Ohio Governor today announced that more than 900 additional schools will receive state funding support for physical safety and security upgrades as part of the latest round of Ohio's K-12 School Safety Grant Program. A total of $112 million was allocated for the...
Each week, #SpanningtheNeed will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with one of its many gifted individuals and/or groups who are willing to go out of their own way to help others. This week’s featured is Eddie Colbert from the City...
Ashley Mariano, prevention coordinator/ family and community partnership liaison at the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio in Canfield, was recognized as the Support Staff of the Year by the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board for service to a...
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor today announced a $4 million grant for Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to provide training and technical assistance for communities developing or implementing deflection and pre-arrest diversion programs to help those with...
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Last week, the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which significantly strengthens laws in Ohio related to the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill, which was initially part of House Bill 283...
In a release on Thursday, the Ohio Auditor of State’s office released the report of its special audit of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio). The special audit found no evidence of fraud, illegal acts or data manipulation related to the funds held...
Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) announced he secured nearly $19 million dollars in federal funding for the 13th Congressional District through the House Appropriations Community Projects Funding (CPF) process. Ryan, who is Chairman of the House Legislative Branch...
Frigid temperatures to grip U.S. Extremely cold arctic air is expected to plunge southward and impact much of the country through Hanukkah and into the week of Christmas, December 22–26, according to NOAA forecasters. Temperatures 40 degrees below average and...
After narrowly passing a landmark levy, the Portage County District Library is expanding services throughout Portage County and will soon open a new branch in Brimfield in partnership with the township. Brimfield Township trustees used American Rescue Plan money to...
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio today announced state support for 54 rehabilitation projects that will restore 57 historic buildings across Ohio. The projects are expected to leverage approximately $1.01 billion in private investment. The projects are being awarded funding as...
Human Rights Day on December 10th annually seeks to honor the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Representatives from different cultural backgrounds all over the world drafted the UDHR. Once the United Nations formed, it was one of its first...
The state of Ohio announced the approval of assistance for 14 projects set to create 1,663 new jobs and retain 3,457 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by...
State of Ohio has announced funding for 2,277 blighted and vacant structures in 42 counties, which will be demolished to pave the way for new economic development and housing opportunities across the state. Polls Now Open for Voting for Inspirational Person of the...
Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which marks World War I. These observances reflect the end of significant hostilities at the 11th...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz today awarded $1.7 million in grants to support dozens of new outdoor recreation projects in local communities across the state. “We are excited to help communities all over...
‘The park has evolved into one of the most unique and popular recreation areas in the Mahoning Valley’ The park was founded in Nov., 1947, when voters approved its formation by a 4-1 vote; followed by a 1-mil tax levy in 1948. The levy to this day, still provides the...
Boardman Park observed its 75th anniversary on Sat., Aug. 27 with a host of activities where more than 10,000 people flocked to Boardman Township’s ‘green oasis’ of more than 200 acres. Among the most unique features at Boardman Park is its executive director, Dan...
October 28th sets aside National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is at hand. https://spanningtheneed.com/2022/10/24/check-out-our-stnquoteoftheweek-stnquoteoftheday-2022/ #NationalFirstRespondersDay First responders...
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