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Lucas company receives USDA grant to help cut energy costs
COLUMBUS — A Richland County company has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). It's part of $1.1 million awarded for 20 Ohio projects that will help farmers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements to lower operating costs. Worthington Analytical Services in Lucas received a $14,706 grant to purchase and install a 10-kilowatt roof mounted solar array. This project is expected to save the business $2,016 in annual energy costs and generate 10,080 kilowatt hours of electricity, offsetting 199% of the business' annual energy consumption. This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Lucas company receives USDA grant to help cut energy costs
Suspicious Package Locks Down Amazon Center
Etna Township- The Licking County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Etna Township, Monday night for a bomb threat. Deputies said a suspicious package was located on the ground outside of the facility. The center went into lockdown. Sheriff’s deputies secured the area and dispatched...
Parishioners united to 'be the church' during two days of community service
Marion First Church of the Nazarene and Dayspring Wesleyan Church came together this past weekend to serve the city and county with community service projects for those in need. Pastor Gregg Parkman from the Nazarene Church instructs his congregation each Sunday to “not just go to church, but to be the church." ...
Three student-athletes, Men's Golf program earns academic honors from GCAA
NORMAN, Okla. – Three members of the Denison University men's golf team were recently announced as 2023-24 All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The Big Red also earned the GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award from the organization. Denison was one of 240 schools across six...
Shuttered Columbus Kroger gets new life at monthly pop-ups as renovations push on
Set back from busy Refugee Road on the city's Southeast Side, a usually quiet, boarded-up building comes to life on the fourth Saturday of each month. The building, a former Kroger store, is undergoing renovations inside. But outside, there is a monthly pop-up market where local people can get fresh fruit and vegetables...
Heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding and scorching heat possible this week, NWS says
Whatever you do, make sure you don't forget your raincoat over the next few days. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Columbus Wednesday through Friday, bringing heavy rain, wind gusts and localized flooding, according to a National Weather Service hazardous weather statement. Not only will it be stormy, it'll...
Zanesville bar owners take a wait-and-see approach to proposed training requirement
ZANESVILLE − Ohio legislators are asking who is responsible for the wellbeing and safety of patrons, staff and the public if someone leaves a bar intoxicated. Is it the bar? Or is it the personal responsibility of the adult to act safely if they’re intoxicated? ...
First law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio honored with memorial service
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A memorial service with a full police honor guard was held Tuesday for Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Mattis K9, the first law enforcement therapy K9 in the state of Ohio. Mattis passed away in June after battling health issues. The yellow Labrador retriever was 7...
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Group wants change to Ohio’s sales tax holiday
(The Center Square) – While the National Federation of Independent Business encourages consumers to take advantage of Ohio’s sales tax holiday, a policy group wants the state to make a change. The business group sees the holiday as a way to boost small businesses and drive local economies when small-business owner optimism is growing around the country. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to shop...
Worthington vegan eatery Zammy's, Columbus sour-beer brewery Pretentious closing
Starting Tuesday, dining out in Ohio will cost less thanks to the state's sales tax holiday. Here's a look at some of the openings, closings and other happenings on the Columbus food scene this week. ...