Ohio Schools can Apply for Broadband Connectivity Grants Starting Monday
Lt. Governor Husted announced today that schools can begin applying for the new BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant on Monday, August 10. A total of $50 million will be allocated through the grant program to help provide hotspots and internet-enabled devices to students. Schools can begin applying for this grant opportunity at https://ohio-k12.help/broadbandohio-connectivity-grant/. The public website will be…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Staff All Test Negative for COVID-19
In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19. A PCR test was administered to the Governor and members of his staff this afternoon. The PCR test looks for the specific RNA for the…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine Tests Positive for COVID-19
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. Governor DeWine tested positive. Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time. Governor DeWine is returning to Columbus where he and First Lady…
Read MoreKaren Joyce Wilson
Karen Joyce Wilson, age 74, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday, August 3, 2020, at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born October 2, 1945 in New London, Connecticut, daughter of the late Frank Lovendosky and Violet Littlefield. She graduated from high school in Connecticut, and she had many jobs over the years. Along with her…
Read MoreWe Want to See Your 4-H Projects!
Since it may be difficult for us to get photos of class winners at the fair this year, we are inviting everyone who has worked on a fair project, whether it be an animal project for 4-H or for open shows (there will be no open classes, but we thought people might have worked with…
Read MoreAir Show at Noble County Airport Tomorrow 11 a.m.
There will be an air show featuring demonstrations from pilots of STOL – short takeoff or landings, tomorrow, Saturday, August 1 at the Noble County Airport. Pilots will be coming in from all over, some of them camping at the airport in the campground adjacent to the airport. Their goal is to demonstrate their ability…
Read MoreChristy Lynn Tennant
“Big Momma” Christy Lynn Tennant, 37, of Belpre, formally of Macksburg, passed away June 26 at her home surrounded by family and friends following a long illness. Christy was born on February 14, 1983, to Terry Tennant and the late Becky Morganstern Tennant. Christy had a giant good heart that she shared with everyone! Christy…
Read MoreOhio in Top Eight States in US for COVID-19 Related Scams: How to Recognize a COVID Scam
Ohio residents filed 3,174 fraud complaints to the FTC as of mid-July. This marks a 171% increase since the WHO declared a pandemic in March when 1,170 complaints were filed. This has resulted in $1.9 million in losses or $284 per victim in the state. SocialCatfish.com released a study on Coronavirus Scams by State and How…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine Sets Limits on Fairs
Governor DeWine announced today that county and independent fairs with an opening day on or after July 31, 2020, will be limited to specific junior fair events. “We’ve seen several fairs that have been doing an excellent job to keep fair-goers safe, yet other fairs have been connected to outbreaks; some have disregarded social distancing;…
Read MoreChild Care Centers have Choice to go Back to “Normal” according to Gov. DeWine
Governor DeWine announced that child care providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes beginning on August 9, 2020. Child care providers have a choice to increase the number of children and staff members to the normal statutory ratios or to maintain their current, lower ratios to help slow the spread…
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