COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today awarded $4.8 million in grants to nearly 100 Ohio schools to help them improve the overall safety and security of their buildings. Ninety-eight schools in 27 counties will implement safety upgrades with funding from Ohio’s K-12 School Safety Grant Program. Governor DeWine launched the program through the Ohio School Safety […]
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Federal DA reminds summer camps to be ADA compliant this year
COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker announced today a civil rights initiative aimed at ensuring that summer camps located within in the Southern District of Ohio are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “As summer approaches and parents make arrangements to send their children to camps, we want to make sure […]
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Atomic Credit Union Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners
PIKETON, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union recently awards thousands of dollars in local scholarships to students around southern Ohio. “The purpose of the Atomic Credit Union scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who wish to further their education,” said spokeswoman Lindsey Denney. “This year alone, Atomic has provided $27,500 […]
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Agents remind parents and students of Ohio’s alcohol law ahead of graduation
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) and the Ohio Division of Liquor Control are reminding high school students not to use drugs or alcohol during graduation celebrations. Agents are also encouraging parents to refrain from furnishing alcohol or a place to consume alcohol. “Hosting a graduation party with alcohol is not giving […]
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Former Pike Co. Visitor Bureau Director pleads guilty to theft
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The former head of the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 10 in Pike County Common Pleas Court to two criminal counts in the theft of more than $6,800, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. Sharon Manson admitted to misdemeanor charges of attempted theft in office and […]
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Traffic Alert: Crash along route 23 backs up traffic in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A single-vehicle crash has backed up traffic along route 23. According to the dispatchers, law enforcement along with medics responded to the area of Orr Road and route 23 in Pickaway County. Officials say that traffic restrictions will be in place along the southbound lanes as crews work to clear the […]
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Investigation continues in the death of a Circleville man
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Law enforcement searches for answers in the death of 37-year-old Donald Anderson. Anderson was reported missing by family members. Authorities say he was last seen on May 14, 2022, at 8:22 a.m. Reports say Donald Anderson was supposed to meet family in Grove City for dinner at 6:00 p.m. but never arrived. Anderson […]
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Waverly Fire Department to hold bicycle and wagon decorating contest
WAVERLY, Ohio— The Waverly Fire Department is holding a bicycle and wagon decorating contest for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The parade, officials said, will be held Monday, May 30th. A $25 prize will be awarded in 5 different categories: most patriotic, youngest, oldest, and best overall bike/wagon. Judging for the contest will be at […]
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PUCO orders refunds and fines for two retail energy providers
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Today the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) adopted settlement agreements for two retail energy providers to resolve allegations of misleading marketing and enrollment practices. Ambit Ambit Northeast will pay a $20,000 civil forfeiture to the state of Ohio, implement a new enrollment auditing program, and hold additional employee training. Ambit has already […]
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Governor DeWine announces new round of support to help redevelop Ohio neighborhoods
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that $100 million in state support is now available as part of the second round of the Transformational Mixed-Used Development Program. The Ohio Department of Development began accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2023 projects today. The program provides a tax credit for major mixed-use […]