An investigational HIV vaccine tested in the “Imbokodo” clinical trial conducted in sub-Saharan Africa posed no safety concerns but did not provide sufficient protection against HIV infection, according to a primary analysis of the study data. The Phase 2b proof-of-concept study, which began in November 2017, enrolled 2,637 women ages 18 to 35 years from five countries.… Read full story
Month: August 2021
Firefighters That are Dedicated to the Mission
Our mission is based on providing the best customer service we can possibly provide to our fire district. We will do whatever we can to assist those in need.
Over the weekend, we removed a cat that was stranded high in a tree as two sweet little children anxiously waited for their pet’s safe return.
Brown, Portman Send Letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Urging the Department to Address the Current Backlog of Disability Claims
WASHINGTON, DC – August 30, 2021 -Today, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough expressing concern over the growing number of disability claims being filed with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 31, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 31, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
August 30
A male called the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in reference to harassment over the phone. A Deputy made contact with the male over the phone and filed a report.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Announces Enhanced Efforts to Assist Veteran Service Organizations
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – August 30, 2021 — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today reinforced Ohio’s support of its military members and veterans and announced a new initiative to offer state assistance to veteran-serving organizations in Ohio.
As part of the new effort led by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Ohio Department of Veteran Services, the state will work with local veteran organizations to identify gaps in mental health services and offer assistance.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Aug 30, 2021
Mount Vernon Police Register – Aug 30, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
August 25
An officer responded to a harassment complaint on Kirk Street.
August 26
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Newark Road for a complaint.… Read full story
Jackson County Man Sentenced for Child Rape
(JACKSON, Ohio) — An Ohio man who hid out on the West Coast to avoid justice after raping a 4-year-old has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
“Rape is a violation of the body, the mind and the soul and its trauma has a lifetime impact on survivors,” Yost said.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Announces $5 Million for Higher Education Campus Security Upgrades
Applications for 2021 K-12 Safety Grant Program Now Being Accepted
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the state is awarding 27 institutions of higher education a total of $5 million in grants to fund security enhancements on their campuses.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Seeks Input on City Parks
Public Survey Released on Parks and Recreation Master Plan
MOUNT VERNON – The City of Mount Vernon wants to know what you think about our parks.
As part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City has released a survey to gather feedback from City residents on how they enjoy Mount Vernon’s eight parks, what improvements they would like to see there, and which recreational amenities are most valuable to them.… Read full story
Giving Tips for Hurricane Ida Relief
As the damage done by Hurricane Ida is revealed, generous donors will help by donating to disaster relief charities.
BBB’s Give.org recommends that contributors take appropriate measures to ensure that their donations are used appropriately. Donate to established and experienced disaster relief groups as they are more likely to provide assistance efficiently and effectively than newly established efforts.… Read full story