Tag: Ohio

A Local story of Cystic Fibrosis

By: Kyley Maynard Cheyenne Maynard, age 5, of Antwerp Ohio is still too young to understand what Cystic Fibrosis is, and what it does to her body. All she knows is having CF means 35+ hours of breathing treatments a month, along with a vest that shakes her and knocks her mucus loose. It also…

Summer Protection Starts with Immunization

Measles, mumps outbreaks provide clear warningsAs summer camps, fairs, vacations and family picnics take you and your family away to many fun-filled places during the warm weather months, now is a good time to get vaccinated.  The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds Ohioans that immunizations are the most effective way to prevent illness from…

Ohio Offers Free Fishing Days May 3-4

A chance to experience Ohio’s great fishingOhioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” May 3-4 and experience the great fishing Ohio has to offer. For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state’s public waters without having to buy a fishing license. During the rest of the…

APRIL 7th IS VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 All people who are not registered to vote and wish to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 6th, must register by Monday, April 7th, at the Board of Elections; (or, you may register to vote at an office of any Deputy…

Advisory: Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Late Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Afternoon

Heavy snow expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday,Advisory: THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Winter Storm Watch URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA TUE MAR 11 2014 HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY, MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA…

Secretary of State Jon Husted Sets Fair and Uniform Voting Hours for 2014 General Election

Adopts bipartisan proposal with support of the Democratic and Republican leadership of the Ohio Association of Elections OfficialsCOLUMBUS – In adopting a proposal put forth by Democratic and Republican elections officials, Secretary Husted today announced a voting schedule that will ensure voters in all 88 counties will have an equal opportunity to cast a ballot…

Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week

Statewide Tornado Drill is March 5th at 9:50 a.m.Ice Jams, Snow Melt Flooding and Severe Storms are Potential Threats during Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week COLUMBUS, OH – This winter in Ohio has been one for the “meteorological history books.” Ohioans were introduced to Polar Vortex and Arctic Blasts while enduring propane shortages. Staying warm…

Burkley, Hill Introduce Calamity Days Legislation

State Representatives Tony Burkley (R-Payne) and Brian Hill (R-Zanesville) have announced that they are introducing legislation to increase the number of calamity days that school districts are allocated for the 2013-2014 school year. Schools are currently allotted five calamity days for the year, with school districts making up calamity days beyond the fifth. The legislation…

Ohio In-Person Absentee Voting Hours for 2014 Primary

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced uniform days and hours for in-person absentee voting for the 2014 Primary. The announcement was made during a speech by Secretary Husted at the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) Winter Conference in Columbus, Ohio, this afternoon. The days and hours set by Secretary Husted today apply…

Biologists Propose Removing Bobcats from Ohio’s Threatened Species List

Traditional hunting dates proposed for 2014-2015 seasonThe Ohio Wildlife Council received proposed changes to several species designations, including bobcats, as well as potential dates for the upcoming fall hunting seasons on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists submitted a proposal to remove the…

ODOT Update: Progress Is Being Made

-85 ODOT crews are currently operating on the highways within the eight-county area of ODOT District 1. -Crews resumed treating roadways today with salt and calcium chloride to take advantage of the sun. Treating was primarily concentrated on priority travel routes and at intersections. -Good progress was made today as some roadways now have bare…