COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 24, 2022) – Halloween falls on the last day of National Pedestrian Safety Month and is historically one of the deadliest nights of the year for pedestrians. To keep everyone safe, AAA is encouraging Ohioans to Be Smart. Be Safe. Be Seen. when celebrating this year. “Halloween brings an increased risk for pedestrian crashes,” said Kellie O’Riordan, …
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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognized Assistant Professor Tom Comisford for 30 years of service as a faculty member at the college. Comisford has spent his entire professional career teaching engineering technology at COTC. A Licking County native, he feels his role as a faculty member at the college provides him the opportunity to give back to the community. By …
Read More »COLUMBUS – The week of October 17 through 21 has been designated as National School Bus Safety Week, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement efforts on school bus violations, such as passing a stopped school bus, school zone violations and other school bus or school zone-related activity. National School Bus Safety Week is supported by the …
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The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported five crash fatalities in the county during the third quarter of 2022, August 1st to October 31st. Each of the five fatalities involved the drivers and/or passengers either not utilizing safety equipment or driving distracted. During the same time frame last year, there were also five reported crash fatalities. According …
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(COLUMBUS) – Ohio State Highway Patrol Colonel Charles Jones announced today a change to the Division’s uniform policy. Effective immediately, current troopers and potential applicants are permitted to wear the long sleeve uniform shirt to cover tattoos. Future employees with tattoos that would be visible when wearing the short-sleeve uniform shirt are required to wear long sleeves. As part of …
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Mark Law and Rhoda Warnock have been appointed as members of the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) fiduciary board of trustees.Rhoda Warnock Rhoda Warnock began her career at the Coshocton Grain Company (CGC) upon graduation from COTC in 1984. She embarked on her lifelong career at CGC as a computer specialist and progressed to the position of CEO/CFO. Rhoda completed …
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The latest Fire Loss in the U.S. report released by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) shows the largest number of home fire deaths since 2007, reflecting a 14-year high. According to the report, people are more likely to die in a reported home fire today than in 1980. These statistics underscore a concerning trend: While the number of U.S. …
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2022—Dancing Bee Market & Studio, 3 N Main StMt Vernon, is open under a new brand and with a freshly renovated classroomspace. Jami Ingledue, owner of natural soap & body products companyDancing Bee Farms, took over ownership of the Makers’ Market in November2021, and set out to make it into a community space where local artists couldnot only sell their …
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−The city of Newark has announced the Showman Arch Bridge on Cherry Valley Road Bridge will be closed indefinitely due to safety concerns with the integrity of the bridge. The detour is Ohio 16 to Ohio 79 to West Main Street. The city posts updates on its Facebook page: “City of Newark Ohio Construction Updates” https://www.facebook.com/CityOfNewarkOhioConstructionUpdates/
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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark announce the appointment of John Davenport, PhD, as the institutions’ dean of students/director of student life. The position is shared by the two institutions and reports directly to the COTC president and the Ohio State Newark dean and director. Davenport assumed his role on Sept. 26.As dean of …
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