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The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Delaware County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 6 on Facebook or Twitter for current Delaware County construction information.   State Route 605 CONTINUING IMPACTS The intersection of SR 605 and Fancher Rd. will close starting Monday, May 13 for 40 days for roundabout construction. SR 605 detour: SR …

COLUMBUS- The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 236, the Never Alone Act, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena). The bill ensures every patient has access to an advocate to be with them in a hospital, nursing home, or other congregate care setting – especially during a health emergency. “Over …

The City of Delaware City Council formally introduced Paul J. Brake as the next city manager, effective Aug. 1, at its meeting Monday night. Brake will bring to Delaware 30 years of local government experience, most recently as the city manager in Royal Oak, MI., a metro Detroit suburb with a population of more than 57,000. He oversaw more than …

– Agricultural producers in Ohio should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. “Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline in order to receive program benefits,” said Dr. John Patterson, State Executive Director in Ohio. “Once …

There are many developments across Knox County that deserve the spot light. First the Land Bank received a 2.46 million for residential development. With this grant, the Land Bank will build 12 new house within Knox County for local residents. As more residents come into Knox County looking for homes, they begin the County Comprehension Plan. The County Comprehension Plan …

JACKSONTOWN – The Ohio Department of Transportation confirms that one of its employees was killed in a tragic work zone incident on State Route 60 in Muskingum County on Friday, June 7. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news of the loss of our ODOT team member and friend, Marvin “Marty” Crane. He was tragically killed …

As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stressesthat blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donationsover the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type Oblood and donors giving platelets.Record-breaking summer travel and severe weather conditions are expected to persist …

Food for the Hungry within Knox County received a generous amount of donations and sponsors during their 2023 FFTH Drive and decided to put that extra money to use. The program offers winter grants to support local businesses and programs working to get food for those in need. They decided to extend the grants into the summer to prioritize nutritional …

The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited “unlikely or very unlikely” to purchase an EV …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, OHIO, JUNE 6, 2024 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognized two faculty members as faculty emeritus this May for their years of dedicated service to the college in light of their announced retirements. Sandra Siegrist and Scott E. WilsonScott E. Wilson, a full-time English faculty member, worked at COTC for 44 years. Sandra Siegrist, a mathematics faculty member, has …