National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day on May 25th each year shines a spotlight on child safety. The day also honors the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly protecting children around the country.

#MissingChildrensDay

Most children who go missing do come home. Whether they’ve wandered off or there was a misunderstanding, many find their way back to their family.… Read full story

Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of the Victims of Uvalde, Texas

 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, 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 of Ohio until sunset on May 28, 2022.Read full story

FDA Flexibilities to Yield Millions of Cans of Additional Infant Formula in Coming Months to Increase Supply Available to U.S. Consumers

May 24, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on steps it has taken that will lead to millions of cans of additional infant and specialty formula being available to U.S. consumers.

“We continue to do everything in our power as part of the all-of-government efforts to ensure there’s adequate infant formula available wherever and whenever parents and caregivers need it,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M.Read full story

Ohio’s Wild Turkey Harvest Results Through Sunday, May 22

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s wild turkey hunters have harvested 11,770 birds through Sunday, May 22, 2022, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The total statewide harvest represents 23 days of hunting in the five northeastern counties (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull), 30 days in the remaining counties, and includes the 1,103 wild turkeys taken during the youth season April 9-10.The… Read full story

Motorcycle Ohio Reminds Motorcyclists to Ride Safely as they Take to the Streets

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) –May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – a time to remind drivers that more motorcycle riders will be on the road now that we are entering Ohio’s warmer months. 

Officials from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), and Motorcycle Ohio joined together today to remind motorists that motorcycle safety is the responsibility of both motorcyclists and other drivers.Read full story