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Deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, but drivers should be especially vigilant in the fall. AAA is reminding drivers that October through December marks deer-mating season, so the animals are more active and more likely to dart into the road, increasing the risk of a costly and potentially deadly collision. Roughly 1.5 million deer-related vehicle …

(DELAWARE, Ohio) — The former chief executive officer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to 7 years in prison today for his role in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tom Stalf had pleaded guilty on July 23 to 15 felonies, including aggravated theft, conspiracy, telecommunications fraud …

Ontario, OH – The Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites caregivers of all ages to join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a special Caregiver Appreciation event at the following locations.  Please RSVP to your county listed below: Ashland County Council on Aging – 419-281-1477 Crawford County Council on Aging – 419-562-3050, ext. …

Have you ever wondered what goes into long-range city planning? Now is your chance to find out and provide input on two separate projects. The City of Delaware is working with a citizen steering committee on the Southeast Focus Area Plan. Residents and stakeholders are invited to an open house on October 24 from 6:30 – 8 pm at Newstart …

COLUMBUS – Two more “super loads” will depart the dock site in Adams County and head to the new Intel plant being built in Licking County. The first will leave Friday morning and the second on Saturday. Both will arrive at Rickenbacker and then be delivered on Sunday. Super Load #25 is a receiver weighing 258,000 pounds, is 16’6” tall, 15’6” …

Hosts Flu Vaccination Clinics The Newark office of the Licking County Health Department (LCHD) Flu Vaccination Walk-In Clinic is now open.People in need of a Flu Vaccination can visit LCHD at 675 Price Rd. in Newark, Ohio on Tuesdays through Fridays anytime from 8:30-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm – no appointment necessary. LCHD accepts most insurances. Bring your insurance card!In addition to …

Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, and the Delaware Fire Department is promoting this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to the department, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 …

(Mt. Gilead, Ohio)FlyingHorse Farms (FHF) is a medical specialty camp that provides medically, physically, and emotionally safe camp experiences for kids with serious illnesses and their families at no cost. On Friday, October 4th, the Campfire event, hosted  over 500 guests at FHF’s  property to raise funds and inspire the community invested in the mission. Behind the program was one core call to action – make the world …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) has awarded $104,000 in grants to 45 Ohio cemeteries in 32 counties through the Fiscal Year 2025 Cemetery Grant Fund. The Division currently registers more than 4,100 cemeteries throughout the state. “This is the sixth year the Division has awarded grant funds to assist registered nonprofit cemeteries in completing …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has designated the week of Oct. 6-12 as Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week. Officials Appreciation Week is part of the OHSAA’s Respect the Game program, which encourages sportsmanship among student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. “We are grateful to the men and women all across the state who serve as contest officials,” said …