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Governor DeWine appoints conservator to oversee Eastern Gateway closing process
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a conservator to oversee the closing of Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). According to the release, Fred Ransier will serve as conservator effective August 1 and will manage the college while overseeing the dissolution and closure process. Earlier this year, the EGCC Board of...
Ohio redistricting amendment campaign raises, spends $25 million for November election. Who paid for it?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The group backing Ohio’s redistricting reform amendment has spent nearly $25 million in their campaign to qualify for the ballot and sway voters to approve it this November, according to state disclosures. Citizens Not Politicians filed a campaign-finance report on Wednesday, ahead of a state...
FIDF Ohio chapter part of Israel visit, provides ‘connection’ post-Oct. 7
About 30 people involved with the Central Region of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces took a mission trip to Israel from June 23 through June 27. When creating the itinerary and goals for the trip, the FIDF thought about how it could best share the stories from Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and help people understand that this is a historical time, Tamir Oppenheim, vice president of the central region of the FIDF, told the Columbus Jewish News July 17. The same itinerary has been used four times and is planned to be used again later this year. The Central Region of the group includes the Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Dallas chapters.
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Additional meth found in Galion woman’s residence after her indictment
GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)— On July 31, 2024, a significant narcotics operation led by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and METRICH resulted in the indictment of a Galion resident, marking a major step in the fight against drug trafficking in the area. The operation targeted Amanda Rector,...
Bond set at $1 million for former Galion man accused of rape
A former Galion man is facing nine sexual-related charges in Crawford County Common Pleas Court. Jeremy Long, 46, most recently of Mansfield, is being held on a $1 million bond after pleading not guilty to seven first-degree rape charges and two gross sexual imposition charges, both third-degree felonies. According to Crawford County Prosecutor Matthew...
Ever wonder who enforces building safety codes for Licking County renters? Here are some answers.
When a century-old apartment building in Alexandria went up in flames on May 30, questions emerged among residents about building safety: Who is checking to see if buildings in the county are up to local fire-safety codes? Are proper smoke detectors and fire extinguishers maintained in apartment buildings? How is a building determined safe for occupancy — especially if it has a history of fires?
Westerville Man Sentenced for Pretending to be An Attorney
Muskingum County- A Westerville man was sentenced to serve time in prison for defrauding a Zanesville family and pretending to be an attorney. The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office said 73-year-old John D. Allen of Westerville, appeared in Muskingum Common Pleas Court for sentencing. Judge Kelly Cottrill sentenced Allen to serve one year in prison for his crimes of felony theft and misdemeanor unauthorized practice of law.
36th annual Festival returns to downtown Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival will welcome country. chart-topper Lonestar, local favorite Six Miles to Nellie and Central Ohio icons Phil Dirt and. the Dozers as headline musical acts for this year’s event, August 8-11 on the Public Square and. streets of downtown...
WATCH LIVE: Vice presidential candidate JD Vance hosts rally in Arizona
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) will be speaking at a rally in Glendale, Arizona, on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Eastern. It’s a moment for Arizona voters to become more acquainted with the Ohio senator. Former President Donald Trump lost the swing state by less than 11,000 votes in 2020. CLICK HERE TO […]
Hot Head Burrito shares plans to expand to the Summit City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Mexican-style restaurant chain based out of Ohio shared that it will be expanding to Fort Wayne in August. Restaurant chain Hot Head Burritos is slated to move next door to the Dairy Queen and Cap n’ Cork liquor store on 3120 St. Joe Center Road.
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