Good morning, Dev Test County. March is turning into quite the month for infrastructure upgrades and bureaucratic overhauls. McArthur's volunteer fire department just landed a $345K federal grant for a new mini-pumper truck—the kind of investment that doesn't make flashy headlines but absolutely matters when seconds count during an emergency.
On the administrative front, Ohio's rolling out a smartphone app to help new drivers log their mandatory 50 practice hours, because apparently we've reached the point where even learner's permits need their own digital ecosystem. And if you work in education, brace yourself: the state's March testing season is here with all its TIDE setups, family report deadlines, and acronym-laden guidance that makes tax forms look simple by comparison.
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🚒 McArthur Fire Dept scores $345K for vital new fire truck. USDA Rural Development awarded the grant on March 9 to buy a mini-pumper, boosting response times for the volunteer department serving Vinton County. Village Mayor Steve Hammond and Fire Chief Evan Knox accepted the check from State Director Charles Tassell. This supports rural first responders with cutting-edge gear. Read more
📱 Ohio launches app to track new drivers' 50-hour practice. Ahead of new BMV rules requiring logs with affidavits, the app helps parents and supervisors comply starting March 8. Governor's office pushes driver's training scholarships and grants for up to six new centers statewide. Read more
📚 Ohio schools gear up for March 2026 state testing windows. District coordinators get key updates on OSTs, including TIDE setup, family reports deadline, and paper options for Grade 3. Also covers OELPA surveys, AASCD admin, ACT/SAT timelines, and maintenance alerts. Read more
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