NIH-Funded Studies how Stents and Surgery no Better Than Medication, Lifestyle Changes at Reducing Cardiac Events

Researchers find stents, surgery provides higher quality of life for those with chest pain.

Invasive procedures such as bypass surgery and stenting—commonly used to treat blocked arteries—are no better at reducing the risk for heart attack and death in patients with stable ischemic heart disease than medication and lifestyle changes alone.… Read full story

Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Mar 30, 2020


Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Mar 30, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)

Chad Weatherford, of Fredericktown, and Richard Fordyce, of Roseville MI, were both cited for failure to display vehicle license plates on March 28th, 2020.

A Deputy located a suspicious vehicle parked at Honey Run Falls during the early morning hours of March 28th, 2020.… Read full story

USDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency

Nationwide waivers grant states the flexibility to allow parent pick-up of meals for kids, ease burdens on local meal providers 

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced additional flexibilities to make it easier for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to get food during the COVID-19 national emergency and remove administrative roadblocks for the dedicated local staff who serve them.… Read full story

National Doctors Day

On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones.… Read full story