Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people, which is why Ohioans should take the necessary precautions if they plan to burn debris, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. during October and November. New this year, ODNR partnered with […]
Groups Working to Stop “Dangerous Sales” of Cosmetic Contact Lenses
October 21, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine along with The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness (PBO) and the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board are warning consumers about the dangers of over-the-counter sales of decorative contact lenses during this Halloween season. “When it comes to contact lenses, there is no such thing as one size fits all,” Attorney General […]
Propane Users Advised to Arrange for Winter Supplies Early
October 8, 2014 by
Harsh weather caused propane supply issues throughout Ohio last winter. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) joins the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) in encouraging Ohio consumers to consider the following steps to proactively prepare for the coming winter heating season. Check your current propane supply. Make sure that you are aware of […]
Ohioans Urged to be Alert for Deer on Roadways
October 7, 2014 by
The change to Autumn in Ohio brings wondrous colors but also an annual increased risk of deer related crashes and millions of dollars in related damages, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor said. Taylor is asking Ohio drivers and motorcyclists to be alert while navigating the state’s roadways during this peak season […]
Ohioans Dispose of More than 10 Tons of Pills During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
October 2, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Wednesday thanked Ohio residents for properly disposing of 10.5 tons (21,197 pounds) of prescription drugs during the last Saturday’s drug take-back day. The Marion County drop off collected about 130 pounds of medication. The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative provides a safe, […]
OIU Agents Urge Parents to “Stop Senseless Tragedies”
October 1, 2014 by
With many high school homecoming celebrations already underway, agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) would like to remind parents not to participate in illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol to minors. To help foster good choices, OIU officials said parents and teens need to understand Ohio’s underage […]
Ohioans Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
September 25, 2014 by
While the risk of contracting mosquito-borne illnesses may be low, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is reminding Ohioans about how to avoid mosquito bites and the possibility of such diseases. Cases of mosquito-borne diseases in Ohio typically occur in late summer and early fall when mosquitoes are most abundant. Diseases that individuals can contract […]
Ohio Health Officials See Spike in Respiratory Illnesses, Await CDC Test Results
September 15, 2014 by
Ohio hospitals are experiencing an increase in the number of patients with respiratory illnesses, especially children. This increase may be associated with Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), which has been confirmed in other states. The Ohio Department of Health has sent hospital specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for testing. Enteroviruses are common, […]
Ohioans Urged to Evaluate Life Insurance Needs to Protect Loved Ones
September 3, 2014 by
Life insurance might not be the most pleasant topic to address but it is undoubtedly an important one that should not be ignored. Governor John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor have declared September as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Ohio through a resolution. A recent national study found […]
Officials Warn Even Mild Summer can Impact Vulnerable Ohioans
August 21, 2014 by
While this summer has seen unseasonably cool temperatures, some Ohioans, particularly children, older adults and others with chronic and respiratory medical conditions are at increased risk when the mercury rises, warned the Ohio Department of Aging. Daytime high temperatures around the state are projected to be in the low seventies to mid-eighties through the rest […]
