Good morning, Dev Test County. March 14 brought the kind of wake-up call nobody wants: severe weather knocked out both primary and backup power at an Ohio nuclear facility's emergency operations center. Generators failed, the NRC got the call, and while there was no public safety risk, it's a stark reminder that even our most critical infrastructure has vulnerabilities when storms roll through.
On a brighter note, the ESC of Northeast Ohio just earned a three-star Business-Education Leader Award for connecting 250,000 students across five counties to real career opportunities—the kind of long-game investment that actually matters. And if you're in education, spring testing season is officially here with all its delivery schedules and TIDE configurations to navigate through May.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Ohio schools gear up for spring state testing windows. The Ohio Department of Education released its March 2026 newsletter detailing critical updates for District Test Coordinators, including OST spring testing from March 23-April 24 for ELA and March 30-May 8 for math/science/social studies. Key deadlines cover test material deliveries, family reports by March 26, and paper options for Grade 3. This impacts districts across Ohio, including those in Dev Test County, ensuring smooth assessments for thousands of students. Read more
Nuclear plant's emergency facility hit by power outage. On March 14, an Ohio nuclear facility's EOF lost both normal and backup power due to severe weather, with generator failure under investigation. Power restoration was expected soon after notification to NRC on the same day. No public safety risks reported, but highlights vulnerability during storms in the region. Read more
Northeast Ohio ESC earns top business-education award. The ESC of Northeast Ohio's Business Advisory Council received the 2026 three-star Business-Education Leader Award from the Ohio Department of Education for fostering career opportunities. Serving 46 districts across five counties and impacting 250,000 students, it promotes quality practices in workforce development. Read more
Ohio legislative week recapped amid key local impacts. The Ohio Society of CPAs summarized legislative news ending March 13, covering bills that could affect county businesses, taxes, and regulations in places like Dev Test County. Highlights include updates relevant to local government and economic policies. Read more
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"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands."
— Psalm 138:8
This verse reminds us that God is always working in our lives to fulfill His purpose, and His love for us is constant and enduring. It's a reassuring promise that He will see us through to the end and never abandon us.
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