COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and communities of two Ohio firefighters recently killed in the line of duty. Tri-Community Joint Fire District Firefighter John Saunders and Town and Country Fire District Lt. Paul Mickolick tragically lost their lives in separate incidents last week. […]
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Ohio governor offers condolences on death of Pope Francis
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement Monday on the death of Pope Francis: “Fran and I are saddened by the death of Pope Francis. He was an inspiration to us and to millions around the world,” DeWine stated. “His genuine love of and devotion to all people – the poor, the unborn, […]
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DeWine orders flags lowered to honor Wayne County emergency responder
COLUMBUS — In honor of the life and service of Town and Country Fire District Lieutenant Paul Charles Mickolick, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff. Mickolick, 43, with the Town and County Fire District, died as a result […]
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Gov. DeWine calls for ban of cell phones in Ohio schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a press conference Tuesday in support of legislation that would ban the use of cell phones in public schools in Ohio. Sponsored by Sen. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township), Senate Bill 158 incorporates language first introduced by DeWine in his executive budget – prohibiting student use of cell phones during the […]
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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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DeWine: Crawford County selected for dental pilot program for children
BUCYRUS — Crawford County was one of nine Ohio counties selected for a potential new pilot program aimed at improving dental services for children. Gov. Mike DeWine announced plans for the pilot program on Wednesday, a topic he addressed during his 2025 State of the State Address last week. The program is part of the governor’s […]
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine offers State-of-the State address
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine offered his State-of-the-State address earlier this week. Here is his speech in its entirety: Speaker Huffman, President McColley, Leader Antonio and Leader Russo, Members of the General Assembly, Chief Justice Kennedy and Justices of the Ohio Supreme Court, Elected State Officials, Lieutenant Governor Tressel, Members of Our Cabinet, My […]
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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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Ohio Auditor announces plan to run for state attorney general in 2026
COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, who is term-limited from seeking a third term, announced Monday his candidacy to be the state’s next attorney general. A Republican, the 59-year-old Faber hopes to replace Republican Dave Yost as the state’s top law enforcement officer. Like Faber, Yost cannot seek a third term as AG in 2026. […]
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]