BBB Tip: Avoid being “ghosted” by your tax preparer
Many of us have heard of being “ghosted” after a date, but have you ever been ghosted by your tax preparer? Unfortunately, many have and they’re often met with serious consequences.
Black Market Tax preparers set up shop around tax time, usually in a rental or short term location.… Read full story
Daylight Saving Time Starts March 8
Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. Spring is right around the corner and although you may not like the idea of losing an hour of sleep, moving our clocks forward at 2 AM will cause it to be lighter for an hour in the evenings. … Read full story
Domestic Report Results in Pursuit and Arrest
On 3/4/2020 at approximately 7:15 am Deputies received information of someone that had made statements about harming their family members. At 7:28 am Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop with the suspect on Millersburg Rd. just north of Boeshart Rd.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Convenes Health Advisory Group
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, convened a group of health advisors from the Ohio Hospital Association. The group will be advising the Governor as the state continues its preparations for the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. … Read full story
Ohio State Parks Celebrates Maple Syrup Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Maple syrup—everyone’s favorite pancake and waffle topping—is being celebrated at several Ohio state parks next month, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft. Warmer days and chilly nights are the ideal conditions to get the sap flowing through Ohio’s maple trees.… Read full story
AG Yost Rolls Out Robocall Enforcement Unit, New Reporting Tool for Consumers
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — An anti-robocall initiative launched today by Attorney General Dave Yost gives Ohio more muscle to fight back against the growing nuisance.
With National Consumer Protection Week underway, Yost announced the formation of a Robocall Enforcement Unit and the development of a tool that lets consumers report malicious robocalls to his office.… Read full story
South Main and Gambier Street Closed Intermittently
Intermittent Road Closure
South Main Street and Gambier Street on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to install new traffic poles.
Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through when closed. (tn)
Boosting Energy Levels Within Damaged Nerves may Help Them Heal
NIH-funded project in mice provides insights into why nerves fail to regrow following injury.
When the spinal cord is injured, the damaged nerve fibers — called axons — are normally incapable of regrowth, leading to permanent loss of function. Considerable research has been done to find ways to promote the regeneration of axons following injury.… Read full story
Ohio Department of Insurance Saved Ohioans $33 Million in 2019
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Insurance announced today that the department’s consumer services helped save $33 million in 2019. The savings are a result of the department resolving coverage disputes, outlining suitable coverage options, and identifying financial assistance programs for Ohioans.… Read full story