WASHINGTON – In observance of Second Chance Month, the Office of Justice Programs joins advocates, criminal justice professionals and citizens from across the country in recognizing those who have successfully returned from incarceration and created productive and prosperous lives in their communities.… Read full story
Month: April 2020
GSK Consumer Healthcare Recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Due to Possible Plastic Contamination from the Bottle Cap
GSK Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling five lots (listed below) of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder due to the potential for green plastic pieces or shavings from bottle caps to be present in the product.… Read full story
Breezy and Rainy Conditions Expected Today
Breezy conditions are expected today with wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph possible. A mix of clouds and sun early will give way to rain showers. High temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s are expected for most locations.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 29, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 29, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Blake Kannady, of Howard, was issued a summons in lieu of arrest on April 28th, 2020.
A passing motorist advised of an abandoned vehicle in the roadway.… Read full story
COVID-19 Update: Face Coverings, Advisory Groups on Restaurants, Barbershops, and Salons
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CUSTOMER FACE COVERINGS IN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS:
Governor DeWine announced today that the state of Ohio will not require that customers entering retail establishments wear face coverings.… Read full story
Crystal Avenue Property Boarded and Posted
On 4/27/2020 at approximately 9:35 p.m. the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Tactical Response Unit executed a search warrant on a residence at 401 Crystal Ave. Mount Vernon. The warrant was a part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking. Chase Sherman age 36, from Mount Vernon, was arrested at the scene and transported to the Knox County Jail.… Read full story
Station Break in Need of Masks
Good Morning! I hope things have been going well for you during this time of separation. The staff has been working hard to get things ready for us to reopen. The reopening will still be a little longer since we serve the vulnerable population.… Read full story
Garlic Mustard
Have you seen this flowering plant? As we continue to celebrate wildflowers this spring, we want to share more information about invasive garlic mustard.
This plant first observed in the United States in the mid-1800s. It was introduced from Europe either accidentally or intentionally as a cooking herb.… Read full story
Audit Finds Former Pike County Auditor Overpaid Employees a Total of $1,932
Tuesday, April 28, 2020Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office today released the 2018 audit of Pike County, which found that the former county auditor, Erica Snodgrass, authorized $1,932 total in overpayments to county employees.
“It is unacceptable for local officials to be cavalier with taxpayer dollars,” Auditor Faber said.
JFS in Need of Masks
JFS needs your help! We are seeking donations of face masks. As we start to re-open more services, we want the families we serve to be able to safely interact with our staff. If you or someone you know is able to provide masks, we appreciate your donations.… Read full story