Reminder: Take advantage of free pharmacy medicine reviews April 1-7 at more than 400 participating Ohio locations

New partners and events added. Visit www.steadyu.ohio.gov for schedule

Certain types of medications and drug combinations can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion, and could contribute to a life-changing fall in older adults. Regularly talking with your healthcare professionals, including your pharmacist and your doctor, can help reduce these risks.… Read full story

Two Howard Juveniles Arrested

Two Howard, Ohio juveniles were arrested and placed in a juvenile detention facility on Monday (3/26/18) after an investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, stated Lieutenant Light. The investigation revealed that they are suspected of damaging dozens of mailboxes and an out-building in the overnight hours of Sunday, March 25, 2018, into Monday morning, in the northeastern portion of Knox County. … Read full story

Attorney General DeWine, 48 Other AGs Urge Passage of Law Improving States’ Ability to Investigate and Prosecute Abuse and Neglect of Medicaid Patients

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with a bipartisan coalition of 48 other state attorneys general and the National Association of Attorneys General, today expressed support for a bill that would ease federal restrictions that limit states’ ability to investigate and prosecute the abuse and neglect of Medicaid beneficiaries.Read full story

Annual Awards Dinner

The Main Street Mount Vernon board and staff would like to cordially invite you to our Annual Awards Dinner on April 19, at the Knox County Memorial Building Ballroom. The annual awards dinner is a celebration and recognition of our partners – the many member businesses and organizations – that make Main Street Mount Vernon’s mission – of energizing and strengthening an authentic and uniquely local downtown experience – a reality in our community.… Read full story