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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Six individuals have been indicted for illegal voting in past elections, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “The right to vote is sacred,” Yost said. “If you’re not a U.S. citizen, it’s illegal to vote – whether you thought you were allowed to or not – you will be held accountable.” Special prosecutors with Yost’s office …

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted the Continuing Sonography Education Conference on Oct. 12, 2024. Led by the diagnostic medical sonography technology (DMS) program, this event brought together sonographers, alumni, radiology managers, students and clinical partners from across central Ohio for a day of professional growth and collaboration.  The conference was sponsored by Licking Memorial Health Systems, GE Healthcare, Probo …

The City of Delaware has been honored with the prestigious Auditor of State Award with Distinction. This award places Delaware in an elite group, as fewer than 4 percent of the approximately 4,200 entities audited annually by the Auditor’s office earn this recognition. The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is granted to local governments, school districts, and other public …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio peace officers can now take advanced training courses in traffic-safety and impaired-driving enforcement at no cost to them or their agencies, thanks to new grant funding, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Well-trained officers are the backbone of a safe and just society,” Yost said. “Investing in training empowers officers to protect our communities without …

COLUMBUS – National School Bus Safety Week begins Monday, October 21 and runs through Friday, October 25. During this time, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will increase enforcement efforts regarding school bus violations. These violations include 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 …

On Tuesday evening, October 15th, Heritage Ohio held their Annual Awards ceremony at the Midland Theatre in Newark, Ohio, as the opening of their annual conference. Over 100 nominations were received for 11 awards. The awards honor Ohio’s best projects, places, and people who create lasting impacts through historic preservation and community revitalization. This year’s recipient of the Spirit of …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Oct. 16, 2024 – The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reported record numbers of airline passengers this summer. Airports across the country have been busy and security lines have been long. As thoughts turn to the holiday travel, air travelers can ease their pain and get through checkpoints faster by taking advantage of a special TSA PreCheck® …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that traffic crashes in Ohio significantly decreased in the year since enforcement of Ohio’s strengthened distracted driving law began. Local peace officers and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) began enforcing Ohio’s new distracted driving law in October 2023, following a six-month grace period for motorists. The law prohibits all drivers, in …

As Halloween approaches, Licking/Knox Goodwill stores and 93.7 the Super Q WQIO want to ensure that everyone has a spooky yet safe holiday! Whether you’re planning to take the kids out for trick-or-treating, hosting a festive party, or just enjoying the thrills of the season, safety should be a top priority. With increased foot traffic, excited little ones in costumes, …

Mount Vernon – Knox County Career Center (KCCC) will host Open House/FirstChance Application Night on Thursday, November 21st from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event will be open to the public. Business partners, alumni, and communitymembers, along with current students and their families will be in attendance. In addition,current sophomores and juniors at our associate schools, along with their families, will have …