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Month: March 2018
Free to a Great Home
The Knox County Park District is looking for a great home for three neutered male kitten/cats born last fall at the Wolf Run garage. The Operations Managers kept these little guys going all winter, coming in on their days off to feed and water and buying food out of their own pockets. … Read full story
2018 Law Enforcement Certification Public Report
More than 500 agencies – employing about 82 percent of Ohio’s law enforcement officers – are in the process of implementing Ohio’s first-ever statewide standards on the use of force, including deadly force, and hiring and recruitment according to a report issued today by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS).… Read full story
Turning Knox County Blue for World Autism Day
World Autism Day is coming up on Monday! Here are a few ways you can show your support– wear something blue, light up your house blue and make sure you share the word on social media! #LIUB #lightitupblue #worldautismawarenessday #knoxgoesblue
How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.
Drug Disposal Guidelines
If no disposal instructions are given on the prescription drug labeling and no prescription drug take-back program is available in your area, then follow these simple steps to throw the drugs in the household trash:
1.… Read full story
United Way Accepting New and Gently Used Purses
We are currently accepting donations of new or gently used purses for this year’s Power of the Purse. Have one you’d like to donate? Mail or drop off your purse Monday through Friday between 9-4 at the United Way office.… Read full story
Keep Your Med List Handy
Below are some tips to keep you and your loved ones prepared in the event of an emergency.
- Keep a list for yourself, spouse, children, parents, etc.
- Emergencies happen unexpectedly – keep it with you at all times (purse, wallet, etc.)
Laborer Wanted
Laborer
Full-time job
We are still looking for employees for the mowing and landscaping crews!!!
Must be dependable and willing to work hard.
These positions are full time.
We do drug testing and background checks.
5714 OH-13
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Fredericktown Schools Accepting Open Enrollment Applications
Fredericktown Local Schools will be accepting applications for open enrollment beginning Monday, April 2, 2018, thru Monday, May 15, 2018. For further info please contact the Administration Office with any questions 740-694-2956.
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NIH Study May Help Explain Why Iron Can Worsen Malaria Infection
Researchers identify protective role of iron export protein and its mutation.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have a possible explanation for why iron can sometimes worsen malaria infection. By studying mice and samples from malaria patients, the researchers found that extra iron interferes with ferroportin, a protein that prevents a toxic buildup of iron in red blood cells and helps protect these cells against malaria infection.… Read full story