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The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage, according to an organization press release. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as …
Read More »Henry County fair opens this week.
The 171st Henry County fair kicks off Thursday and runs through August 15th. Included in the eight-day event: cheerleading competition, tractor pulls, harness racing, music concerts, amusement rides, livestock showing /judging, food and a number of exhibits and other activities on the fairgrounds in Napoleon. Veterans will be recognized on …
Read More »Fatal commercial vehicle crash on Ohio Turnpike Sunday.
The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving two commercial vehicles. The crash occurred on August 4, 2024 at 7:35 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near State Route 108 in Dover Township, Fulton County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Freightliner semi operated by …
Read More »Ohioans can add their driver’s license or state ID card to Apple Wallet.
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 …
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