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New State Projects Expected to Create 1,025 Jobs,  $523 Million in Investments

COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of 11 projects set to create 1,025 new jobs and retain 567 jobs statewide.   During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result in more …

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Fatal Crash kills 4 in Morrow County

Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigatinga fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at approximately 2:38 AM,on Interstate 71 near mile post 152 in Franklin Township, Morrow County.Larry A. Dotson, age 32, of Canton, Ohio, was operating a 2020 Hyundai Tucsonnorthbound on Interstate 71 in the southbound lanes. …

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AAA: Total Eclipse in the Car

Many communities in the path of totality are preparing for the eclipse by hosting viewing events. AAA has prepared for the event too. “With the influx of people coming into Ohio, we have activated our Fleet Operations to work it as a major event too,” says Shawn Cobble, Supervisor, AAA Fleet Operations. “We are treating this as a big weather …

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First “super load” for New Albany scheduled to begin trip

COLUMBUS – The fourth of nearly two dozen “super loads” is scheduled to begin the journey north from Adams County on April 3rd with delivery on April 9th. This will be the first load to head to New Albany and the new $28 billion Intel plant in Licking County. The schedule includes a pause for the solar eclipse which is expected to bring …

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