Danville
October 30, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Centerburg
October 31, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Fredericktown
October 31, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Mount Vernon
October 31, 2020
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Month: October 2020
Byron Saunders Thanksgiving Meal Program
We are excited to host a food drive for the Byron Saunders Thanksgiving meal program. We have a basket to collect canned goods or cash at the Friends of the Library Book Warehouse now through 6 pm on Saturday–Halloween!Each year volunteers collect and distribute all the items needed for a complete Thanksgiving meal to families in need in Knox County.
26% Increase in Average Daily Covid Cases in Last 7 Days
As of October 25, COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the country. Average daily cases in the last 7 days increased 26% from the previous 7 days. This 7-day average is 4% higher than the previous peak 7-day average that the United States reached in July.Governor DeWine Signs Bill Into Law
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) October 29, 2020 —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine yesterday signed House Bill 211. House Bill 211, sponsored by Former Representative Steve Arndt, modifies the process for auctioning abandoned watercraft vessels and outboard motors valued at less than $10,000.
BatWeek: Migration and Hibernation
Winter is on its way and for our local bats, that means either flying south to warmer weather or hunkering down for a long winter’s nap.Several bats in Ohio including the evening bat, silver-haired bat, red bat, and hoary bat migrate out of Ohio when the weather starts to turn colder.
Safety Recommendations for Trick or Treat
Although Trick-or-Treat will look a little different this year, it is important to always remember to watch out for pedestrians. For other safety recommendations on how to Trick-or-Treat safety, please visit https://bit.ly/2He3Rcu
Western Governors University Ohio Announces New $5,000 Scholarships to Celebrate its 5,000th Degree
COLUMBUS, OH (October 29, 2020)– In recognition of its 5,000th graduate in the state of Ohio, Western Governors University Ohio (WGU Ohio) is offering $5,000 scholarships for new students.
The WGU Ohio Milestone Scholarship is open to new students who have been
officially admitted to WGU and are residents of Ohio.… Read full story
NIH Scientists Discover Key Pathway in Lysosomes That Coronaviruses Use to Exit Cells
Targeting cells’ ‘trash compactor’ could lead to new antiviral strategy to fight COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a biological pathway that the novel coronavirus appears to use to hijack and exit cells as it spreads through the body.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 29, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 29, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A Complainant stated that his soon to be ex-wife was taking a ring that belonged to his mother. The wife was contacted and the ring was returned to the residence on October 28th, 2020.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Requests BWC Send $5 Billion Dividend to Ohio Employers
October 28, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Jon Husted today to request the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) send up to $5 billion in dividends to Ohio employers to ease the continued financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read full story