Happy New Year 2023!

 

We cannot express our appreciation and gratitude enough for having you as a reader of The Mount Vernon Grapevine. We wish all of you, your families, and your friends a prosperous, healthy, and happy New Year. May 2023 bring you a sense of renewed hope and the promise of a brighter future.Read full story

Governor DeWine Sends ODOT to Support Emergency Management Efforts in New York

 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he has dispatched support from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to aid in emergency snow removal efforts in the state of New York following the deadly Christmas-weekend blizzard.

A convoy of 28 ODOT workers, 12 tandem dump trucks, two utility mechanic trucks, and four crew cab pick-up trucks departed from Ashtabula this morning for a 6-day deployment.Read full story

Special Audit of State Teachers Retirement System Finds No Evidence of Illegal Acts but Room for Debate and Improvement

 

 

Columbus — State auditors found no evidence of fraud, illegal acts, or data manipulation related to the $90 billion held in trust by the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS), according to a Special Audit released Thursday.

In its limited review of the pension system, the Auditor of State’s Office also determined STRS’ organizational structure, control environment, and operations are suitably designed and well monitored, both internally and by independent experts.Read full story