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COLUMBUS – Home-cooked meals, crackling fireplaces, and evergreens adorned with festive decorations are all part of what makes the holidays such a special time of year. But the very things that create so much joy can also increase the likelihood of a fire in your home.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – In an effort to ensure the safety of Ohio’s motorists, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), is among the first in the nation to launch a vehicle safety recall notification program using the state’s vehicle registration renewal process.… Read full story
When Ohioans enroll or contribute to an Ohio 529 savings plan, they can claim a deduction up to $4,000 per beneficiary on their State of Ohio taxable income.
With the New Year right around the corner, Ohio’s 529 Plan is encouraging Ohioans to resolve to make saving for higher education a priority and get a head start before 2019 comes to a close.… Read full story
Looking for a way to recycle or reuse your live Christmas tree instead of throwing it in the trash? You’re in luck because there are plenty of organizations that will put your old tree to good use! Your tree could be used, among other things, for mulch, a brush pile, enrichment for animals in a zoo, or fish habitat.… Read full story
Mutations in the RIPK1 gene responsible for CRIA syndrome.
Over the last 20 years, three families have been unsuspectingly linked by an unknown illness. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and other organizations have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 23, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Roger Brown, of Butler, was chard with domestic violence and assault on December 22nd, 2019.
A complainant reported that someone drove through her yard on December 20th, 2019.… Read full story
If you are traveling and your battery is running low, a charging station may seem like a lucky find. But think twice before plugging in your phone or other devices! These USB charging stations – often found in spots popular with travelers – are part of a new cyber-theft tactic called “juice jacking.”… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is the first organization in the country to have three human-propelled skills courses independently verified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
Earlier this month, Ohio’s kayak and stand-up paddleboarding instructor courses each earned verification by NASBLA.… Read full story
What do you call a huge group of sandhill cranes? An awe-inspiring sight to behold? Yes, indeed! Technically though, a dance, construction, and swoop are all right answers too! Have you ever seen a swoop of sandhill cranes in Ohio? If not, we know where you can!… Read full story
Highs in the 50s for most of the area today. 50s will be common throughout the holiday week! See the latest forecast for your specific location at weather.gov/cle.