DeWine signs bill into law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 34, sponsored by Reps. Roy Klopfenstien, R-Haviland. and Angela King, R-Celina, into law. The new law permits a prospective juror who is a mother who is breast-feeding to be excused from jury service.
Bradford HS announces prom court
Bradford High School has announced its 2024 prom court, which includes, in the top row, Trey Schmelzer, Garrett Trevino, Hudson Hill, Landon Wills ,Tucker Miller, and in the bottom row, Izabella Painter, Alani Canan,Teagan Canan and Braylyn Reynolds. The dance will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Covington Eagles on East Broadway Street in Covington.
Public hearing set in West Milton
WEST MILTON — The village of West Milton introduced an ordinance that will amend grass and weed regulations in the village.
Peace officer training at ESCC
PIQUA — The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Edison State Community College is now accepting applications for the approximately 23-week program that will prepare students for a career in law enforcement.
OneOhio Recovery meeting set
SIDNEY — A lot has been learned about the grant application and distribution process from the OneOhio Recovery State Foundation Board recently, mainly about who may (and who may not) participate in the Region 15 grant review process.
Traveling exhibit coming to Garst Museum
GREENVILLE — Garst Museum and Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are teaming up to bring an exhibit to the museum. The event will kick off the county’s America 250! Celebration. This is the first of many planned American 250! events over the next few years.
Newborns to be screened for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
COLUMBUS — Ohio will become the first state in the nation to begin screening all newborn babies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced.
Trumpeter swan no longer threatened species
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz recently announced that the Ohio Wildlife Council has voted to remove the trumpeter swan from the state’s threatened species list.
Schedule a screening mammography near you in May
COVINGTON — Premier Health is making it easier for busy women to get their annual mammogram screening with its mobile mammography coach that travels to businesses, public venues and events throughout Southwest Ohio.
Kroger, Albertsons still hoping to merge
By Dee-Ann Durbin
