OHIO HOUSE BILL 505 INTRODUCED

An Ohio bill seeks to ban crowd funding for people charged with violent crimes after more than $55,000 was raised for a man accused of killing a sheriff's deputy in Cincinnati. House Bill 505 aims to extend Ohio's current Son of Sam Law already prohibiting people charged or convicted of violent crimes from profiting off book deals and movie rights. This bill would extend this law to fundraising sites like go fund me. the bill had its second hearing on February 24th.

ODOT CREWS WORKING TO FILL POTHOLES

ODOT crews are working to patch potholes across Central Ohio. The recent stretch of cold weather followed by warm ups and rain are prime conditions to form new potholes. ODOT says current patches are temporary and will come back in the spring and summer or more permanent fixes. Drivers can report potholes online or by calling ODOT directly. For roadways in the City of Columbus not maintained by ODOT residents can report potholes by calling 311.

MWCD APPOINTMENT

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Conservancy Court has appointed Elizabeth W. Stephenson to the MWCD Board of Directors. Stephenson served for 27 years as court administrator for the Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, General Trial Division.

ODNR HALL OF FAME SEEKING NOMINATIONS

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations to honor a new class of inductees for the 2026 award ceremony. The Ohio Natural Resources Hall Of Fame Award is a top conservation honor which recognizes lifetime achievements when it comes to the protection and preservation of the state’s natural resources. Nominees must have been born in Ohio or made a significant contribution to the conservation of natural resources in the state. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, April 24.

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE DELAYED DUE TO WEATHER

Due to the weather the closure of Hudson Avenue Northbound between State Route 16 exit ramp and St. Clair Street for gas line work has been pushed back to Wednesday, March 11th. The work will take place from 7am-5pm.