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. Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, promises a variety of activities suitable for all ages."We had a wonderful turnout our...
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 of orientation with the Solon Police Department, Officer Beebe will begin training at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Police Academy...
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 to support student performance by ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.Originally launched in 2019, the program began as...
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 counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, and one count of possession of...
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 will still be able to access the area.The city advises motorists to plan alternate routes and thanks everyone for...
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 Ohio safer, according to the Ohio State Fire Marshal.This certification is a key requirement for those who wish to...
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 sure they are well-prepared for the upcoming school year.The event provided an opportunity for officers to engage with...
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 stabilize the Teacher Certification and Licensure Fund, which is crucial for educator licensure activities, the educator disciplinary process,...
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 to having Miller as part of their ranks and wishes him success in his upcoming training.Read more stories at...
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, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic, was home to a diverse and abundant marine life, rivaling today’s...
