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Prepare for bitter cold, check on loved ones, just as you would for a storm
Columbus, Ohio – With sustained, bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills predicted for all of the states this week, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans to treat extreme temperatures just as you would a coming snow or ice storm.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for five projects set to create 836 new jobs and retain 939 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.… Read full story
Major NIH-funded clinical trial adds nuanced evidence linking brain and vascular health.
Intensive lowering of blood pressure did not significantly reduce dementia risk but did have a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to the final, peer-reviewed results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) Memory and Cognition in Decreased Hypertension (SPRINT MIND).… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jan 28, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A complainant, of the 3000 block of Long Road in Centerburg, advised that it appeared that a deer was injured and needed a Deputy to respond on Johnsville Road.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Jan 28, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
Jan. 22
Traffic violation (view obstruction) – West Rambo Street, Danville
Jan. 23
Disturbance – South Market Street, Danville
Traffic violation (left-of-center) – South Market Street, Danville
Traffic violation (turn signal) – South Market Street, Danville
Conducted K-9 search of vehicle for possible illegal drugs/contraband w/positive hit – South Market Street, Danville
Jason McKee age 28 of Wooster was issued citation for possession of drug paraphernalia
Fight – West Rambo Street, Danville
Jan.… Read full story
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Jan 26, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
1-19
Disturbance on South Main Street.
Suspicious person(s) on Simons Avenue.
Welfare check on Grant Drive.
1-20
Residential alarm on High Street.
Assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on Waterford Road.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Today Governor Mike DeWine issued a reprieve of execution for Ohio inmate Warren Henness who was scheduled to be executed on February 13, 2019. The new date of execution has been moved to September 12, 2019.
Governor DeWine issued the reprieve following the decision and order issued January 14, 2019, by U.S.… Read full story
Kayla Alcott and Emily Bricker (shown here with MERIT Court Coordinator/Probation Officer Joel Carter) graduated to Phase III of the MERIT Court program last week.
Graduation to Phase III requires a minimum of 90 continuous days of sobriety, being employed or enrolled in school, stable housing and active participation in drug counseling and all other aspects of the program.… Read full story
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn residents about a recent scam attempt. Our office was contacted by a local resident that received a phone call indicating that they were due a $299.99 refund associated with their Microsoft security plan.… Read full story
A Wind Chill Watch has been issued for all of northern Ohio and NW Pennsylvania from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. Days of dangerously cold temperatures with wind chills in the -25 to -35F range possible this week.