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(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 …

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 …