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SOCCo Donates $2,500 to Support Watch Me Grow Ohio’s Latest Program

Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. PIKETON, OH – On the heels of building the state’s first 100% solar-powered community garden, Watch Me Grow Ohio is ready for their next challenge, the Fruitful Futures Project. The Southern Ohio Cleanup Company (SOCCo) recently donated $2,500 to help the program establish Portsmouth’s first and only fruit orchard. “Supporting Watch […]

Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K Returns for 2026

Article Presented By Kingston National Bank… COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lace up, roll out, or grab a paddle! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans to join the Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K, returning once again to support tree planting and forest conservation efforts at Ohio State Parks. This one-of-a- kind event, inspired […]

Winter Driving: Slow Down, Keep Assured Clear Distance

Article presented by Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing … COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) wants everyone traveling on the road to be prepared for the unpredictability of winter weather. Drivers must prioritize safety and preparation to ensure their vehicles are fully winterized before they hit the road. “During the winter, Ohio drivers need […]

Ohio Minimum Wage Raises on January 1, 2026

Article presented by Classic Brands … COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This adjustment represents a 2.8% increase from the current 2025 rates of $10.70 for non-tipped employees and $5.35 for tipped employees. […]

Project Learning Tree Marks 45 Years in Ohio

Article Presented By Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing… NEWARK, Ohio — Ohio is celebrating an important milestone when it comes to teaching kids across the state about the importance of leaning about trees and forests! Project Learning Tree (PLT), a national program, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in Ohio.  Recently, PLT educators, professional foresters, students, and natural […]

Patrol enforces safe driving over New Year’s holiday

Article presented by Pickaway-Ross CTC Adult Education … COLUMBUS – As Ohioans ring in the new year, troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will be highly visible and enforcing safe driving across the state. “Welcoming in the new year should never end in tragedy,” said Governor DeWine. “If you’re celebrating, please take personal responsibility and plan […]

Repurpose a Christmas Tree for Wildlife Habitat

Article Presented By Classic Brands… COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be repurposed after the holidays as habitat for various species of animals. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find life after the holidays for Ohio’s birds, fish, […]

State Fire Marshal Reminds Ohioans of Fireworks Laws, Urges Caution Ahead of New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Article Presented By Tomlinson Insurance… COLUMBUS, Ohio – As we prepare to usher in 2026, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) reminds Ohioans of all ages that mishandled fireworks can turn fun New Year’s festivities into life-changing emergencies in an instant. Under Ohio law, consumer-grade fireworks (1.4G) may be legally discharged on New Year’s Eve […]

Governor DeWine Announces Ohio’s Rural Health Transformation Program Award

Article Presented By Ross Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau… (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health care across Ohio’s rural communities.  […]

Organized Crime Drug Interdiction Task Forces Seize More Than $75 Million in Narcotics in 2025

Article Presented By Herlihy Moving & Storage… (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Law enforcement task forces established under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) thwarted drug traffickers in 2025 by confiscating more than $75 million worth of illegal drugs, 440 firearms and $4.1 million in cash, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Our task forces disrupt traffickers by […]

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