COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz on Monday temporarily renamed three Ohio State Parks to honor current and past players of the Super-Bowl-bound Cincinnati Bengals. “We are incredibly proud of the Bengals and everything they have accomplished this season,” DeWine said. “The whole state will […]
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North central Ohio agencies to benefit from state grant for victims of family violence
COLUMBUS – Agencies in Richland, Knox and Wayne County will each benefit from an Ohio grant program that is intended to support victims of family violence. In Richland County, the Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc. will receive $66,332.79. In Wayne County, OneEighty, Inc., will receive $64,309.80. In Knox County, New Directions will receive $73,519.63. State grants […]
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Kari Gunter-Seymour reappointed Ohio’s Poet Laureate
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has reappointed Kari Gunter-Seymour of Albany, Ohio as the state’s poet laureate. Gunter-Seymour’s second term begins Jan. 1, 2022. “During her time as poet laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour has offered insight and guidance for Ohio’s literary artists,” DeWine said. “Fran and I look forward to seeing her work continue as […]
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DeWine urges Ohio Attorney General to look into Bishop Sycamore saga
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released the following statement Friday regarding the Ohio Department of Education Investigation of Bishop Sycamore High School: “This report confirms numerous disturbing allegations regarding Bishop Sycamore. There is no evidence that the ‘school’ enrolled students this year, had a physical location for classes to meet, employed teachers, nor offered […]
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COVID-19: Ohio National Guard mobilized, hospital staff needed
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates Friday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: OHIO NATIONAL GUARD MOBILIZED Governor DeWine mobilized 1,050 members of the Ohio National Guard to help relieve the hospital staffing strain caused by the rising number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is causing. Of the total mobilized guard […]
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Ohio is 1st state to implement tech to connect foster kids with forever families
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder announced Tuesday that Ohio is the first state to implement two technology tools from Connect Our Kids. The tools will help children services professionals connect Ohio’s 3,100 foster youth with their forever family. They were joined by […]
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Regional entities benefit in $5 million H2Ohio project
COLUMBUS — A number of regional entities will receive significant grant monies as part of the $5 million H2Ohio grant program announced Wednesday morning by Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz. In all, funding will be directed to 13 wetland projects in 11 counties to help improve water quality in […]
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Additional funding available to return wanted, violent offenders to Ohio
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that additional funding is now available to help law enforcement agencies extradite violent suspects arrested on outstanding warrants. A total of $200,000 is now available as part of the third round of the Ohio Prisoner Extradition Reimbursement Program. The program, which is available for local law enforcement […]
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National Small Business Day: Ohio continues to offer support for small businesses
COLUMBUS — On National Small Business Day, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine spoke to members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio Wednesday celebrating the accomplishments of Ohio’s small businesses and reminding business owners of the many programs and initiatives offered by the state to support them. “Ohio’s economy is tied to the success […]
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New grant program to expand access to high-speed internet in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant program will begin accepting applications online starting today. Funded as part of Ohio’s 2022-2023 operating budget, the program will provide $250 million in grants to internet service providers for the construction of broadband projects that improve […]