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(MARYSVILLE, Ohio) —  The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the agency, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips announced today. “Today is a win for veterans and anyone else who relies on the integrity of Ohio charities,” Yost …

Enrollment is underway for the 2025 City of Delaware Citizens Academy. The Academy is a FREE series of in-person classes designed to provide an inside look at the Delaware government. It runs mid-February through May, with most sessions held twice a month on Thursday evenings. In each class, City staff and elected officials will provide an in-depth look at how …

SUPER LOAD #33 Hauler:  Edwards Moving & RiggingCargo:  TankHeight:  19’2”Width:  16’3”Length:  196’Weight:  456,342 pounds Friday, January 17 (Day 1) – Originates in Adams County, travels through Scioto, Pike, and Ross Counties 8:15 a.m. Departure (approximate) The load will pull out at approximately 8:15 a.m., just after the last bus transporting students to Manchester Local Schools passes the site. The load is …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that 28 colleges and universities in Ohio will receive a total of $7.5 million in funding for security projects that enhance the safety of students and staff. “Ohio remains committed to ensuring our colleges and universities have the resources they need to make their campuses as safe as possible,” said Governor DeWine. “These …

The Licking County Health Department is included in a partnership between local agencies and organizations known as the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force. The task force aims to coordinate and establish warming centers in Licking County for individuals who are in need of a warm and safe place to temporarily shelter on extremely cold days or nights during the winter.The Licking …

 The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported no crash fatalities in the county during December 2024. In December 2023, there were 2 crash fatalities reported. In 2024, there were a total of 17 crash fatalities in Licking County. In 2023, there were a total of 23 crash fatalities in Licking County. Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.  The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the …

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood orplatelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donorsand those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need. The start of the new year …

-Rico Williams was sentenced to 14-17.5 years in prison for possession of a fentanyl-related compound (with a firearm specification), aggravated possession of drugs (with a firearm specification), possession of cocaine (with a firearm specification), and 2 counts of having a weapon while under a disability. -Todd Gossett was sentenced to 5-7.5 years in prison for 2 counts of pandering sexually-oriented …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law:  Senate Bill 58, sponsored by State Senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green), prohibits requiring fees or firearms liability insurance for the possession of firearms, or fees for the possession of knives, and to enact the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act. Senate Bill 63, sponsored by State …