PUCO Reminds Ohioans to call 8-1-1 before You Dig
COLUMBUS, Ohio – April is National Safe Digging Month and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans of...
Consumer Alerts
More Tax Scams Reported as Filing Deadline Nears
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that more consumers are reporting tax scams ahead of the...
Attorney General DeWine Warns of Puppy Scams
Puppies can be a wonderful addition to the family, just don’t be taken in by a puppy scam. File photo....
Holzer Recognizes National Nutrition Month in March
SOUTHEAST OHIO - In recognition of National Nutrition Month in March, Holzer Nutrition Services is hosting an event at the...
PUCO and OEPA promote “Fix a Leak Week” – March 19-25, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States...
PUCO Accepts Results of AEP Auction
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on March 8, 2018 accepted the results of AEP Ohio’s...
PUCO Agrees to Ohio Gas Company Rate Increase
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved Ohio Gas Company’s application to increase its distribution...
Ohioians Warned of Romance Scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Feb. 12, 2018 warned consumers to beware of online romance scams,...
Residential Retaining Wall Collapses in Pomeroy
A retaining wall behind a Brick Street residence collapsed in Pomeroy about 4 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2018. Photo by...
Falls, Flu and Severe Weather Continue to Pose Increased Risks for Ohio Seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their...
Dollar General Recalls Clover Valley Iced Oatmeal Cookies
OHIO - Dollar General Corporation announced a voluntary recall of its 12-ounce packages of Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookies with...
AG DeWine Warns of Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams as Jackpots Rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots rise, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to...
Health Department Offers Tips for Toy Safety
Frank Gorsca, Emergency Response Coordinator By Frank Gorsca, Emergency Response Coordinator Toy safety is paramount for Christmas and other Holiday...
Attorney General DeWine Warns of Grant Scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of phony offers for federal grants. In...
Ahead of Black Friday, Attorney General DeWine Offers Consumer Protection Tips
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, one of the...
Vision disorders, what you need know
By Angella Rosler RN Did you know that children can have any number of vision diagnosis including; Glaucoma, Cataracts, Ptosis...
AG DeWine announces efforts to investigate skimmer crimes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that cyber crime agents with the Attorney General's Ohio Bureau...
October is Energy Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to educate Ohioans on how to better manage their...
PUCO encourages safety at rail crossings for Rail Safety Week, Sept. 24-30
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is participating in Rail Safety Week, Sept. 24-30, 2017, and...
Rumpke Labor Day collection schedule
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Rumpke residential trash and recycling service will not occur on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, 2017....
Ohio AG offers consumers tips for purchasing Solar Eclipse glasses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of the August 21 solar eclipse....
Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department with assistance from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) conducted mosquito sampling...
Fair flu: It’s nothing to sneeze at
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If pigs could say gesundheit, you could be hearing the German blessing as you visit fairs this...
Chow Line: Reusable water bottles need to be washed between uses
I heard recently that reusable water bottles can sometimes be a hotbed of germs. Is that true? Yes, at least...
French 500 Free Clinic set for July 27
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The French 500 Free Clinic will be open for those who do not have medical insurance...
