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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) today released two requests for proposals for federal grants intended to combat violence against women and prevent crime overall.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Edward J.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – April 29, 2022 – Pike State Forest and Blue Rock State Forest were the settings for two recent special hunts organized for disabled hunters to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry hosts these hunts annually in Pike and Muskingum counties.… Read full story
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 603 AM EDT Mon May 2 2022 OHZ010-017>021-027>032-036>038-047-031015- Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland- Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox- 603 AM EDT Mon May 2 2022... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast Ohio and northwest Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today… Read full story
May observance celebrates link between older adults and their communities
Columbus, Ohio – May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the lifelong contributions of our oldest citizens and their continued value to their communities. It is also a time to thank the legions of area agency on aging and senior center staff, long-term care workers, family caregivers, advocates and volunteers that make up Ohio’s aging network.… Read full story
Non-profit, online university is delivering Teacher Appreciation Kits to Ohio schools and offering $4,000 scholarships to aspiring educators
In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, Western Governors University Ohio (WGU Ohio) is delivering Teacher Appreciation Kits to a number of K-12 schools across the state.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 02, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 27
A deputy observed a yellow Ford Mustang sitting along Duff Street near Newcastle Road. The vehicle was unoccupied and disabled. Contact was made with the registered owner to get the vehicle removed.… Read full story
Lancaster- The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week.
On the day prior to the checkpoint, the county where it will take place will be announced, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order 2022-09D, allocating more than $1.5 million from the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Parenting and Pregnancy Program to organizations providing services for pregnant women and parents, or other relatives caring for children, that promote the goals of the TANF program as well as childbirth, parenting, and alternatives to abortion.… Read full story
