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(PIKE COUNTY, Ohio) – At the request of members of the Rhoden family, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office released today a video message from Geneva Rhoden and Teresa Grebing, who are pleading for information that could assist in the investigation into the murders of their loved ones.… Read full story
NIH-funded study shows individualized eye exam schedule results in lower costs, better outcomes.
Adjusting the frequency of eye screenings for people with type 1 diabetes based on their risk of severe eye problems would result in fewer eye exams at lower cost and quicker diagnosis and treatment of advanced retinopathy, which can otherwise lead to vision loss.… Read full story
Secretary Price sends letter to governors: “Through a sustained focus on people, patients, and partnerships, I am confident that together we can turn the tide on this public health crisis.”
While a few isolated storms can’t be ruled out today, storm activity is expected to develop Thursday afternoon/evening and move southeast through the local area. Some damaging winds and isolated large hail may be possible with the strongest storms, so stay tuned to weather.gov/iln… Read full story
Luncheon, sponsored by the Mount Vernon Board of Education. The luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2017, from noon until 2:00 p.m.
Meet “Trooper” our stuffed mascot to help promote our campaign for a Police Dog for MVPD. He just arrived today and is ready to help market the campaign. Trooper will be at our table at First Friday, May 5.… Read full story
An inside look at the New York Times bestseller, “Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison,” by Shaka Senghor, will be featured at the Adult Book Discussion on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N.… Read full story
Attorney General DeWine Increases Grant Funding by an Additional $1 Million
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a pilot program to serve families harmed by parental opioid abuse in southern Ohio will expand to serve residents in four additional counties, bringing the total number of counties participating in the program to 18.… Read full story
The classic comedy film, “You Can’t Take It with You” will be featured at the Silver Screeners Free Classic Movie Matinee on Sunday, April 30, 1:30 p.m. at the Public Library of the Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon.… Read full story