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Mount Vernon Police Register – Aug 18 2017
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Joshua Chavis, 36, of Columbus,
was charged with a probation violation on August 16th 2017.
Micah Dean, 38, of Upper Arlington,
was charged with with possessing drug abuse instrument on August 17th 2017.… Read full story
The forecast for the solar eclipse on Monday is coming into better view — and it is looking good! With high pressure just east of the area on Monday, dry conditions are expected with some clouds possible. The extent of cirrus coverage or thickness remains somewhat in question this far out, but as of right now, it appears unlikely that there would be any widespread precipitation in the local area.… Read full story
Columbus, OH – National Senior Citizens Day is August 21st, and BBB wants seniors to beware of scams happening around Central Ohio. Although seniors are often told of the different ways they will be targeted, scammers still successfully fool consumers each day – no matter the age.… Read full story
POSITION OPENING JAIL COOK
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office intends to fill a position of jail cook.
Thursday – Monday 10am to 6pm (county benefits apply)
Duties include meal preparation utilizing commercial kitchen equipment. Staff will not be in regular contact with inmates.… Read full story
(BOWLING GREEN, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey announced today that researchers have determined that household cleaner OxiClean ™ has proven scientifically to be effective in cleaning up fentanyl spills.
Scientists with the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science and the Chemistry Department at Bowling Green State University performed an experiment with OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover™, a household cleaning product, and certified through instrumental analysis that it can be used effectively to clean up fentanyl spills. … Read full story
The 2017-2018 academic year is under way across Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Education has some great resources for families as our children head back to the classroom. Here are the top 10 things to know this year:
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has agreed in principle to join the United States and other States to settle allegations against Mylan Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mylan Specialty L.P. (collectively “Mylan”). The settlement will resolve allegations that Mylan knowingly underpaid rebates owed to the Medicaid program for the drugs EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr.®… Read full story