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The Ohio State University at Newark Dean/Director Matthew Smith, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award to Dorian Harrison, PhD, on Sept. 6. President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award The Diversity Award recognizes outstanding achievements that advance the campus’ overall awareness of and sensitivity to differences among people(s) …

The case of State of Ohio vs. Jamie Herndon, 43 years of age of Newark, Ohio, was set for trial on September 3, 2024. A thirteen-count indictment, including multiple counts of Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition, Strangulation, Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity Oriented Material and Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor had been returned by the Licking County Grand Jury …

Following a busy summer travel season highlighted by record numbers of air travelers, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), other travelers are choosing to vacation outside of high season when costs are more affordable and popular destinations are less crowded. “With interest in travel still high but with more travelers looking for bargains, “shoulder” season and off-season travel offers …

NEWARK, OHIO, SEPT. 6, 2024 — The Ohio State University at Newark Dean and Director Matt Smith, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award to Amy White on Sept. 5. Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award The Greenstein Award is given annually to a staff member, administrator or …

—The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into U.S. daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey reveals that overall driving patterns have rebounded from the depths of the pandemic. Stable Driving Patterns: The percentage of Americans who drove at least occasionally remained steady at 95.3% compared to 2022. Driving …

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today announced that it has awarded $800,000 in hazardous materials training grants to 27 applicants. “Hazardous materials training grants will provide thousands of emergency response personnel with valuable training to adequately respond to emergencies across Ohio,” stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French. Through the annual hazardous materials training grant program, educational institutions and local governments …

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting calls for nominations for three alumni awards. The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes COTC alumni who have personal and/or professional achievements that bring honor and distinction to the college and individual attainment or contributions for the betterment of our community. The John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award recognizes COTC alumni who have …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 15 people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the Labor Day reporting period, which began Friday, August 30 at midnight and ended Monday, September 2 at 11:59 p.m. In those fatalities in which safety belts were available, seven were unbelted. Ohio’s safety belt law remains a secondary violation; however, …

for Illegal Change in Student Transportation (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent a cease-and-desist letter to Columbus City Schools today warning the district to resume transporting hundreds of charter-school and private-school students or face a lawsuit from the state. The district is legally obligated to provide transportation for nonpublic school students who live within district boundaries and no more …

The City of Delaware recently completed a comprehensive transportation safety plan called, “Travel Safe Delaware: An Action Plan for Safe Streets.” The plan identifies priorities for mitigating fatal and serious injury crashes on roadways within the City of Delaware jurisdiction. The plan was developed in alignment with current national, state, and regional guidance and priorities to help address local safety …