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Governor DeWine Launches Statewide Firefighting Foam Takeback Program

(FAIRBORN, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam. During an event at Wright State University’s Calamityville training facility in Fairborn today, Governor DeWine announced details of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s new Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Takeback Program. AFFF is primarily used by fire departments to …

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Statewide Impact of Ohio Intel ProjectEvident in Initial Progress Report

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today released a report that outlines Intel Corporation’s progress toward its two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Licking County, which continue to move forward with far-reaching impacts across the state.   The report, prepared by Intel and submitted to the Ohio Department of Development, shows that the company has spent approximately $1.5 billion through Dec. 31, 2023. …

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Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day, Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

Columbus – As Ohio cities turn “green” for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and our local partners are teaming up to remove impaired drivers from Ohio roadways. The effort is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. During the last five years, there were 216 impaired driving-related crashes on St. Patrick’s …

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Two Traffic Fatalities in Licking County in February 2024

03/15/24 LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported two crash fatalities in the county during February 2024. In February 2023, there was one crash fatality reported. Year-to-date (February 29, 2024), there have been two crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were three crash fatalities year-to-date (February 28, 2023). …

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State Resources Mobilized to Assist Those Affected by Severe Weather

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the severe weather that impacted western Ohio on Thursday.  This was an extremely dangerous weather system.  The Ohio EMA, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to assist local communities in the path of the storms.   Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. …

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The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission’s Water Assistance Program

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community ActionCommission will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater (sewer)assistance. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligibleOhioans assistance paying water and wastewater bills. Clients need to have copies of the following documents: Copies of their most recent water/wastewater bills; A list of all household members and proof of income for …

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