international – should be aware of. United Kingdom (UK) Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) All U.S. citizens traveling to or through the UK …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that 35 workforce partnerships located across Ohio will receive a total of $5.1 million in awards through the Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant. The program supports local or industry collaborations that help bring Ohioans into the workforce while meeting the needs of job creators and the economy. The 35 awarded partnerships will focus …

Today is National Plan for Vacation Day, where travelers are encouraged to plan for vacation. Each year, Americans leave more than 600 million vacation days unused. But when it comes to taking a vacation, it is the planners of the world who get the job done. Vacation Trend For those looking for a trendy vacation, 2025 is expected to be the third …

COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced the award of $8.7 million to support bridge projects as part of ODOT’s Local Major Bridge Program. This round of funding will go to modernizing and repairing four local bridges in Franklin, Fairfield, Hamilton, and Lake counties. “Investing in our local bridges builds safer connections and supports our economy by keeping our transportation …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he has dispatched a nine-person fire management team from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to assist firefighters battling the devastating wildfires that continue to rage in California.  Fire managers in southern California issued a request for additional resources yesterday as  wildfires continue to be fueled by the state’s dry …

For more than 50 years, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has been committed to its mission of meeting the technical education and training needs of students and employers in Licking, Knox and Coshocton counties.  The college began offering classes at Coshocton High School in 1977. In 1986, COTC solidified a partnership with the Coshocton County Joint Vocational School to have …

Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December and February. In response to this increased risk, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is sharing simple but critical ways to stay warm and safe during the colder months. “Each winter, when heating systems kick into high gear, so do the number …

Columbus, Ohio – As firefighters and EMS across the nation recognize Community Risk Reduction Week this week, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is highlighting the important work of its Fire Prevention Bureau to protect the lives of Ohioans. Community Risk Reduction Week was created to promote educational programming and demonstrations that explain the importance of fire safety, with an emphasis …

 The Franklin County Commissioners launched the opening of One Door, a transformative initiative designed to streamline access to essential Health and Human Service resources. The program was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Michael J. Dorrian Building, where the One Door office is now open to serve residents on the first floor of the county government complex. The One …