New Ohio Laws Take Effect, Changing Traffic Stops, Schools And Public Assistance Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Several new Ohio laws took effect Tuesday, including changes involving traffic stops, protections for first responders, school curriculum, vehicular homicide and fraud prevention in public assistance programs.… Read the rest
ODNR And ODOT Receive National Award For Boating Safety Partnership
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AVC News) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Department of Transportation have received a national award recognizing their partnership to improve boating safety and protect access to Ohio waterways.… Read the rest
Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative Opens 29th And Final Clinic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — The Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative has concluded after opening its 29th and final health clinic, bringing more than $64 million in investments to health care access for children and families across Ohio’s Appalachian region.… Read the rest
Barnesville Hospital Receives Nearly $500,000 In New Patient Monitoring Equipment
BARNESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital has received nearly $500,000 in new telemetry equipment for its Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical units, with additional equipment planned for the hospital’s Operating Room and Progressive Care units.… Read the rest
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening In Ohio Counties Affected By August Storms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Disaster Recovery Centers are opening this week to help Ohio residents affected by severe weather in August access federal disaster assistance.… Read the rest
USDA Announces $180 Million Initiative To Strengthen U.S. Seed Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AVC News) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $180 million investment Tuesday to launch the Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a program aimed at strengthening U.S.… Read the rest
🎸 Classic Rock Live — Saturday at 9 on Rock 92.1
Turn up the volume Saturday night at 9 for Classic Rock Live on Rock 92.1!
This week’s lineup features live performances from Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Bryan Adams, Nazareth, Van Halen and Alice Cooper.… Read the rest
Michael S. Sims
Michael S. Sims, 82 of Zanesville
Michael Stuart Sims, 82, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at The Oaks at Northpointe.