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Counties in Ohio with more rainfall over the past year than average
During the past winter, parts of California experienced massive amounts of rain and snow. Though it momentarily eased the frequent drought periods that had been affecting the state, the surge in rainfall flooded roads, knocked out power, and broke levees. Fueled by multiple converging atmospheric rivers, the state’s infrastructure was not able to capture all […]
What’s open and closed in Ohio on Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open for Memorial Day, while a few businesses are operating with modified hours or are closed. Find which retailers are open or closed below. Is mail delivered on Memorial Day? FedEx United States Postal Service UPS Is the library open on Memorial Day? Columbus […]
DeWine adds poison pills in calling legislature into special session to put Biden on the ballot
You may think that Gov. Mike DeWine is a hero for forcing the legislature back in session to pass a bill to get President Joe Biden on the November ballot in Ohio (”‘This is ridiculous ... an absurd situation.’ Gov. DeWine calls for special session to ensure president is on the November ballot,” May 24). But, beneath all his talk (buried in his proclamation), he is asking the legislature to also pass poison pills to make it more difficult for citizens to pass ballot issues, which is the only way we have left to fight a gerrymandered legislature that does not act in our interests.
Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities receives 3-year state accreditation
The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received a three-year accreditation from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). This is the longest accreditation period the state can issue to a county board of developmental disabilities and acknowledges that the services and supports the board provides are in substantial compliance with state standards.
ODOT plans new roundabouts in intersection safety package
Three new roundabouts in Wood County plus others in Henry, Fulton, and Defiance counties are part of an $86.9 million package of safety-oriented projects the Ohio Department of Transportation announced statewide. The projects that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks announced Thursday also include “intersection improvements” at Alexis Road and North Detroit Avenue in North Toledo. All but a handful of the 28 projects in 22 counties are at intersections, and 19 projects involve building single-lane roundabouts at mostly rural locations where ODOT said crashes are frequent, although the announcement did not include crash data. “When it comes to our roadways, safety will always be our top priority,” Gov. DeWine said. “Our goal is to save lives by investing to improve dangerous intersections.”
Ohio HB 6 Updates: FirstEnergy riders approved, with changes
This monthly newsletter, published by the Energy News Network, provides updates on Ohio’s ongoing utility corruption scandal. Click here to subscribe. Regulators cut most of FirstEnergy’s energy efficiency proposal when they modified and approved the company’s latest rider plan on May 15. The plan would have been the first time FirstEnergy offered energy efficiency programs to most […] The post Ohio HB 6 Updates: FirstEnergy riders approved, with changes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Columbus pools to open June 8 for summer season
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Looking for a way to cool off this summer? Columbus Recreation and Parks will soon open the city's pools for the season. Some important things to note before heading to a pool:. All pools are first come, first served; there is no advanced registration. Pools will...
Educators and Librarians could face felony charges under proposed Ohio House Bill
Columbus OH -Ohio House Bill 556, introduced by Republican State Rep. Adam Mathews, is causing a stir among educators and library organizations due to its ambiguous language regarding 'obscene material' and 'obscene performances.' The bill proposes criminal charges for teachers and school librarians who distribute or create such materials but fails to clearly define what constitutes 'obscenity.'
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