BSA National Camp-In!

May 2, 2020 beginning at 11am EDT / 10am CDT / 9am MDT / 8am PDT

 

Songs, Skits and So Much S’more!

You’re invited to join the Boy Scouts of America’s “National Camp-In”, a fun digital event for all families featuring camp-themed activities and a virtual 5K hike benefiting Feeding America.… Read full story

BBB Scam Alert: Easy Money via “Blessing Loom”? Nope, it’s a Social Media Pyramid Scheme

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to high unemployment and an uncertain economy, making money tight for many people. Who wouldn’t be tempted by an opportunity to make several thousand dollars with only a small investment? No matter how much extra cash could be had, it’s a wise idea to ignore social media invitations to join a “Blessing Loom.”… Read full story

Stay Safe Ohio Order

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Health has issued a “Stay Safe Ohio Order.” The new order, which incorporates the openings of businesses and services announced as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan, will replace the previous “Stay at Home” order, which expires at 11:59 p.m.… Read full story

COVID-19 Update: Prison PPE, ODRC Update

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PRISON PPE: 

Governor DeWine announced today that Ohio has provided more than 1.1 million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Ohio’s state prisons.… Read full story

Spring Wildflower Field Guide

April showers bring May flowers and who is ready to explore those in bloom and those yet to bloom? We encourage you to get out and learn about Ohio Wildflowers. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has designed an awesome Spring Wildflower field guide to aid as the perfect tool for ID.… Read full story

Office of Justice Programs Awards Over $74 Million to Nine States to Address Covid-19 Pandemic

WASHINGTON –The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs announced that it has awarded more than $74 million to nine states to address the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

Awards are being made to: the Alaska Department of Public Safety, $3,585,351; the Colorado Department of Public Safety, $9,184,619; the Idaho State Police, $3,912,375; the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, $11,090,030; the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, $6,827,620; the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, $9,688,333; the Missouri Department of Public Safety, $11,631,106; the Nevada Department of Public Safety, $7,385,200; and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, $10,832,775.… Read full story

Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

·        Brunswick City School District (Medina County)

·        Clermont Northeastern Local School District (Clermont County)

·        Lincolnview Local School District (Van Wert County)

·        Pinnacle Academy (Cuyahoga County)

·        Academy for Urban Scholars (Franklin County)

·        Arts and College Preparatory Academy (Franklin County)

·        Cuyahoga Falls City School District (Summit County)

·        Hope Academy Northcoast Campus (Cuyahoga County)

·        Autism Academy of Learning (Lucas County)

·        Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy (Franklin County)

·        East Muskingum Local School District (Muskingum County)

·        Minford Local School District (Scioto County)

·        Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (Cuyahoga County)

·        Richmond Heights Local School District (Cuyahoga County)

·        Riverside Local School District (Lake County)

·        Stark County Educational Service Center (Stark County)

·        Grand Valley Local School District (Ashtabula County)

·        Tecumseh Local School District (Clark County)

·        The Richland School of Academic Arts (Richland County)

·        Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Centers (Sandusky County)

·        Warren County Educational Service Center (Warren County)

·        West Branch Local School District (Mahoning County)

·        Blanchester Local School District (Clinton County)

·        Eagle Learning Center, Inc.

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