COLUMBUS – This time of year, families throughout Ohio are busy planning graduation celebrations to honor their graduate. Agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit are urging parents and teens to make the wise and mature decision not to participate in illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol to minors […]
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Attorney General DeWine offers consumer tips following eBay breach
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine encouraged consumers to change their passwords following the recent announcement of a breach affecting eBay users’ passwords. “A data breach doesn’t necessarily mean identity theft, but it’s a good idea to take common-sense steps to protect your personal information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “A good place to start is by […]
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Brown applauds Petco decision to stop selling treats made in China
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded an announcement by Petco animal supply company that it plans to stop its sale of dog and cat treats made in China by the end of the year. Brown has repeatedly urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take quick action to protect consumers and pet owners […]
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ODOT releases weekly construction report
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released a construction report for the week of May 26 to make commuters aware of possible delays. Ashland County State Route 58 SR 58, between Township Road 673 and County Road 601, is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 58 to […]
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Ohio Genealogical Society honors members
The Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) held their annual conference at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Sandusky earlier this month. During the conference, several members were honored. Sunda Anderson Peters, who has served as the OGS President for the past four years, was thanked for her hard work. The award for Outstanding OGS Chapter […]
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Team NEO announces starting wage and benefits survey
Team Northeast Ohio (Team NEO) is partnering with Kent State University at Stark to conduct a survey to gather and report starting pay and benefits information. This research will provide data on 250 professions in 18 counties of Northeast Ohio. Companies in this 18-county region that fit this profile are being asked to respond. Team […]
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BW5K welcomes participants, aims to keep Brian Ward’s memory alive
In an effort to help keep Brian Ward’s, memory alive, the fourth annual BW5K will be held June 21 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park, 3431 State Route 95, Perrysville. Brian Ward, an Ontario seventh grade student, passed away in January of 2012. The Brian Ward Memorial Fund was established as a nonprofit fund to aid […]
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NAMI finishes 30th class of Family-to-Family education program
In 1998, a support group called Families in Touch would meet to discuss living with and understanding family members with mental illness. Darlene Reed and Mary Kay Pierce were part of that original group and soon formed a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) organization in Richland County. “In 2001 we became a 501c3 under […]
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Secretary of State Husted, boards of election working to improve election process
COLUMBUS – The results of the 2014 Primary Election will be certified next week, but Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted and the 88 county boards of elections will be taking a number of important steps in coming weeks to ensure a successful 2014 general election. “In our continued efforts to make it easy to vote […]
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Couple pays tribute to military through livelihood
On Monday, residents are reminded to recognize those who have served in the armed forces. While several ways exist to show one’s appreciation for service members and veterans, one couple pays tribute to the military through their business Fate’s Reward. Kay McNaul and Derek Kleinknecht, owners of Fate’s Reward, create artistic pieces that combine poetry […]