Governor DeWine Announces $72 Million to Upgrade Roadway Safety

Governor DeWine Announces $72 Million to Upgrade Roadway Safety

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn yesterday announced details on 33 transportation projects that will improve roadway safety in 23 counties across the state. The safety projects are funded with $72 million from ODOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program, the largest safety program in the country based on per capita spending. "Every life lost on our roadways is one too many," said Governor DeWine. "These projects target the types of crashes that are most likely […]

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Ohio National Guard to host historic public muster celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio National Guard will host a historic public muster to commemorate both the 238th birthday of the Ohio National Guard and the 250th birthday of the United States.The public is invited to attend the muster from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215.Attendees can meet current Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and see military vehicles, state-of-the-art equipment, aircraft flyovers, and historical displays […]

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Bluffton University Awarded $450,000 for Behavioral Health Scholarships

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Bluffton University has been awarded $450,000 through the Ohio Behavioral Health Scholarship (OBHS) program, a statewide initiative designed to increase the number of licensed behavioral health professionals serving communities across Ohio. The award, administered by Health Impact Ohio in partnership with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, will support up to 30 Bluffton University Master of Social Work (MSW) students through December 2028. Eligible students may receive up to $15,000 […]

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OhioHealth Launches Kidney Transplant Program at Riverside Methodist Hospital

COLUMBUS, Ohio — OhioHealth is expanding access to advanced care for patients with kidney disease through the launch of its Kidney Transplant Program at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. The new program allows patients to receive every phase of their transplant journey, from evaluation and surgery to recovery and follow-up, within the OhioHealth system. OhioHealth is providing patients with coordinated, compassionate care designed to reduce stress and improve the overall transplant experience under the care of a multidisciplinary team of specialists. For […]

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Tesla in Autopilot Mode Strikes Road Closed Barricade in Hancock County

A vehicle that was in auto-pilot mode struck a road closed barricade on US 224 in Hancock County Wednesday morning. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Bradford Smith, of Fremont, was operating the vehicle east on 224. The Tesla Model Plaid was in the auto-pilot mode, which was explained as one function below full automation. The vehicle continued on and struck the portable barricade, resulting in functional damage. Smith was not injured. He was cited […]

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Findlay Man Succumbs to Injuries Following E-Bike Accident

A Findlay man who was involved in an E-Bike accident early this past Monday morning in that city has died. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, Daniel Martin died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in the accident. Martin lost control of the bike while traveling north in an alley at just past midnight Monday in the 700 block of Frazer Street in Findlay. The bike went off the left side of the alley and struck a fence.

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Former Kenton Resident Faces September Trial on Rape Charges in Marion County

A former Kenton resident was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on three counts of rape, and the victim was listed as being under 13 years of age. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Originally his trial was scheduled for May, but according to court documents it has since been moved to September 22 in Marion County Common Pleas Court. It is anticipated to last for two days. A pretrial hearing […]

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Pilot Seriously Injured in Montgomery County Ultralight Aircraft Crash

Trotwood – Troopers from the Dayton Post of the Ohio State highway Patrol responded to an aircraft crash that occurred at approximately 3:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2026.The crash took place at an airstrip located on North Lutheran Church Road and Old Dayton Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Kolb Firestar ultralight aircraft was attempting to land. The aircraft lost control, traveled off the west side of the runway, and overturned. The pilot was ejected from the aircraft. The […]

July 21, 2026 138

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Marion Man Arraigned in Fatal Fourth of July OVI Crash That Killed Teen

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced on Monday that Timothy Best, 66, of Marion, faces felony charges for driving drunk and killing a 16-year-old boy on July 4, 2026. According to a release, on that date, Best drove a Ford pick-up truck northbound on County Road 183. He collided with a parked car. A boy who was watching fireworks with his family was standing behind the parked vehicle. Best’s truck crushed the teen between his truck and the car. The […]

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