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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 …

The City of Delaware is replacing a storm sewer at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Heritage Boulevard. The work is scheduled for June 10, 11 and 12, from 7 am – 5 pm each day. The intersection will re-open to traffic at the conclusion of each workday. The work is being done in advance of Pennsylvania Avenue paving set …

The First Friday event for June kicks off tomorrow and here is everything you need to know. Junes First Friday is sponsored by Sara Mankins and for this one, we are going back in time to 1980. It is encouraged to break out the leg warmers and big hair as you head to downtown this Friday, some shops will even …

SEVERE WEATHER OVERNIGHT BROUGHT DAMAGE TO A SOUTHEASTERN OHIO VILLAGE AND MAY THREATEN TO CANCEL AN ANNUAL EVENT. A SUSPECTED TORNADO STRUCK THE VILLAGE OF FRAZEYSBURG IN MUSKINGHAM COUNTY NEAR ZANESVILLE OVERNIGHT. MUSKINGHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SAYS SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW DOWNED TREES, POWER LINES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VILLAGE’S ANNUAL HOMECOMING FESTIVAL …

COLUMBUS- The House Criminal Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 531, known as Braden’s Law, announced bill sponsors State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell). Braden’s Law would make sextortion a crime in Ohio. On October 17, 2021, Olentangy High School student, Braden Markus, was contacted by an individual on social media who sent him lewd …

Governor Mike DeWine today announced the 2024 expanded Sales Tax Holiday will take place from 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Governor DeWine expanded the length of Ohio’s Sales Tax holiday to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in-person or online on all eligible items of …

Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM’s) Forensic Laboratory has been awarded a $239,250 grant to purchase cutting-edge technology to enhance its investigation capabilities. The Forensic Lab investigates fires and explosions that occur across the state. This latest funding fulfills a three-year $771,000 grant, and is part of $3.4 million awarded to 11 crime …