CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio’s State Capital Improvement Program, which has funded over 18,000 infrastructure projects since 1987, faces a critical vote in May as Ohioans decide whether to extend the program and raise its spending cap through Issue 2. The voter-approved initiative, backed by general obligation bonds, has supported roads, bridges, and water systems across […]
Ohio offers employment and second chances to those with felonies
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — April is Second Chance Month in Ohio, a time to spotlight the state’s efforts to support individuals reentering society after incarceration with free employment services and job training opportunities. Ohio offers a range of programs to help restored citizens find work and rebuild their lives. At 13 state correctional facilities, certified OhioMeansJobs […]
ODOT kicks-off multi-billion dollar season
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the start of a record-breaking $3.2 billion construction season on Monday, encompassing 955 projects statewide, including 38 major initiatives valued over $10 million each. “This year’s transportation projects will continue to ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace, improving the quality of life for those who […]
Career fair being held for health professionals
HILLSBORO, Ohio — Southern State’s Department of Health Sciences will hold a Career Connections Job Fair on Monday, April 14, at the Central Campus, located at 100 Hobart Drive, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry experts, exchange insights, […]
Blue Jackets’ star player’s widow announces birth of son
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Meredith Gaudreau, wife of late Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau, welcomed a baby boy named Carter Michael Gaudreau on April 1, she announced via Instagram on Monday. Carter shares his middle name with his father and matches Johnny’s birth weight, also resembling him, Meredith noted in her post. “I love you so […]
Microsoft pulls billion dollar plans from central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Microsoft has halted its plans to construct data centers in central Ohio, the company announced Monday, pausing a $1 billion project in Licking County. The tech giant had intended to develop three data center campuses in New Albany, Heath, and Hebron, with an initial investment comprising $700 million for construction and $300 […]
More details released in missing drugs from local middle school
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities have launched an investigation into the possible theft of a student’s Adderall at Unioto Middle School, a development that follows a Guardian exclusive last Friday. As first reported by the Guardian, a stash of powerful drugs allegedly vanished from the high school under murky circumstances, raising alarms about oversight by non-medical […]
