Alley Closure
Walnut Alley between West Gambier Street and West Ohio Avenue is closed. Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through. (lh)
Month: May 2020
Community Drive-Thru Testing in Knox County
Knox Public Health will offer a drive-thru opportunity next week to collect specimens for COVID-19 testing. The specimen collection will be by appointment only and available to anyone with or without symptoms, age 18 yrs. and older.
Lisa Dudgeon, RN, director of nursing for KPH, said the drive-thru event will take place at the health department on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (June 3-5) from 9 a.m.… Read full story
BBB Tip: Safely supporting businesses as they reopen
Gradually, signs are flipping over from closed to open, with precautions for both customers and merchants. Some consumers are ready to step back into the retail world to see, touch, and buy products and services, while others are more cautious. While merchants are more than ready to receive business, they also want to keep everyone healthy and safe.… Read full story
Flood Warning
Flood Warning National Weather Service Cleveland OH 101 PM EDT Fri May 29 2020 OHC005-075-083-139-292300- /O.NEW.KCLE.FA.W.0009.200529T1701Z-200529T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Richland OH-Ashland OH-Holmes OH-Knox OH- 101 PM EDT Fri May 29 2020 The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a * Flood Warning for...… Read full story
Do Not Leave Children in Cars
Vehicles can heat up very quickly. It only takes 10 minutes for a car to heat up 20 degrees. If you think leaving your child in the car is safe when you’re just running in a store for a few minutes, think again. … Read full story
Milk Giveaway Continues
The first “Great Milk Giveaway” was a complete success last on May 27th at the Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, located at 16001 Glen Road! Over 750 gallons of Borden milk was passed out to the community. In addition, the Chaplains were able to pray and share with a great majority of the people and gave out at least 60 wrist bands and cards with the Gospel message!… Read full story
New Directions Art Therapy Supplies Needed
New Directions is starting an Art Therapy Group for survivors in shelter and we’re in need of supplies. If you are able to donate any of these art items, please call us to coordinate drop off at 740.397.4357. Thank you for your continued support!… Read full story
Office of Justice Programs Awards Over $53 Million to Michigan, New York and Wisconsin to Address Covid-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs announced that it has awarded more than $53 million to the states of Michigan, New York and Wisconsin to address the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
Awards are being made to: the Michigan Department of State Police, $16,407,017; the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, $27,869,326; and the Wisconsin Department of Justice, $9,078,371.… Read full story
Troopers Seize $6,500 Worth of Heroin in Scioto County
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed a felony drug charge against a Michigan man after a traffic stop in Scioto County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 65 grams of heroin worth approximately $6,500.
On May 26, at 11 p.m.,… Read full story
AG Yost Announces Victim Assistance Award Winners
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced winners of four victim assistance awards in connection with his office’s annual conference for victims’ advocates. A victim assistance program in Hamilton County and individual victim assistance professionals in Cuyahoga, Wood and Franklin counties were recognized for their work in providing aid to survivors of trauma including sexual or domestic violence.… Read full story