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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey announced that $8.3 million was awarded to 39 universities, community colleges, and career technical centers across Ohio through the latest round of Super RAPIDS grants. Awardees will use this funding to update …
Read More »Hoops votes in support of biennial budgets for IC & BWC.
State Rep. Jim Hoops, R-Napoleon, recently voted in support of the biennial budgets for the Industrial Commission and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The State of Ohio charges the IC with the responsibility of resolving disputes over the payment of compensation and medical …
Read More »Ohio Gov. DeWine Calls for Ban of Cell Phones in Schools.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine hosted a press conference Tuesday in support of legislation that would ban the use of cell phones in public schools in Ohio. Sponsored by Sen. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township), Senate Bill 158 incorporates language first introduced by Governor DeWine in his executive budget – prohibiting student use of …
Read More »Deadline looming to upgrade your ID to be REAL ID compliant.
There are only a few weeks left to upgrade your license or state-level ID to be REAL ID compliant. Starting May 7, 2025, state-level ID cards, such as driver’s licenses, won’t be accepted for federal purposes, such as getting through airport security, unless they are a REAL ID. The federally-mandated …
Read More »DeWine to Host Press Conference Supporting Bill to Ban Cell Phones in Schools.
On Tuesday morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will host a press conference in support of Senate Bill 158. Sponsored by Sen. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township), the bill would ban student use of cell phones during the school day in Ohio. Governor DeWine introduced similar language to ban cell phones in schools …
Read More »Edon Northwest welcomes school resource officer.
The Edon Northwest Local School District recently welcomed Officer Monica Goebel, a seasoned law enforcement officer, to the newly created position of school resource officer, marking a significant step toward strengthening safety and support within the district.
Read More »ODOT construction kickoff event Friday.
The venue for the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) construction season kickoff event Friday afternoon was the intersection of U.S. 24 and Henry County Road 17D – just north of Okolona. It was chosen because building a new interchange there during the next two construction seasons will be one of …
Read More »Ohioans urged to Prepare for Severe Weather and Flooding
As severe weather continues to impact Ohio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel are urging Ohioans to prepare for ongoing rainfall and flash flooding. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) offers the following safety tips: Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather …
Read More »The Bryan Chocolate Walk Announces 2025 Date.
The Bryan Development Foundation would like to announce the 5th Annual Bryan Chocolate Walk. The Chocolate Walk will take place on Thursday, May 15th from 5 PM to 7:30 PM Tickets will go on sales Monday, April 7th. For online ticket sales, patrons can go to the QR code found …
Read More »EF1 tornado touched down in Putnam County Wednesday.
The Putnam County Office of Public Safety says the National Weather Service has determined an EF1 tornado touched down in the Dupont area on Wednesday during severe storms that rolled through northwest Ohio. NWS classifies an EF1 as a moderate tornado with 86-110 mph wind speeds. The Putnam County Office …
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