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(SPRINGFIELD, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined officials from Clark County and the city of Springfield to unveil a new Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) crime laboratory.
Scientists working at the new laboratory, which is located in the Springfield/Clark County Public Safety Building on Fountain Avenue, will focus exclusively on drug testing. … Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio has joined 46 other states and the District of Columbia in a settlement with the Target Corporation to resolve a multistate investigation into the company’s 2013 data breach.
The settlement requires Target to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program to protect customers’ personal information.… Read full story
July 22 – July 29, 2017
SATURDAY, July 22, 2017
Knox County Fair Free Day
Free Admission Today Only
6:00 A.M.Vet will be on gate duty until 2:30 P.M. for animals to be brought in
***** 6:00 A.M.Junior Fair Rabbits Check-In until 3:00 P.M.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – Seat belt usage will be a primary focus of the Ohio State Highway Patrol during Memorial Day weekend and the end of May, and for good reason: buckling up is the easiest way to increase safety while driving. Memorial Day leads to an increase in traffic compared to other weekends, making cautious driving vital for a safe holiday.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – May 23 2017
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Brian Gardner, 44, of Howard,
was charged with with possession of drugs, marijuana drug paraphernalia and with possessing drug abuse instrument on May 19th 2017.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 23 2017
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Jordan L Ramsey, of Mount Vernon, was arrested for criminal trespassing after refusing to leave a property on Morris Street in Mount Vernon on May 23rd 2017.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would change the process for congressional redistricting in Ohio.
On May 10, 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled the Bipartisan Congressional Redistricting Reform Amendment, from the attorney representing the petitioning committee, Fair Congressional Districts for Ohio.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – May 22 2017
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Timothy Carper, 19, of Mount Vernon,
was charged with criminal trespass and drug abuse on May 17th 2017.
Alison Elswick, 22, of Mount Vernon,
was picked up under warrant on May 18th 2017.… Read full story
Columbus, OH – May is National Moving Month, and when nearly one-third of consumers choose to use a professional moving company to move their items big and small, BBB wants you to be wary of this local moving and storage company.… Read full story
(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection action against George N. Krinos, doing business as Windows, Doors, Kitchens, and More Construction Co., for failing to deliver promised home improvement services to consumers.
The lawsuit, filed in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, alleges that Krinos used the name “George Nicholis” in his business dealings as Windows, Doors, Kitchens, and More, and offered home improvement work, such as roofing services and home remodeling, in northeast Ohio.… Read full story