Local residents should be on the lookout for Santa Claus as he leaves Bay Lodge on Bradley Road on his way to help light the city's holiday tree. This joyful event is set to take place in Bay Village on Sunday, December 3.
There were 26 professional licenses issued in Lorain County in the week ending Oct. 14, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
The Bay Village City School District projects ending the current fiscal year with a cash balance that will be more than $17.3 million, with projected General Fund expenditures $2 million less than its fund revenue. These figures were presented in a recent meeting where district officials discussed their financial outlook for the coming years.
Quarterly sanitary sewer bills were mailed out to Rocky River property owners recently that should be arriving in their mailboxes. These bills, dated Dec. 1, correspond to the estimated sanitary sewer usage from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, which is considered the third quarter of the billing year.
There were 111 professional licenses issued in Cuyahoga County in the week ending Oct. 14, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
The Cuyahoga Heights Board of Education acknowledged exceptional students for November, spanning grades 5 to 12, commending qualities such as kindness, academic dedication, and community spirit. This initiative by the board seeks to highlight these commendable attributes and contributions across various grade levels.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has opened applications for the fourth round of child care stabilization grants, totaling $200 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to aid childcare programs with operating costs, workforce recruitment, and mental health initiatives. This move comes as part of a broader plan to strengthen Ohio's childcare system amid ongoing challenges.
There were 11 professional licenses issued in Lorain County in the week ending Nov. 25, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
State Representative Manning champions Ohio's investment in STEM education through the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program, foreseeing positive impacts on students, regional education, and economic development. This initiative seeks to increase student engagement in the STEM fields and further boost Ohio's position as a leader in these disciplines.
There were 79 professional licenses issued in Cuyahoga County in the week ending Nov. 25, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
Amidst the holiday shopping fervor, the Cuyahoga County Scam Squad alerts residents to a surge in imposter scams, where fraudsters impersonate entities like banks or law enforcement, resulting in substantial financial losses for unsuspecting victims. The escalating fraudulent activities have been observed predominantly during the busy holiday season.
In a move to increase transparency and streamline access to information, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost introduces changes to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) training and records portal, providing detailed reasons for an officer's separation and expanded visibility into training records, with law enforcement officials praising the initiative for its potential to foster community trust. The initiative is being implemented with the intention of enhancing public trust in law enforcement through increased openness.
Attorney General Dave Yost, in collaboration with nine partner agencies, launches "The Mount Vernon Project: School of Public Service," an innovative online training series offering guidance to candidates and new public officials, with a focus on crucial topics such as constituent relations, ethics, public records, government structure, civility, and government finance. The project was initiated in Ohio and aims to foster effective leadership in the realm of government service.
Ohio's House State and Local Government Committee advances House Bill 184, championed by Rep. Adam Bird, aiming to enhance transparency in charitable solicitations by introducing regulations on collection receptacles and mandating contact information disclosure. This move comes as a response to the rising need for transparency and accountability in charity organizations within the state.
State Representative Daniel P. Troy urges eligible child care facilities to apply for the fourth round of child care stabilization grants, offering $200 million for workforce, access expansion, operating costs, and mental health initiatives, while also announcing a base rate increase for publicly funded child care. This initiative takes place amid growing concern about the availability and affordability of quality childcare in the region.
Ohio State Representative Juanita Brent (D-22) has been granted a Civil Protection Order by the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court against fellow State Representative Elliot Forhan (D-21) , following a series of public social media videos and concerning inquiries about her whereabouts.