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TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event Coming to Local AAA Office

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® …

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Motor Vehicle Crashes Decrease Following Year of Strengthened Distracted Driving Enforcement

(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 …

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Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for 2024

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, …

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KCCC Hosting Open House/First Chance Application Night November 21st

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 …

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Fear the Deer! Tis the Season for Increased Vehicle-Deer Crashes

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 …

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Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to Prison

(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 …

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Caregiver Appreciation Event – October 30th

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. …

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Two Ways to Help Guide City Planning, Zoning

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 …

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Two “super loads” moving from Adams County to New Albany

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” …

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Licking County Health Department

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 …

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