COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz on Monday temporarily renamed three Ohio State Parks to honor current and past players […]
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North central Ohio agencies to benefit from state grant for victims of family violence
COLUMBUS – Agencies in Richland, Knox and Wayne County will each benefit from an Ohio grant program that is intended to support victims of family violence. In Richland County, the […]
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Kari Gunter-Seymour reappointed Ohio’s Poet Laureate
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has reappointed Kari Gunter-Seymour of Albany, Ohio as the state’s poet laureate. Gunter-Seymour’s second term begins Jan. 1, 2022. “During her time as poet […]
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DeWine urges Ohio Attorney General to look into Bishop Sycamore saga
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released the following statement Friday regarding the Ohio Department of Education Investigation of Bishop Sycamore High School: “This report confirms numerous disturbing allegations regarding […]
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COVID-19: Ohio National Guard mobilized, hospital staff needed
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates Friday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: OHIO NATIONAL GUARD MOBILIZED Governor DeWine mobilized 1,050 members of the Ohio […]
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Ohio is 1st state to implement tech to connect foster kids with forever families
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder announced Tuesday that Ohio is the first state to implement two technology […]
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Regional entities benefit in $5 million H2Ohio project
COLUMBUS — A number of regional entities will receive significant grant monies as part of the $5 million H2Ohio grant program announced Wednesday morning by Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department […]
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Additional funding available to return wanted, violent offenders to Ohio
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that additional funding is now available to help law enforcement agencies extradite violent suspects arrested on outstanding warrants. A total of $200,000 […]
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National Small Business Day: Ohio continues to offer support for small businesses
COLUMBUS — On National Small Business Day, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine spoke to members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio Wednesday celebrating the accomplishments of Ohio’s small […]
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New grant program to expand access to high-speed internet in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant program will begin accepting applications online starting today. Funded as part […]