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Ohio Fire Marshal urges caution after spike in fireworks-related incidents over Fourth of July holiday

Following a Fourth of July holiday that saw a significant increase in fireworks-related incidents, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal reminds Ohioans of the serious risks associated with handling and setting off consumer-grade fireworks.
Planned Parenthood sues Trump administration officials over ‘defunding’ provision in budget bill
Days after President Donald Trump signed a massive budget bill, attorneys for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its state members in Massachusetts and Utah filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a provision they say will affect more than 1 million patients who use their clinics across the U.S.
Ohio Fire Marshal swears in newest Explosive Detection K9, Karl
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal swore in the newest member of its investigative team this week – a 2-year-old yellow lab named Karl. A special ceremony took place Monday morning at the State Fire Marshal’s campus in Reynoldsburg.
National flag football event this weekend in Canton to welcome Ohio student-athletes, OHSAA staff
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and the surrounding Hall of Fame Village complex will host the second annual NFL Flag Championships presented by Toyota this weekend.
Another Biden official invokes Fifth Amendment during House deposition
Former first lady Jill Biden’s chief of staff, Anthony Bernal, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional deposition Wednesday, according to The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky.
Electronic communication by players clarified in high school softball
No player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. This new language in Rule 1-8-6 of the NFHS Softball Rules Book further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what is permitted in the sport after language was added last year to allow for electronic communication for coaching purposes.
Pike County officials announce sex crime investigations
Pike County Prosecuting Attorney Michael A. Davis and Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans jointly announced that over the last several months, there have been multiple operations and investigations into sexual crimes involving children in Pike County. Below is a synopsis of those operations and investigations.
'No Kings' in America – unless they answer to 'Your Honor'
No, there are no kings in the United States – just a bunch of black-robed activists who seem to have forgotten the difference between "Your Honor" and "Your Majesty."
Rep. Bird highlights federal natural disaster relief for Ohio farmers
State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today announced that the USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) application is now open.
Highland County YMCA welcomes Coach Travis Tong
Highland County YMCA welcomes Coach Travis Tong to the YMCA’s team. We invite the community to an old-fashioned picnic with games and a meet-and-greet. 
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