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Reynoldsburg, OH – Effective March 11, 2024, The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is relocating its headquarters to 8995 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. The relocation marks a significant milestone in the OBN’s operational journey. The move not only reflects the Board’s commitment to efficiency and accessibility, but also signifies its evolving role in serving the nursing community and …

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Insurance’s Consumer Services Division, Ohio Mental Health Insurance Assistance Office (MHIA), and Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) saved insurance consumers a combined $50.3 million in 2023 by helping resolve coverage disputes, outline suitable coverage options, and identify financial assistance programs, director Judith L. French announced during National Consumer Protection Week, March 3-9. …

News Release – Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association For Immediate Release – March 6, 2024 OPSWA members voting now through noon Monday; winner announced Wednesday, March 13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday, March 13. Voting is currently underway for the 224 …

Reinforcing his pledge to hold unscrupulous business owners accountable, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed six consumer-protection lawsuits in five counties against businesses accused of ripping off Ohioans who wanted to make home improvements. The legal actions coincide with National Consumer Protection Week – being observed March 3-9 this year — a nationwide initiative to arm consumers with information about …

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the launch of the Ohio Career Navigator, a new tool on OhioMeansJobs.com designed as a one-stop-shop for Ohioans to find resources that will help them obtain in-demand skills, advance their education, and achieve their career goals. The career navigator brings resources from across multiple state agencies into one place, making the process of finding relevant …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – As Ohioans await the first day of Spring, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and Ohio Department of Natural Resources remind residents of the importance of adhering to the state’s burn ban regulations, which take effect today, March 1, and last through May. Enacted approximately 70 years ago to safeguard property, the environment, and lives, the …

$127.3 million being invested in 13 counties COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) has approved investing $127.3 million for 18 major transportation projects in 13 counties over the next four years. The approved list includes $21 million in new construction funding, $35.5 million in additional funding for construction, $33.4 million in new funding for preliminary engineering, and $28.4 million …

NEWARK, Ohio, February 27, 2024—The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is celebrating 14 years of STEMfest! a weekend-long free event beginning Saturday, March 2, through Sunday, March 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day at The Works. STEMfest! provides youth and families the opportunity to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Math) by interacting with local community …

Loudonville Girls Basketball crushed Lowellville 65-17 Loudonville is now 23-2 on the season and they will take on Mogadore in the District Finals at Norwayne at 1:00 on Saturday. This is our 4th District Finals appearance in 8 years.  Corri Vermilya – 25 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals  Mya Vermilya – 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals …

This morning, the Franklin County Commissioners approved their annual grant to the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) to the tune of $4 million.  Last year was GCAC’s 50th anniversary, and the commissioners have supported the organization and the artists with which it works for many years, including to provide access to the arts for people of all cultural backgrounds, economic status, …