In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a special ceremony was held Wednesday in Judge Frank Ardis’ courtroom. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is observed April 6-12, and the theme this year is “30 Years: Restoring the Balance of Justice.” It was 30 years ago that the Victims of Crime Act was passed by […]
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Important regulatory changes for commercial drivers
On May 22, all commercial drivers that require a Department of Transportation medical card can only go to a certified medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Division’s Natonal Registry. Dr. Clark Iorio and Steve Strickling, PA-C, of Ohio Health MedCentral’s WorkAble have gone through all of the required education and testing and […]
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21 Receive Degrees from CCAF in Spring Ceremony
MANSFIELD, Ohio – It was standing-room only as over 100 Airman attended the 179th Airlift Wing’s spring Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) commencement ceremony on April 6. Dr. Dory Dieb, Ph.D., President of North Central State College reflected on the importance of the day in a short key-note speech. Blending quotes from Robert Greenleaf and Ralph […]
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Mumps outbreak highlights need to stay current on immunizations
COLUMBUS, OH –As the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) continues to investigate a growing number of mumps cases in the Central Ohio, the agency reminds Ohioans that vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, including mumps. Mumps is a contagious disease that is spread person to person through the saliva […]
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U.S. Service Academy Seminar to be held at NCSC
The offices of U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), and the offices of U.S. Reps. Bob Gibbs (OH-7) and Pat Tiberi (OH-12), will host a Service Academy Seminar on Wednesday, April 9 for high school students wanting to seek a nomination to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies for 2015 admission. […]
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Former U.S. Sen. Voinovich addresses debt, partnerships for reviving cities
Drawing on his nearly five decades in Ohio politics, former U.S. Sen. George Voinovich addressed national security, the future of Cleveland and national debt before an audience of Ashland University students and community members Monday at Ashland University’s Ashbrook Center. Voinovich, 77, holds the honor of having been elected to the most public offices of […]
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Provision to establish tax credit would create manufacturing jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) passed an amendment that would establish a tax credit to create manufacturing jobs in communities that have faced significant manufacturing jobs loss. Brown’s amendment, based on his Manufacturing Communities Investment Act, would build on the success of the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), which incentivizes community […]
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ODOT releases construction report
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced its weekly construction report for the week of April 7. U.S. Route 42 U.S. 42, one-quarter-mile south of Kings Corners Road in Troy Township, is restricted to one lane of traffic as part of a bridge replacement project. One lane of two-way traffic is being maintained with a […]
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Camp for children with illnesses gets boost from ag community
Richland, Delaware, and Morrow County Ohio Farm Bureaus raised $5,000 when they joined forces Saturday evening to host a fundraiser for Flying Horse Farms, a camp for children with serious illnesses. “Flying Horse Farms is a magical place,” said Donald Wiggins, Director of Community Relations and In-Kind Donations at Flying Horse Farms. “It’s a place where […]
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Ohio House passes legislation to assist students with career planning
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 393, legislation that aims to better inform high school students of the career planning, job opportunities, and online education resources that are available to them through the OhioMeansJobs website. House Bill 393 compels the Ohio Department of Job and […]