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  COLUMBUS — The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with AAA Northeast and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to implement a program to educate high school students about the risks of underage cannabis/marijuana use while driving. “Shifting Gears: The Blunt Truth About Marijuana & Driving” uses science-based information to explain the physical and cognitive processes that are affected by …

In a move aimed at addressing growing transportation concerns, Columbus City Council has approved a groundbreaking plan to add 487 miles of bike trails across the city. This development comes at a critical time, as Columbus is projected to gain over one million new residents in the next 25 years—leading to a significant increase in car traffic. The plan, which …

People wanting to make a lifesaving difference in the Newark area now have the chance to donateblood at the NEW American Red Cross Blood Donation Center at 225 N. 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055. Platelet collections will begin at this new facility on January 6, 2025. The Newark, Ohio Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center Sunday: 7:00 AM – …

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COLUMBUS — Ohio’s state-funded motorcycle rider education program is pleased to announce grant funding opportunities for 2026 are available to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations. Agencies that wish to offer certified motorcycle rider training to the public must apply by Jan. 3, 2025. The complete grant guidelines can be found on the “Become A Provider” page on Motorcycle Ohio website at www.Motorcycle.Ohio.gov. …

December 3, 2024 – Rhonda Coomes, a 53-year-old Radnor woman, pleaded guilty today to 14 counts of endangering children, all felonies of the third degree. Each count of endangering children relates to a different victim. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into Coomes, who operated an in-home daycare at her residence, after the Sheriff’s Office received anonymous complaints …

In December 2024, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department ofDevelopment Director Lydia Mihalik announced $86.1 million in grants for local communities as part ofthe Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. Short summaries of each grant can be found below. Thesesummaries were compiled by the Department of Development. Those with detailed questions about aproject should contact the entity …

As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Crossencourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month.Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to help ensurepatients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks.Record-breaking November travel is expected to …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Bands on Saturday, Dec 7. The day will include a morning of instruction for both bands and will culminate with a concert at 3:30 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. …

COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, eight people were killed in seven crashes on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, resulting in the fewest deaths since 2018, when seven people were killed. The five-day Thanksgiving reporting period began on Wednesday, November 27 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. Of the eight people killed, three were not wearing …