Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted have announced that Ohioans can now add their Ohio-issued driver’s license or state identification card to Apple Wallet for use in person at select businesses, in select apps and at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints, including at John Glenn Columbus …
Read More »Defiance County to receive support from All Ohio Future Fund.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Monday that a 1,000-acre site in Defiance County will be the first location primed for future economic development success with support from the new All Ohio Future Fund. More than $14.6 million from …
Read More »POET Bioprocessing gets grant.
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $50,000 grant for POET Bioprocessing (POET) to support on-site rail expansion at its Fostoria location. POET’s total investment is estimated at $2 million.Founded in 1987 in Scotland, South Dakota, POET has grown to be the world’s largest producer of biofuel. POET’s …
Read More »Bryan one of Ohio Best Hometowns.
Bryan will be featured in a fall edition of Ohio Magazine as one of five Ohio Best Hometowns of 2024-25. To determine the honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations and conducted site visits across the state in the spring and summer. The editors evaluated the nominees in six categories – Community …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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