COLUMBUS – As the weather warms and seasonal colors bloom, there’s no better time to slow down, relax, and enjoy all that spring in Ohio has to offer. “In Ohio, spring is more than just a season – it’s an invitation to explore, reconnect with nature, and create lifelong memories,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “This […]
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DeWine announces grant program to boost child care access for Ohioans
COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth have provided additional details of Ohio’s new $85 million Child Care Access Grant program to increase the availability of licensed child care. The Child Care Access Grants are designed to do the following: “To better prepare our youngest Ohioans for school, and […]
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Eclipse watchers came to Ohio early and stayed late
COLUMBUS – The message from state officials was clear: Come early, stay late for last week’s solar eclipse. New data shows that most people did just that, avoiding the post-eclipse gridlock other states experienced. “I’m grateful to all our state and local partners who spent more than two years planning for this event,” said Gov. […]
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ODOT unveils $1.7 billion investment into 248 Ohio projects in 17 counties
CLEVELAND – ODOT officials in northeast Ohio announced today a $1.7 billion investment into 248 projects in 17 counties during the 2024 construction season. Of the 248 projects that will be active this year, 193 projects are new for 2024, 32 are safety projects aimed directly at reducing serious or deadly crashes, 86 are roadway improvement […]
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Ohio’s state parks, forests host 150K for solar eclipse
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) was proud to host more than 150,000 people during the total solar eclipse which awed and amazed onlookers on Monday. “People from all around the world came to Ohio to witness the splendor of the total solar eclipse,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “ODNR helped showcase how Ohio is the Heart of […]
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Trumpeter Swans removed from Ohio’s Threatened Species list
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Friday that the Ohio Wildlife Council has voted to remove the trumpeter swan from the state’s threatened species list. The delisting culminates a 28-year effort by the ODNR Division of Wildlife to restore a population of trumpeter swans […]
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DeWine announces new initiatives to help Ohio’s children
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday. The governor highlighted some of the work his administration and the General Assembly have accomplished together, as well as outlined new initiatives intended to help Ohio’s Children thrive. “This is our time to meet the moment. Our time to do the […]
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Patrol: Ohio improving in distracted driver statistics
COLUMBUS — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to commit to eliminating distractions while behind the wheel. Ohio’s distracted driving law became a primary offense last April after Governor Mike DeWine signed SB 288. When the law took effect, motorists were given a six-month grace period […]
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DeWine activates Ohio Emergency Operations Center in advance of eclipse
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he is activating the Ohio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support local communities before, during, and after Monday’s solar eclipse, which could draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Ohio. “There is no better place to experience the eclipse than in Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation […]
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Governor’s office presents Richland County Children Services with proclamation
MANSFIELD — Gov. Mike DeWine has recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, issuing a proclamation in commemoration. Tammy Puff, Director of Military and Veterans Relations for Gov. DeWine, presented an official copy of the proclamation to RCCS Executive Director Nikki Harless and DEI Officer La’Shaun Reuer, on Wednesday, April 3, at Richland […]