🏢 Highland County's new records building finally completed after 300-day delay. Commissioners voted to accept the certificate of substantial completion for the $2.8 million storage facility, which was originally due for completion in November 2023. The project, initiated over three years ago, aims to alleviate storage issues in county buildings but faced multiple change orders and $500 daily liquidated damages for delays. In other business, commissioners heard about a new mobile medication-assisted treatment unit coming to the area to combat opioid addiction in underserved Appalachian counties.
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🚧 Major traffic disruptions ahead for Pickaway County motorists. Interstate 71 will see Carson Road close for 90 days starting May 19, with detours through London Road and U.S. 62. Meanwhile, State Route 762 between U.S. 23 and Ashville Pike faces lane restrictions from April through Fall 2025, though two-way traffic will continue with flaggers. Officials urge drivers to remain alert, reduce speed, and watch for stopped traffic in work zones. Weather-permitting construction updates can be found on OHGO.com or by following ODOT District 6 on social media.
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🔥 Ohio invites kids to draw their way to fire safety success. The State Fire Marshal has launched its 2025 Fire Safety Poster Contest for elementary students across Ohio, encouraging creative expressions of fire prevention themes. Students can submit artwork focusing on topics like lithium-ion battery safety, smoke alarms, or kitchen safety to their local fire departments by October 3. Fire departments will display entries during Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11) before selecting winners in two age categories. Winners will receive special recognition in spring 2026, with State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon noting the contest helps engage young Ohioans in learning life-saving skills.
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