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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 …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge today announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers.   The funding was awarded as part of Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which was established to support county …

This summer, Nellie Six Productions is hosting their annual Front Porch Concert Series, the first on being this Friday, June 21. Local artist will be lining East High St. from 6-9 pm, the street will closed to traffic so the public can safely enjoy the event. Along with these amazing artist, there will be local vendors and delicious food trucks …

Columbus – The Patrol’s 173rd Academy Class graduated today after 28 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety, and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent provided remarks. Chief Gary D. Lewis Jr., Bexley Police Department, delivered the commencement address to the 52 members of the Patrol’s 173rd Academy Class. The Honorable Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County …

6/15/24 LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported one crash fatality in the county during May 2024. In May 2023, there was one crash fatality reported. Year-to-date (May 31, 2024), there have been four crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were five crash fatalities year-to-date (May 31, 2023). Our …