We are excited to announce our new date for the 5k and 1mile is Saturday, August 29, 2020. The times and location will remain the same but our pricing and t-shirt deadlines have changed. We hope you are able to join us!… Read full story
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Additional Guidance for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided additional guidance regarding the $10,000 forgivable loan advance in accordance with the CARES Act. To be eligible for the $10,000 forgivable loan advance, businesses will need to complete the new application that launched March 30th even if they have already completed one of the prior versions of the application or if the business has already been declined for a loan.… Read full story
BBB Scam Alert: Scammers Targeting Seniors During Pandemic
BBB is receiving several reports from seniors reporting that they are receiving text messages from scammers posing as the U.S. Department of Health, about taking a mandatory online COVID-19 test in order to receive the recently approved stimulus payment. Others are receiving emails stating they qualify for a payment and to click on a link to claim a check.… Read full story
More Safe, Clean and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Will Be on U.S. Roads
NHTSA and the Environmental Protection Agency announced the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule on March 31, which will affect model years 2021-2026 passenger cars and light trucks that automakers manufacture — and that American families need for transportation to work, school, and leisure activities.
Ohio Takes Inventory of Ventilators; Issues Emergency Connection Order; Extends State Telework Order
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio is taking action to gather a statewide inventory of ventilators and other machines and devices that provide breathing assistance.
Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued an order requiring weekly online reporting of these devices by any entity in the supply chain, from creation through end-use.… Read full story
BBB Tips: Economic Impact Payments
The United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that the distribution of economic impact payments will begin soon and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.
This news will lead to the increase of scam phone calls, text messages or emails asking for personal information and claiming you need to provide it to receive the benefits.… Read full story
Mayor of the Village of Bridgeport, David W. Smith, Suspended from Office
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Columbus – Based on a motion filed by a special prosecutor from Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office, a special commission appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court determined today to suspend David W. Smith from his office as Mayor of the Village of Bridgeport.
Brown, Colleagues Urge Administration to Help Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Pandemic
Domestic Violence Service Providers Expect an Increase in the Need for Services During the Pandemic
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined 23 of his Senate colleagues in writing a letter expressing concern for the wellbeing of families who face an increased risk of domestic violence during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and urged the administration to ensure service providers have the flexibility and resources to help victims and survivors of domestic violence.… Read full story
Sober Apps: New Tools to Help Those in Recovery
Addiction counseling, in-person meetings, new hobbies – all of these activities are used by those in recovery. You can now add smartphone applications (apps) to this list. This technology is now being used by many as a tool to help an individual maintain their recovery.… Read full story
Jail Incarceration Rate Decreased by 12% From 2008 to 2018
WASHINGTON—The jail incarceration rate in county and city jails across the United States dropped 12% over a decade, from an estimated 258 jail inmates per 100,000 U.S. residents in 2008 to 226 per 100,000 in 2018, the Bureau of Justice Statistics announced today.… Read full story