Zanesville Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault of Minor
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A Zanesville man and former pastor has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor.… Read the rest
Ohio University Awarded $10 Million to Expand Rural Health Care Workforce
ATHENS, Ohio (AVC News) — Ohio University has been awarded $10 million through the State of Ohio’s Rural Health Transformation Program to help expand the rural health care workforce and improve access to medical services in underserved communities across the state.… Read the rest
Reminder: Summer HEAP Program Offers Cooling Assistance for Eligible Ohio Households
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Income-eligible Ohio residents can now apply for assistance with cooling costs through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program.… Read the rest
ODNR Announces Lottery Deer Hunts on State Nature Preserves for 2026-27 Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is once again offering controlled deer hunts on state nature preserves and scenic river lands during the 2026-27 hunting season to help manage deer populations and protect native plant communities.… Read the rest
Report Projects Higher Summer Electric Bills for Ohio Households
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — A new report projects Ohio households could pay about $800 in electricity costs this summer, marking a 17% increase from last year’s average of $682.… Read the rest