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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding all those who enjoy hunting and fishing to check the expiration date on their licenses before heading into the field this year.
March 1 is the traditional start of Ohio’s fishing and hunting license year.… Read full story
It’s time to start thinking about recognizing the veterans in your community who’ve made a difference. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations to recognize those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to our communities, state, and nation through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service, or philanthropy.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 28, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Lee Ehrike, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued out of the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on February 28th, 20202.
A Complainant advised that they discovered a tall glass pipe with drug residue.… Read full story
(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene today announced that a Youngstown man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for human trafficking charges.
The sentence culminates an investigation into Ronald Hellman Jr.… Read full story
(CLEVELAND, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH; Cuyahoga County Health Director Terry Allan, MPH; and MetroHealth President and CEO, Akram Boutros, M.D., FACHE today gave an update on the state’s preparedness and education efforts to limit the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).… Read full story
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against a Kentucky man after a traffic stop in Shelby County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 1,000 ecstasy pills and 60 grams of marijuana worth approximately $16,360.
On February 14, at 10:49 a.m.,… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified a summary of a petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would make changes to legislative term limits.
On Feb. 19, 2020, the attorney general’s office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled the “Lifetime General Assembly Term Limits Amendment” from legal counsel for the petitioning committee.… Read full story
Director Mary Mertz had the opportunity to be a part of last week’s bat count at Highland Nature Sanctuary. The outing was led by Dr. Joseph Johnson, Ohio University; Erin Hazelton, Ohio Division of Wildlife; and Tim Pohlar, Arc of Appalachia.… Read full story
From the E.K..F.C.C.L.A. Newsletter
Fact: At least 60,000 people are injured and 500 or more die in parking lot accidents
Over the past few months, the East Knox FCCLA has been working to reduce the speed of students and staff driving through the school parking lot, in the morning, before school and after school.… Read full story
There seems to be a lot of conversation around town about Fredericktown Interchurch (FISS) so this seems to be a good time to post an update. FISS purchased the lot and building last summer and has been in discussions with the Interchurch Board concerning remodeling/rebuilding.… Read full story