Salvation Army Taking Christmas Applications Soon

The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon will be taking Christmas application on the following dates:

October 16th, 2017 through November 17th, 2017
Monday – Friday
9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Please bring the following:
Proof of Income
Proof of Residency
Social Security for each household member
3 Gift ideas per child

If you have any questions please contact Dawn at 740-392-8716

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Petition for Constitutional Amendment on ‘Puppy Mills’ Certified

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Attorney General’s Office Friday certified the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution regarding animal welfare.

On September 6, 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled The Ohio Puppy Mill Prevention Amendment, from the attorney representing the petitioning committee, Stop Puppy Mills Ohio.Read full story

Central Ohio Consultant Accused of Using Clients’ Fees for Personal Benefit

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Central Ohio consultant accused of using the fees she charged her clients for her personal benefit.

The lawsuit accuses Kelly S. McElravey, who operated Disability Ohio Assistance, LLC, of pocketing at least $22,000 in client fees that were supposed to be used for disability retirement benefit applications.… Read full story