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Ohioans urged to report wild turkey, grouse sightings
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Have you seen a wild turkey this summer? ODNR is requesting the public’s help with their annual population surveys. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is asking for Ohioans to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer as part of their annual survey. Community scientists — which can […]
Traffic stop drug testing can soon be reality for Ohio drivers
Cracking down on motorists driving high, Ohio State Highway Patrol made more than 3,300 drug-impaired driving arrests between 2022 and 2023. Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, state lawmakers have concerns.
Joshua Goshay ’27 is Leading the Way on Campus and at the Ohio House of Representatives
Political science major Joshua Goshay ’27 isn’t just a future leader — he’s a current leader! A graduate of Beechcroft High School in Columbus, Goshay hit the ground running with campus involvement his first year at Otterbein. He was vice president and treasurer of Men of Vision, a campus tour guide, a Cardinal Caller for the Otterbein Fund, and a student staff member of the Office of Social Justice and Activism. If all of that wasn’t enough, he made time to complete Otterbein’s Van Sant Leadership Program and won the annual Emerging Leader Award for his outstanding leadership and contributions to Otterbein.
Ex-lobbyist serving 5 years after conviction in FirstEnergy bribery trial argues appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A well-connected former lobbyist, sentenced in 2023 to five years in prison after jurors found he bribed a political operative with $15,000 for private campaign information, argued to appellate judges last week that he did nothing illegal. Matt Borges, once the chairman of the Ohio Republican...
West Virginia and parts of Ohio warned against possible monkey adoption scam
Primate lovers in Ohio and West Virginia are being warned of a possible scam perpetuated by an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a Canton, Ohio, company called General Monkeys For Adoption. General […]
44 Officers Graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class
July 3, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Columbus - Members of the 150th Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held Wednesday afternoon at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy. The 44 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 31 Ohio agencies.
Everything’s new this year at Mid-Ohio’s Honda Indy 200 race: The track, the tires — and the hybrid engines
LEXINGTON, Ohio — A new era of IndyCar will begin at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Friday as teams adopt hybrid engines for the first time in the sport’s 30-year history. In a collaboration between the series’ two power unit suppliers, Honda and Chevrolet, a shakeup...
Sports gaming numbers dip in May; fall rebound expected
(The Center Square) – While sports slow in the summer months, so does the amount of money Ohioans are betting. According to figures released recently by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, total sports betting handle and mobile sports betting numbers in May were down nearly 10% year over year, but taxable revenue rose 4.4%. Industry experts expect the slower trend to continue until football season returns in the fall. ...
State Highway Patrol urges sober driving during the holiday
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at midnight on Wednesday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Many Fourth of July celebrations involve alcohol, which increases the possibility of impaired driving. Therefore, the patrol urges motorists to buckle up, drive safely, and follow all traffic laws. “Fourth of July celebrations are a hallmark of summer in Ohio, and I urge everyone to celebrate responsibly to ensure a safe holiday for all,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “For the Ohio State Highway Patrol, ensuring the safety of those who travel Ohio roads during the Fourth of July holiday, and every day, is a top priority,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “Impaired driving is a significant contributor to preventable crashes and tragedies, and drug-impaired driving has continued to increase on Ohio’s roadways.”
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
T-Storms Expected To Move Through Area This Afternoon and Evening
WILMINGTON – While the National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Heat Advisory for the better part of southern Ohio today, Union County has not been included in the Advisory. But the NWS went on to say that Union County can expect heat indices in the mid-90s today....
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