Ohio Statewide Staff

Ohio Fire Marshal Festival set for September 14 in Reynoldsburg

REYNOLDSBURG – The Division of State Fire Marshal will be hosting its annual Ohio Fire Marshal Festival in Reynoldsburg, Licking County, on Saturday, September 14. The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8895 E….

Solon Police Department welcomes new patrol officer to the team

SOLON – The Solon Police Department has officially welcomed its newest patrol officer, Taylor Beebe. On Monday, Mayor Kraus administered the Oath of Office to Officer Beebe, marking the beginning of her service with the department. After completing a week…

Harvey High School students to receive free meals at Lake Erie College

PAINESVILLE – Harvey High School students involved in athletics and the marching band will now benefit from free meals at Lake Erie College before participating in certain after-school activities. This initiative, part of the “Meals for Student Athletes” program, aims…

Akron man sentenced to over 7 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

AKRON – Dion Dejournett, a 29-year-old resident of Akron, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. U.S. District Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan handed down the sentence after Dejournett pleaded guilty to two…

Painesville street to close temporarily on Wednesday

PAINESVILLE – Nebraska Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, August 21, as the city’s tree crew works to remove a tree. The closure will last from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. During this time, local residents and emergency vehicles…

19 students complete first phase of Ohio Volunteer Firefighter Program

OHIO – Over the weekend, 19 students took a significant step toward becoming certified volunteer firefighters by completing the first phase of the Ohio 36-Hour Volunteer Firefighter certification program. Their dedication and hard work are crucial in making communities across…

Toronto Police Department participates in successful Back to School Bash

TORONTO – The Toronto Police Department proudly participated in the Toronto City Schools’ Back to School Bash, which saw a fantastic turnout from the community. Officers distributed 500 bags of school supplies to students from preschool through 12th grade, making…

Ohio State BOE receives $4.66 million lifeline to avert teacher fee hike

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board has approved over $4.66 million in emergency funding to support the State Board of Education’s operations, a move that will prevent a potential 75% increase in mandatory teacher licensure fees. This funding aims to…

Marion Police Department welcomes new officer

MARION – The Marion Police Department is pleased to welcome David Miller to their team. A graduate of River Valley High School, Miller is set to join the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in a week. The department looks forward…

Ohio was an ocean 450-million-years-ago

CLEVELAND – According to research into the Geological History of Southwestern Ohio by Miami University, four hundred and fifty million years ago, during the Late Ordovician period, Ohio was submerged under a vast inland sea. According to Miami University, this ancient ocean,…