Day: September 4, 2026

Ellen Jane Baker

Boil Advisory Issued for Parts of Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) – The Barnesville Water Department has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to emergency waterline repairs for all service connections on North Broadway, Laws Street, Walton Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, Park Street and any others experiencing a loss in pressure. … Read the rest

Special Report: September is Preparedness Month, Week # 1: Prepardness Kits for the Family

Columbus, Ohio- (AVC News) – September has been designated as Ohio Preparedness Month by the State of Ohio and coordinated by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA).… Read the rest

Labor Day Travel Period Looks to be Crowded and Expensive

UNDATED—(AVC News)–With summer officially winding down, many Americans are expected to take advantage of a long weekend and squeeze in one more small vacation trip.… Read the rest

Ohio spotlights Volunteer Firefighter recruitment portal in an effort to relieve statewide shortage

Nearly 2,000 Ohioans have inquired about serving as volunteer firefighters since last year’s launch of the Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal.

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(AVC News) — Hometown heroes across Ohio are stepping up to protect their communities in response to a steep decline in the number of volunteers in the state’s fire service.… Read the rest

Blast from the Past: Some breakfast cereals returning with prizes inside

A story for your consideration during breakfast;

UNDATED–(AVC News)–Many remember digging deep into your favorite breakfast cereal looking for the enclosed toy.… Read the rest

U.S. number of Measle cases on the rise, amid some political debate

ATLANTA, Georgia—(AVC News)–Despite being considered eradicated years ago, outbreaks of measles are again on the rise.

This years’ totals have, according to recent reports, have surpassed last years’ totals.… Read the rest