DANVILLE — Yes, Ohio Lt. Gov. and famed former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel said he tried one of Knox County’s finest delicacies at the 83rd Danville Lions Club Raccoon Dinner on Monday night. Later, the Lt. Gov. delivered a keynote speech in Danville High School’s auditorium. Approximately 100 volunteers helped hunt, freeze, clean, […]
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Team Tressel Fitness Challenge kicks off in more than 1,300 Ohio schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel kicked off round two of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge today in 1,376 schools across Ohio, with 390,845 students enrolled in the newest challenge. The challenge will take students 30 days to complete and asks them to set SMART goals in fitness, nutrition, and sleep. “At the heart […]
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Jim Tressel challenges Malabar Intermediate students to build healthy habits
MANSFIELD — The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is not a race or competition, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said. It is all about encouragement and helping others reach their potential. Tressel visited Malabar Intermediate School on Wednesday afternoon to encourage students to build healthier habits as part of the statewide Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. A fitness […]
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Team Tressel Fitness Challenge launches in Ohio schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced on Monday the launch of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge in grades 4-8 across Ohio. The challenge will officially begin for students who opt-in on September 8th. The challenge was created as part of Governor Mike […]
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DeWine, Tressel celebrate Walleye Capital of the World at Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day
PORT CLINTON — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel celebrated the 45th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day alongside Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker, and other leaders from the conservation and tourism communities. This annual event highlights the importance of protecting […]
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Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel talks workforce development at NCSC Kehoe Center
SHELBY — Lt. Governor Jim Tressel said he wants every Ohioan off the bench and in the game when it comes to workforce. “We need everyone who’s on the sidelines,” Tressel said during a visit Thursday to North Central State College’s Kehoe Center. “We need every person coming out of corrections — let’s help them find […]
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ODNR celebrates Ohio St. football national title with Buckeye tree planting
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz joined Ohio State University Athletics Director Ross Bjork and members of the Ohio State football team on April 24 to celebrate their recent national […]
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Ohioans urged to prepare for severe weather, flooding
COLUMBUS — As severe weather continues to impact Ohio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel are urging Ohioans to prepare for ongoing rainfall and flash flooding this weekend, particularly in the southern half of the state. A storm system that has been churning over the Midwest has already dropped significant rainfall throughout […]
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Jim Tressel sworn in as Ohio’s 67th lieutenant governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio —During a ceremony in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse this morning, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick DeWine officially swore in Jim Tressel as Ohio’s 67th lieutenant governor. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine nominated Tressel on Monday to replace Ohio’s previous lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, who is now serving in the U.S. Senate. The […]
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DeWine nominates Jim Tressel to be Ohio’s next lieutenant governor
UPDATED: This story was updated at 3:12 p.m. with comments from Tressel and more detail on his background. COLUMBUS — Ohio governor Mike DeWine has announced former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel as his choice to be the state’s next lieutenant governor. The surprising selection was announced at a press conference Monday. Tressel’s name […]