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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), have announced a significant milestone: over 2,000 license plates have been registered in the voluntary database for individuals with communication disabilities. This initiative allows individuals with a medically- diagnosed communication disability to voluntarily …

Ohio has officially broken its record for the most tornadoes in a single year, with 71 confirmed so far in 2024. The latest tornado touched down in Preble County, east of Eaton, during Tuesday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). This weak tornado adds to what has already been a historic year for tornadoes across the state. …

 A Fairfield County man was sentenced this morning to 18 years to life in prison for an April 2023 murder in Sugar Grove, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. The sentencing for Issac Pence, 21, of Carroll follows his conviction on Aug, 26 on one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and one count of tampering with evidence. A Hocking …

Sawmill Parkway Extension – The new roundabout at the intersection of Sawmill Pkwy. and S. Section Line Rd. is fully open and no longer detoured. Final work on incidentals within the project area will continue for several weeks but is not expected to impact traffic.W. William St. & Carson Farms Blvd. Traffic Signal – The new traffic signal went into full operation …

The Licking County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate deaths that occurred over the weekend during the Lost Lands Music Festival in Thornville, Ohio. According to authorities, the first incident took place on Saturday when 31-year-old James Phromphanh collapsed while dancing near the festival stage. He was taken to a nearby hospital but later died. In a second, unrelated incident, …

 Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented five Legends of Loyalty awards at the annual Legacy and Leadership Dinner on Sept. 20. The Office of the President established the Legends of Loyalty award in 2011 to identify and recognize individuals who have, over the years, made a significant impact on the history of the college and …

COLUMBUS – The 20th and 21st of nearly two dozen “super loads” will depart the dock site in Adams County on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28. Both loads will be delivered at different times on Sunday, September 29. Both loads are absorbers and are identical to the last two moved last weekend. Each load measures 17’4” tall, 18’ wide, and 86’ …

A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced for the murders of two people in August at the Terraces apartment buidling. 23 year old Cameron Moore, who will turn 24 tomorrow went into the apartment and killed Jessica Wardrop and Robert Caudill. Reportedly Moore was seen pacing around with a baseball bat before entering the apartment and killing the two victims …

NEWARK, OHIO – On Monday, September 23, 2024, Newark Division of Police receivedseveral complaints/reports with a new SCAM circulating in our community. The scammers are impersonating “Sergeant Darrin Logan” and claiming you did notappear for a court subpoena. They also claim they have your signature on the subpoena. Thescammers are demanding money from you to pay for a handwriting comparison. …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of seven projects that will create 458 new jobs and retain 357 jobs statewide.     During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $34 million in new payroll and spur more than …