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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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State transit funding to boost Fairfield County workforce access

Ohio is investing $13.5 million in public transit projects aimed at helping workers reach job centers, including a grant that will expand transit capacity in Fairfield County. The funding will support 19 workforce mobility projects in 13 counties, according to a community announcement. The grants are being awarded through the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program , which supports transportation projects that improve access to employment, training opportunities and economic development. State officials said the funding will help transit agencies modernize equipment, expand service and improve connections between communities and major employers. The Fairfield County Commissioners received funding for an expansion vehicle for Fairfield County Transit. The vehicle is intended to help connect residents throughout the county to employment centers, training programs and regional transfer points while providing increased capacity and scheduling flexibility. The project includes $82,815 in federal funding and $20,704 in local funding for a total investment of $103,519. “When we connect workers directly to reliable transportation, our entire economy improves,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. “This new round of funding ensures that hard-working Ohioans can easily reach growing employment centers, helping businesses stay fully staffed and competitive.” Statewide transit improvements planned State officials said the $13.5 million program will

Fairfield County, OH · 10-06

WKYC

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Ohio's gas tax holiday begins: Here's why prices haven't dropped at some stations

Ohio · 10-06

WFMJ.com

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OSP reminds drivers to wear their seatbelts

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding all Ohio drivers to buckle up every time they hit the road. Under Ohio law, all front-seat occupants of a vehicle are required to wear a seatbelt, as well as all backseat passengers under the age of 15. According to...

Ohio · 10-06
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Morrow County residents prepare to speak out on proposed US 23/I-71 connector

Residents in Morrow County are voicing their opinions on a proposed roadway connecting U.S. 23 and Interstate 71 at a community meeting hosted by Concerned Citizens of Morrow County. Residents in Morrow County are preparing to make their voices heard about a proposed roadway connecting U.S. 23 and Interstate 71.

Morrow County, OH · 10-06
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WTOL 11

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Michigan drivers cross into Ohio to save at the pump

Ohio · 10-05

WKBN

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Ohio Highway Patrol renews push for seat belt use

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is intensifying efforts to enforce seat belt laws after statistics revealed that more than 2,700 people have been killed in crashes while unbuckled since 2021.

Ohio · 10-06

Yahoo!

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Drivers see lower prices after governor approves three-month tax break

Drivers across the Miami Valley are seeing lower prices at the pump after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine approved a three-month suspension of the state gas tax. In Springfield, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped from $4.28 to $3.90 within a single week. The state suspended the...

Springfield, OH · 10-05

ideastream.org

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Ohio's fuel tax holiday includes gas and diesel, but no breaks for EV or hybrid owners

The 90-day suspension of the state’s 38.5 cent tax on gasoline goes into effect Sunday. It’ll save drivers $5.77 on a 15-gallon fill up. While that may not be much to some Ohioans, it’s more than owners of hybrids and electric vehicles (EV) see from that gas tax holiday.

Ohio · 10-03

WTOL 11

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Michigan drivers head south to save cash during Ohio's gas tax suspension

Michigan · 10-05

FOX19

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Drivers report relief at pump as Ohio gas tax halted

Ohio · 10-05

WKYC

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Ohio’s gas tax holiday explained: Here’s how long it will last and how much money you will save per gallon

Ohio · 10-05

WSYX ABC6

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FlixBus to launch direct Columbus-to-Toronto route with stops in Cleveland, Buffalo

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Travelers will soon have a new cost-effective way to get between central Ohio and Canada with a direct option by bus. FlixBus, an intercity bus service, is launching new direct service offering an alternative to flying or driving yourself between Columbus and Toronto starting Oct. 8.

Columbus, OH · 10-02

1808Delaware

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Carriage Road Takes A Step Toward Reconstruction

Carriage Road now has an agreement behind it, but it does not yet have a construction award or an approved roundabout. Powell City Council authorized a cooperative agreement September 15 with Liberty Township and Delaware County to seek state infrastructure funding for reconstruction between Liberty Road and Wren Way. The city announced the action September 29. Read Powell’s official project update. City of Powell.

Powell, OH · 10-02

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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OKI, transportation departments addressing region’s shortage of safe commercial truck parking

With Oct. 4 marking National Truckers Appreciation Day, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is spotlighting a growing safety concern: the scarcity of designated semi-truck parking across Greater Cincinnati.

Kentucky · 10-03

WFMJ.com

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Press Pass: Gas tax pause approved, goes into effect

On Sunday, October 4, the decision to pause Ohio's gas tax was fully implemented with the expectation that it would lower costs for the drivers of the Mahoning Valley. Dr. Bob Badowski, the Chair of the School of Business at Westminster College, is sitting down to explain how the pause can help bring some relief to consumers and the other ways it would impact the state.

Ohio · 10-04

CBS Detroit

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Gas prices in Michigan dropped 22 cents per gallon in the past week, AAA says

Michigan motorists are now paying an average of $4.47 a gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA says.

Michigan · 10-05

WKBN

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Pennsylvania drivers cross state lines as Ohio drops gas tax

It's as if gas prices dropped overnight, because that's exactly what they did.

Ohio · 10-04

NBC4 Columbus

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Ohio gas tax pause begins today

Ohio · 10-04

mindfullyamerican.com

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8 Ohio BMV Rules That Send Drivers Home Empty-Handed

Could you walk into an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) counter and walk back out with what you came for?. A missing document or a surprise fee can end the visit early. These are the Ohio BMV rules that send drivers home empty-handed. Note: This is general information, not...

Ohio · 10-01

cwcolumbus.com

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FlixBus to launch direct Columbus-to-Toronto route with stops in Cleveland, Buffalo

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Travelers will soon have a new cost-effective way to get between central Ohio and Canada with a direct option by bus. FlixBus, an intercity bus service, is launching new direct service offering an alternative to flying or driving yourself between Columbus and Toronto starting Oct. 8.

Columbus, OH · 10-02