Warming trend will continue into the weekend, with temperatures near 50 by Monday.
Month: January 2018
Hold the Salt: Gut Reaction May Impair the Brains of Mice
NIH-funded study suggests impaired blood flow and dementia can result from a high-salt diet.
We are often warned of the dangers of high levels of salt in our diet, yet the risks of salt consumption and the effects of salt on the body, including the brain, are not entirely clear.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Jan 18, 2018
Mount Vernon Police Register – Jan 18, 2018
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Roger Mays, 59, of Mount Vernon,
was cited for driving under influence and driving under influence of a controlled substance on November 18th, 2017.
Jason Fancelli, 38, of Mount Vernon,
was charged with domestic violence on January 7th, 2018.… Read full story
“Nuclear Security” topic of discussion at Knox County Great Decisions Foreign Policy Community Discussion
Fresh from the panic caused by an incoming missile false alarm in Hawaii, the Knox County Great Decisions community discussion group will focus on “Nuclear Security” on Monday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N.… Read full story
ODNR Division of Wildlife Introduces New K-9 Program
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is proud to announce that the ODNR Division of Wildlife is joining more than 20 states in the adoption of a wildlife K-9 program.
One wildlife officer from each of Ohio’s five wildlife districts will become handlers in the program.… Read full story
Victim Service Providers Focus on Best Practices to Address the Impact of Addiction on Ohio Families
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Partner for the “Ideas for Advocacy” Conference
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine brought together hundreds of people who help victims in Ohio to empower them with the latest research, best practices, and strategies for navigating the impact of addiction on children and families.… Read full story
Memory Gene Goes Viral
NIH-funded research reveals novel method for transferring genetic material between neurons
Two independent teams of scientists from the University of Utah and the University of Massachusetts Medical School have discovered that a gene crucial for learning, called Arc, can send its genetic material from one neuron to another by employing a strategy commonly used by viruses.… Read full story
Danville Police Report – Jan 16, 2018
Danville Police Report – Jan 16, 2018
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
Jan 11
* Theft report from a S. Market Street business.
* Alarm-drop at a S. Market Street business.
* Residential alarm drop in the area of West Rambo Street.… Read full story
New Study Offers Insights on Genetic Indicators of COPD Risk
Researchers have discovered that genetic variations in the anatomy of the lungs could serve as indicators to help identify people who have low, but stable, lung function early in life, and those who are particularly at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) because of a smoke-induced decline in lung function.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Jan 16, 2018
Mount Vernon Police Register – Jan 16, 2018
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Carolyn Beheler, 82, of Fredericktown,
was cited for duty onto road/duty to yield on January 11th, 2018.
William Taylor, 28, of Ravenna,
was charged with driving under influence and open container on January 11th, 2018.… Read full story