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DeWine proposes redistricting reform, but not current ballot initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine is calling for redistricting reform in Ohio but is not in favor of a proposal that will be on ballots this fall. “My current experience with our current procedure is that it simply does not work very well, it needs to be changed,” DeWine said. “It needs to […]
Ohioans can now add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced that Ohioans with iPhones or Apple Watches can now add their Ohio-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, which can be used in person at select businesses, in select apps, and at TSA security checkpoints.
Efforts to keep students safe discussed at Ohio School Safety Summit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Back to school is not just a matter of school supplies and new clothing. For teachers and educators it’s also paying attention and reassessing security. The Ohio School Safety Center, a division of the Department of Public Safety is holding a conference at the...
100 days until election: Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno rally for Mahoning Valley votes for U.S. Senate
Republican Bernie Moreno is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Voters will decide between Moreno and Brown in November’s election, fewer than 100 days away. How are the two candidates rallying supportive voters in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas of...
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?
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