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Westerville’s Memorial Day tradition continues with Field of Heroes run
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — More than 400 people gathered in Westerville on Sunday morning for the 16th annual “Field of Heroes 5K run”. Runners and walkers honored everyone who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. “There’s a whole group of people that made sacrifices that allow us to be the position that we […]
Memorial Day parades across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan
OHIO, USA — Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the unofficial beginning of summer but it is also a solemn holiday in which Americans remember those who were lost in the country’s military engagements. One of the time-honored traditions for many families and individuals is the...
Flags ordered to be lowered at half-staff for Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Flags across Ohio and the United States have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day. Gov. Mike DeWine issued the order this weekend that all flags at public buildings and grounds throughout the state will be lowered from 12:01 a.m. to noon on Monday. Memorial Day originated as Decoration […]
School districts now required to have cell phone policies
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a bipartisan bill regarding cell phones in the classroom. H.B. 250 originally focused on high school graduates obtaining a military seal. Now it also addresses cell phone policies in schools. The legislation unanimously passed in the Ohio General Assembly on May 8. Each school board will be required to adopt a cell phone policy by July, 2025. Local school districts are currently reviewing their own policies. Toledo Public Schools does not currently have a policy in place specifically related to the use of cell phones in schools, James Gant, deputy superintendent, said in a statement.
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