New Leader to Combat Human Trafficking in Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson recently announced the hiring of an anti-human trafficking professional to coordinate the efforts of...
Area Agency on aging offers Free Medicare Workshop for older adults and their loved ones
Do you have questions about Medicare? Are you approaching the Medicare age or planning for your future? Are you currently enrolled in Medicare but have...
BBB Scam Alert: No, that’s not the government calling you
BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of scammers impersonating government or law enforcement agencies, tricking consumers into giving up personal information and money with...
Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer
Did someone supposedly spot fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts? Did they offer to help “protect” your money by moving it from your bank,...
Patrol Enters Nationwide “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST)....
Social Security Announces Upcoming Changes to Accessing Online Services
Agency Transitioning Authentication Services to Login.gov The Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account (e.g. my Social Security account) before September 18, 2021,...
To Protect Ohio Youth, AG Yost Targets Sellers of Illegal Vapes
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched a campaign to combat the influx of illegal vaping devices flooding Ohio communities, an initiative...
BBB Scam Alert: Enjoy supporting businesses during annual July sales, and stay alert for online scammers
The annual sales of big-name retailers often take place in July. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for...
BBB Scam Alert: Preparing to travel abroad? Watch out for online passport renewal scams
If you’re traveling internationally, you may need to renew your passport. Consumers unaware of the passport renewal process may fall victim to online scams. These...
Patrol Releases July Fourth Statistics
Lack of safety belt usage prevalent in majority of holiday traffic fatalities. COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 people lost their...
The Garden Bros Nuclear Circus makes stop in Dayton area
For a few days end of June, from June 27 to June 30 to be precise, the Garden Bros Nuclear Circus made a stop in...
Powell Votes in Favor of Bill Protecting the Students of Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 104, last Wednesday, legislation that included an amendment to protect the students of Ohio, announced...
AG Yost Launches New Human Trafficking Training Scenario for First Responders
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the launch of a new training scenario for EMS workers, the fourth in a series of...
USDA Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program to Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will is accepting applications since July 1 through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised...
OOD Announces Second Half of 2024 Disability Inclusion Webinars for Employers
(COLUMBUS, OH)—Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) today announced the second half of its 2024 webinar series to help employers support disability inclusion in the...