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Eclipse watchers came early and stayed late

COLUMBUS – The message from state officials was clear: Come early, stay late for last week’s solar eclipse. New data shows that most people did just that, avoiding the post-eclipse gridlock other states experienced. “I’m grateful to all our state and local partners who spent more than two years planning for this event. Because of their hard work, millions of …

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One Traffic Fatality in Licking County in March 2024

The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported one crash fatality in the county during March 2024. During March 2023, there were no crash fatalities reported. Year-to-date (March 31, 2024), there have been three crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were three crash fatalities year-to-date (March 31, 2023). Our sincere condolences to the …

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ODOT investing record $2.8 billion into infrastructure improvement projects this year 

DELAWARE – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off a record construction season, investing $2.8 billion into 950 road and bridge improvement projects across the state. There are 39 projects classified as “major projects” with a value above $10 million.  “Investing in efficient infrastructure is an investment in quality of life,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Once complete, these …

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Ohio Fire Academy Announces Graduating Cadet Class

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) announces its first graduating class of 2024, which consists of 29 cadets from across the state. Members of this graduating class represent a wide range of backgrounds and diverse experiences. Graduates will be recognized at a graduation ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12 at the Division of State Fire Marshal’s Ohio Fire Academy at 8895 East …

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