BBB Tip: Emotional Support Animals No Longer Considered Service Animals on U.S. Flights

If you are planning on a much-needed getaway in the United States by air and taking your emotional support animal, double check the changes recently issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

The changes were deemed necessary for air traveler safety, after numerous concerns were cited by several individuals regarding service animals in limited aircraft space.

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Ohio School Safety Center Releases 2020 Annual Report

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) today released its 2020 Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) Annual Report which demonstrates its ongoing commitment to school security during the COVID-19 pandemic when school threats and vulnerabilities shifted.

“Ohio is fortunate to have a dedicated team that places school safety as a top priority every single day,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of 500,000 Americans Killed by COVID-19

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In remembrance of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died due to COVID-19, including more than 14,000 Ohioans, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state until sunset on February 26, 2021.… Read full story

Coshocton County Agricultural Society Repaid More than $41,000

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2017-2018 financial audit of the Coshocton County Agricultural Society which included a finding for recovery following a $46,308 theft.

 

“It is unfortunate that someone would think they could steal from their county fair and get away with it – our county fairs are a great avenue for our 4-H and youth AG programs and bring our communities together,” said Auditor Faber.

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Mahoning Valley Woman Found in River Identified

(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio) — Experts working for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have identified a woman whose body was found in the Mahoning River this past summer, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in determining what happened to her.

After the body was found in the river in July, the McDonald Police Department requested the assistance of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).  Read full story