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DeWine announces new grant funding through CyberOhio.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced new grant funding through CyberOhio to assist local government entities with cybersecurity software and services to boost their preparedness and resilience. A total of $7 million is now available as part of Ohio’s new CyberOhio Local Government Grant Program. …

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Ohio’s sales tax holiday is almost here.

Ohio’s sales tax holiday is almost here. There are a few changes this year, including the extension of tax-free days. Earlier this year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that he extended the annual sales tax holiday for 2024 to 10 days. It will start at midnight on July 30 and last …

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Pedestrian killed on Ohio Turnpike.

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred July 20 at approximately 10:43 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near Interstate 475 in Springfield Township, Lucas County. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2024 Ram 1500 pick up truck, operated …

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FCCC accepting applications for Wall of Fame and Distinguished Service Award.

Four County Career Center is now accepting nomination forms for its Wall of Fame and Distinguished Service Award. Nominations can be submitted by visiting Four County’s website at www.fourcounty.net. Forms are available for electronic submission or can be printed and mailed to: Four County Career Center, 22-900 State Route 34, …

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Fatal motorcycle crash on the Ohio Turnpike.

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred July 16 at 4 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near Interstate 280 in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Kenny L. Robinson, 58, Mt …

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Vance selected as Trump running mate.

Former President Donald Trump has selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump’s decision of his running mate comes days after he was nearly killed in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social …

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Applications for Ohio’s public land controlled hunts being accepted until 7/31.

Applications for Ohio’s public land controlled hunts are being accepted until Wednesday, July 31, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. These hunts provide chances to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants and more on public lands during the 2024-25 season. The Division of Wildlife as …

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Traveling on U.S. 24 in Defiance & Paulding counties may remain a challenge.

Traveling on U.S. 24 in Defiance and Paulding counties may remain a bit of a challenge at times until September 2025. That’s because a lengthy process to repair the concrete pavement and replace it with asphalt over an 11-mile stretch is ongoing as is the repair of a few eroded …

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Serious injury accident in Defiance County Saturday.

The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury single vehicle traffic crash. On July 13, 2024 at approximately 01:18 P.M, Troopers from the Defiance Post responded to Defiance Ayersville Pleasant Bend Road, just east of Harris Rd, Highland Twp. in Defiance County. Based …

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State Highway Patrol Investigates Pedestrian Fatal Crash.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a pedestrian crash on Centennial Road near Erie Street in the City of Sylvania. The crash occurred on July 13, 2024 at approximately 10:56 p.m. A 2015 Jeep Wrangler operated by Donald Christian, age 54, of Lyons, Ohio, was …

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