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The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is proud to announce vaccine clinics will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the following locations: October 4at Hawkins Conference Center, located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario October 11 at Third Street Family Health Services, located at 600 W. Third Street, Mansfield October 18 at Ashland Health & Wellness …

Columbus, OH – Emergency crews were dispatched to the Ohio Statehouse early Monday morning in response to a bomb threat, which was later determined to be non-credible. The Ohio State Highway Patrol immediately responded after receiving an email that allegedly described a bomb threat. Bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to sweep the premises, including the parking ramp beneath the Statehouse, …

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA September 16,  2024 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. President’s Welcome 4. Roll Call  Mr. Wolf _____ Ms. Shaw _____ Ms. Deeds _____ Mr. Kronk _____ Mr. Miller _____  5. Approval of Agenda  Mr. Wolf _____ Ms. Shaw _____ Ms. Deeds _____ Mr. Kronk _____ …

The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three crash fatalities in the county during August 2024. In August 2023, there were two crash fatalities reported. Year-to-date (August 31, 2024), there have been fourteen crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were ten crash fatalities year-to-date (August 31, 2023). Our sincere condolences to the …

NEWARK, OHIO – On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Newark Division of Police issued anAmber Alert for Sewak Tiwari, 19, of Columbus, who had taken and threatened to harm a 1-year-old child after a domestic incident in Newark. The Columbus Division of Police would laterlocate the 2006 Gray Honda Pilot, and Mr. Tiwari with the child, unharmed. Mr. Tiwari wasarrested by …

Ontario OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites the community of all ages to participate in a walk on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to help bring awareness to the prevention of falls. Join us for a community walk in Lexington, OH, open to everyone! The event will take place on the B&O Bike Trail from …

The Dawes Arboretum, dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history, has named Stephanie Crockatt as its new executive director. Crockatt is the first woman in The Dawes Arboretum’s history to permanently serve as the executive director. Crockatt is an accomplished park conservancy leader with significant development and fundraising experience as executive director of the Buffalo …

Second-quarter reporting is complete for the City of Delaware’s electric aggregation program and continued savings are being seen for participants in the program. Since the program began being offered to City residents midway through 2023: The average AEP Ohio customer has saved more than 35% and over $380 on electric generation supply, compared to AEP’s default rate. The average Ohio …

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced today more than $7 million in grant funding to support 12 new H2Ohio wetland projects.  “Wetlands are a vital component of H2Ohio to improve water quality across our state,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Every new wetland we create or restore continues to build on …

Columbus, OH – In the aftermath of a major fraud investigation at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, two former employees have now been sentenced for their involvement in the misuse of zoo funds. On Monday, Grant Bell, a former purchasing agent, was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to one count of theft. The charges are part …