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Central Ohio – Wildlife District One State Wildlife Officer Mark Williams, assigned to Franklin County, received a report regarding a hunter with a firearm outside the white-tailed deer gun hunting seasons. Officer Williams contacted the suspect, who was hunting deer with a muzzleloader one day before the statewide muzzleloader hunting season. Officer Williams issued a summons for hunting with a firearm …

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is excited to announce the launch of our new Associate of Arts in Education concentration this autumn semester, making it the college’s eighth Associate of Arts pathway. The Associate of Arts programs are designed to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. This is not COTC’s first education program – the Associate of Applied …

 While Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, the July 4th holiday kicks off the ‘family travel season’, with a record number of travelers as parents are unencumbered by school schedules and related obligations. AAA announced that nearly 71 million people will be traveling for the holiday weekend. AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday …

This summer is bringing exciting spikes in travel and family outings. Unfortunately, the American Red Cross continues to address a concerning shortfall in lifesaving donations since late spring. Blood and platelet donors are critically needed now. Additionally, many communities throughout the country have been significantly impacted by one of the most active tornado seasons on record. It’s vital for blood donors to …

As Americans favorite time of the year rolls around, the City of Mount Vernon is hard at work putting together their annual Fourth of July celebration. For firework setup and preparation, they will be closing the road through The Woods at 2pm. The fireworks will be set off manually this year instead of electronically to avoid any difficulties. Other roads …

The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), The Ohio State University at Newark, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation and our community sponsors invite the public to join us for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment. The annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks celebration will be held on July 3 from 5 – 10:30 p.m. at the …

Harmony Township – The Mt. Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol isinvestigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 20, 2024 atapproximately 7:08 a.m. on County Road 25 near County Road 170 in HarmonyTownship, Morrow County. Amayala Wampler, age 19, of Edison, Ohio, was operating a 2007 Jeep Libertynorthbound on County Road 170. Ashley Seymour, age 21, …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) recently closed on $57,904 in bond financing for Brass Hanger Cleaners, Inc. in Mansfield. The financing is provided through OAQDA’s small business program, which makes clean air compliance easily accessible and affordable for Ohio small businesses. “Brass Hanger Cleaners is a great example of how OAQDA’s programs have multiple community benefits. We are helping …

Extremely high temperatures can strain your vehicle, affecting performance and driving experience. Overheating, tire blowouts, and battery issues are common in such conditions. An analysis of AAA roadside data shows that vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded on the side of the road compared to newer vehicles.  AAA offers the follow tips to avoid …

Ontario, OH– The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) is excited to announce its upcoming Lunch and Learn event to encourage individuals to sign up for the Area Agency on Aging Wellness Coach volunteer program. This event, open to all ages, professions, and life stages, will take place on Friday, July 19, from 11:30 – 12:30 at 2131 …