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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 …

AAA is projecting a record-setting travel volume for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, across America and here in Ohio. Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers, trends and tips from AAA: 3.2 million Ohioans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday travel period (Nov. 26-Dec. 2), an increase of nearly 2.1% from 2023. …

 Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) (“Grocery Outlet” or the “Company”), a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products, today announced its Ontario, Ohio store has officially opened. Ontario entrepreneurs Ryan and Maria Buchanan will lead the location as the store’s Independent Operators. Grocery Outlet Chief New Store Growth Officer, Layla Kasha, said, “We are so …

Alpha Theta Zeta (ATZ), Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, formally inducted 23 students on Thursday, Nov. 21.   PTK recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. PTK provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate and exchange of ideas, lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of …

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is urging families across the state to prioritize fire safety this Thanksgiving. With the holiday season upon us, the kitchen can become a hub of activity, potentially leading to increased fire risks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces that Amy Flavin, Compliance Specialist and Designated School Official for the International Executive Studies program, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Board of Trustees Hospitality Award. This prestigious award, established by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, is given annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding …

Licking County, Ohio – The Licking County Board of Health named Matt Allison, Executive Director of Licking County Transit, as the 2024 recipient of the Licking County Public Health Guardian Award. “I cannot think of a better person to recognize with the Public Health Guardian Award than Matt Allison.” said Chad Brown, Licking County Health Commissioner. “His work at Licking County Transit has …