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Van Wert County prosecutor appointed to judgeship
Van Wert County

Van Wert County prosecutor appointed to judgeship

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger has been appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to serve as judge of the Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division, effective Feb. 17.

Cleveland Jackson’s execution pushed back to 2029
Allen County
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Cleveland Jackson’s execution pushed back to 2029

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

Governor Mike DeWine has postponed the execution of Cleveland Jackson, a Lima man convicted of a 2002 double homicide, until June 2029 due to ongoing issues with lethal injection drug availability.

Governor DeWine announces recipients of $10 million Ohio School Bus Safety Grants
Allen County

Governor DeWine announces recipients of $10 million Ohio School Bus Safety Grants

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Updated Jan 22, 2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools, districts, and county boards of developmental disabilities statewide.

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Ohio traffic deaths decline for fourth straight year
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Ohio traffic deaths decline for fourth straight year

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jan 9, 2026

Ohio traffic fatalities fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, with preliminary data showing a 3% decrease and seat belt use remaining a major factor in deadly crashes.

Gov. DeWine proposes ban on soda, sugary drinks bought with SNAP
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Gov. DeWine proposes ban on soda, sugary drinks bought with SNAP

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Oct 18, 2025

Governor Mike DeWine is seeking federal approval to ban the use of SNAP benefits for purchasing soda and sugary drinks in an effort to promote public health.

Ohio designated as 13th AARP Age-Friendly State
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Ohio designated as 13th AARP Age-Friendly State

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Sep 17, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today served as the opening speaker for the Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging.

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Governor DeWine announces details of children's eyesight program, OhioSEE
Allen County

Governor DeWine announces details of children's eyesight program, OhioSEE

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Updated Sep 5, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, today announced the details of a new children's eyesight program, OhioSEE.

Ohio unveils $7.1M career pathway investment to expand student access to in-demand careers
Allen County

Ohio unveils $7.1M career pathway investment to expand student access to in-demand careers

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Aug 15, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced a $7.1 million investment to enhance career-connected learning and career planning statewide through the Career Pathway Support Networks Request for Applications (RFA).  

Governor DeWine announces $12.7 Million in ODOT funding for local safety improvements
Van Wert County

Governor DeWine announces $12.7 Million in ODOT funding for local safety improvements

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Aug 14, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced that $12.7 million in grant funding will be awarded to support several small communities with transportation infrastructure needs.

Ohio Senate president Rob McColley discusses state property taxes at Allen County GOP luncheon
Allen County
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Ohio Senate president Rob McColley discusses state property taxes at Allen County GOP luncheon

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Aug 1, 2025

Ohio Senate president Rob McColley spoke to the Allen County GOP on Friday as state property taxes have become a hot topic.

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