5K run/walk fundraiser for the Centerburg Lions Club. Saturday, Sept. 21. Registration will be from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, $20 day of the race. The race starts at 8:30 on the Heart of Ohio Trail. Gift cards to the top 2 males and females, t-shirts to the first 25.… Read full story
Month: August 2019
Circus Scheduled in Centerburg on May 9
For those of you that have been asking, YES the circus is coming. We have scheduled the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus to come to Centerburg Saturday May 9, 2020 with shows at 2 and 4:30. Mark your calendars. We will post event information and pre sale tickets in the spring.… Read full story
Surgeon General Releases Advisory on Marijuana’s Damaging Effects on the Developing Brain
Encourages Youth and Pregnant Women Not to Use Marijuana
Today, Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams, issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women from the health risks of marijuana use.
Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.
Keep Our Turtles Wild
Remember that wild turtles are not pets, and raising a wild animal in captivity is illegal unless you have a state permit. Wild turtles brought into captivity are also at increased risk of being exposed to diseases and captivity might disrupt their natural cycles.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Northeast Ohio Horse
Disease spread by mosquitoes is preventable in horses with proper vaccination
REYNOLDSBURG, OH (Aug. 29, 2019) – Ohio Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey today confirmed one case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse in Ashtabula County and is urging horse owners to contact their veterinarian to ensure the animal’s EEE vaccine and boosters are up to date.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 29, 2019
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 29, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A complainant advised that sometime within the last two weeks, someone threw a rock into a window at their residence. A report was taken on August 27th, 2019.… Read full story
Two Employees Indicted in Illegal Drug Smuggling Operation in Cuyahoga County Jail
(CLEVELAND) — Members of a criminal enterprise that smuggled illegal drugs and contraband into the Cuyahoga County Jail have been indicted.
Stephen A. Thomas and Marvella Sullivan, both employed as correction officers within the Cuyahoga County jail, served as couriers under the direction of Lamar Speights and another inmate at the jail.… Read full story
Kokosing Construction Lends a Helping Hand
A big thank you to Kokosing Construction and their retirees and staff for all their hard work on the restoration of the public square at no cost to the taxpayers. They landscaped, cleaned the shingles on the gazebo, pressure washed and painted the entire gazebo, and replaced the fluorescent gazebo lighting with new LED lighting.… Read full story
Bingo at the Tomato Show
BINGO IS ON!!! We know you missed it on the Fourth of July, but it is back. The members of the Fredericktown Firefighters Association would like to thank The Fredericktown Tomato Show Board for their efforts in making this possible. Without their commitment and assistance, this annual fundraiser would not happen.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Announces Plans to Enhance State, Federal Background Check Systems as Part of STRONG Ohio Bill
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – As part of his forthcoming STRONG Ohio legislation, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced plans to enhance the state and federal background check systems to better protect law enforcement and the public, increase arrests of wanted offenders, and help prevent the sale of guns to those who are prohibited from purchasing a firearm.… Read full story