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AAA is predicting 1.36 million Ohioans will hit the road
COLUMBUS – With a significant rebound in travel expected this Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio State Highway Patrol and AAA are urging drivers to prepare for holiday traffic.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2020 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report, in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25.
… Read full story“When a child is reported as missing, we rely on law enforcement officers to locate and reunite the child with their loved ones – a mission that requires quick thinking and compassion,” Yost said.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 25, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
May 24
A complainant advised that Kayla Alcott was causing a disturbance in the facility. After repeated requests to stop she would not and was arrested for disorderly conduct persist, then was transported to the Knox County Jail by Mount Vernon Police.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has reached a settlement agreement in his lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau that binds the Bureau to release the population data relevant to Ohio’s upcoming redistricting process by August 16.
The settlement comes less than a week after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that Ohio had standing to sue the Bureau for illegally delaying the release of this data.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – May 24, 2021 —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VAX-A-MILLION UPDATE
Governor DeWine announced today that Ohio continues to see increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement of the Ohio Vax-a-Million promotion.… Read full story
Door-to-door salespeople offer paving services, magazine subscriptions, security alarms, or other products and services.
Many door-to-door salespeople are legitimate, but others are looking only to make a sale and move on as quickly as possible. Customers may wonder if they will receive the product or service they have paid for or if they are the victim of a scam.… Read full story
The ASSET Act Would Remove Counterproductive Limitations in Safety-Net Programs, Helping Low-Income Individuals Save for the Future and Build Financial Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Allowing Steady Savings by Eliminating Tests (ASSET) Act to eliminate asset limitations that restrict eligibility for three vital public assistance programs and raise the asset limitation for a fourth program.
Mount Vernon Police Register – May 24, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
May 19
An officer responded to 5 North Gay Street in reference to a violation of a protection order. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the complainant, who stated a named male was in violation of the protection order by emailing her.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for nine projects set to create 3,214 new jobs and retain 4,520 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON — This year has been different in many aspects including how organizations are able to continue with their organizations, services, and ministries. The Food For The Hungry board has announced a summer grant program directed to reach churches, agencies, and organizations that provide summer food programs to fill the gap for families with children home from school.… Read full story