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Top stories for Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

Transportation Optimization Grant

COLUMBUS, OHIO (WHIZ) -A $1.76 million grant is being used by 20 school districts across South-eastern and Eastern Ohio to analyze and optimize transportation efficiencies. According to Noble Local School Superintendent, Dan Leffinwell, with this grant, there is a potential savings of $4 million.

When to Plant

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO (WHIZ) – OSU Extension Educator, Mark Mechling, says spring is the time to do preparation work in your garden. Right now it is okay to plant perennial plants, lettuce, and cabbage but you should make sure they get covered if the temperatures drop.

Lock 9 Pizza to Open Soon

DUNCAN FALLS, OHIO (WHIZ) – Lock 9 Pizza on Main Street in Duncan Falls will be celebrating its grand opening within the next week. Owner, Marcia Glaub, says they will be open for lunch and dinner as soon as they get the go ahead.

Transportation Budget Provision

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – Governor John Kasich is being lobbied to use his line-item-veto powers on a provision in the state transportation budget that opponents say could discourage out-of-state college students from voting in Ohio. Kasich is slated to sign the bill today.

OSU  Wants to Lower Students’ Costs

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) – Ohio State is committing $400 million over five years to lower students’ costs and improve the value of their education. The university’s new president made the announced yesterday during his formal installation ceremony. Michael Drake says students should be focused on learning, not worried about paying for college.