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Affiliation allows for grants, partnerships to improve pollinator habitat
MOUNT VERNON, October 21, 2022 – The City of Mount Vernon has just become a more hospitable place for pollinators, starting with the well-known honey bee (Apis mellifera). There are more than 3,600 bee species in the U.S.,… Read full story
Each year on October 21st, people across the nation observe National Reptile Awareness Day. Created not only for reptile lovers to celebrate, but National Reptile Awareness Day also promotes education, conservation, and appreciation for reptiles. It is a day to learn about their natural habitats and the ecological threats that they are facing.… Read full story
ODNR circles the campfire to talk about haunted Ohio spots.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is getting into the spooky spirit with campfire stories about some of the state’s eeriest spots. The next tale takes us to the southwest part of the Buckeye State to the Blue Hole at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – October 20, 2022 – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that two new tools are now available for parents and driving school instructors to help better prepare young drivers who are still gaining experience behind the wheel.… Read full story
WASHINGTON – October 20, 2022 – The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to check their tax withholding while there’s time left in 2022 to benefit from any necessary changes.
An adjustment made now will help people avoid a big surprise, such as a big refund or a balance due, at tax time in 2023.… Read full story
Brown Has Long Fought to Ensure Ohio’s VA Facilities Have Resources to Serve Ohio Veterans
COLUMBUS, OH – October 20, 2022 -Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Donald M. Remy toured the Chalmers P.… Read full story
(LANCASTER, Ohio) –The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and RecoveryOhio joined nearly a dozen law enforcement and treatment agencies in Fairfield County to conduct a coordinated drug/outreach saturation event this week.
The two-day Operation Bridging Recovery and Interdiction Data Gathering Enforcement (BRIDGE) event was aimed at removing drugs and drug traffickers from the streets as well as connecting individuals with substance use disorder to help and treatment.… Read full story
The Women’s United Founders’ Council of Knox County has granted Hope Now Furniture Bank funding to undertake a month-long promotion “Beds for Kids,” to provide new beds with bedding to Knox County children.
The Women United organization said, “Women United members are pleased to be able to support Hope Now Furniture Bank in purchasing new beds for needy children.… Read full story
Educational and recreational opportunities available across the state.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s fall color is bursting onto the scene and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is making sure people have plenty of opportunities to enjoy it through guided fall hikes across the state.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2022 – The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is providing nearly $3 million in grants to community colleges to expand the availability of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training programs, known as SNAP E&T, and nearly $3.5 million in additional funds to state agencies to strengthen E&T program data collection.… Read full story