FEMA has already been notified, and they are working with them to ensure Ohio County is ready to receive assistance from the federal government.

For the first time in over two decades, a black bear has been spotted in Licking County, Ohio. The Ohio Division of Wildlife confirmed the sighting, noting that the bear is likely a young male traveling long distances in search of a mate.

As of Sunday evening, state and local officials reported five persons confirmed dead as a result of powerful rains and flooding on Saturday with at least three others believed missing. Flood waters came quickly Saturday night,

Children services advocates are pushing the Ohio leaders to restore funding for foster care and wellness campuses – modeled after Cuyahoga County’s – to help address soaring costs and a statewide placement crisis.

As of Sunday evening, state and local officials reported five people confirmed dead as a result of powerful rains and flooding on Saturday with at least four others believed missing. Flood waters came quickly Saturday night,

Officials have confirmed six people are dead, including a 3-year-old child, following Saturday evening’s flooding in Ohio County.In addition, Ohio County EMA Di

In the aftermath of severe flash flooding that struck Ohio County on Saturday night, residents and volunteers have come together to aid in the cleanup efforts.

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the bear that died after the crash was the one spotted in central Ohio last week.