Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 650 AM EST Mon Nov 29 2021 OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-301200- Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga- Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull- Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow- Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie- 650 AM EST Mon Nov 29 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.… Read full story
Month: November 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 26, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 26, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
November 24
Deputies were dispatched to the incident location on the complaint of assault. Deputies responded and spoke to all parties involved. The offender was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail.… Read full story
Justice Department Addresses Rise in Criminal Conduct on Commercial Aircraft
As the holiday travel season commences, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize prosecution of federal crimes occurring on commercial aircraft that endanger the safety of passengers, flight crews and flight attendants. Federal law prohibits assaults, intimidation and threats of violence that interfere with flight crews and flight attendants, as well as other enumerated criminal acts that occur during flight.… Read full story
Office of Criminal Justice Services Announces Searchable Use of Force Database
Columbus, Ohio – Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) Executive Director Karhlton Moore announced today that the public can now access Ohio’s database listing incidents of use-of-force by law enforcement in Ohio.
Operated by OCJS, the online database includes reports of shots fired at or in the direction of a person, the use of any other lethal weapon or object used as a lethal weapon, the use of a less than lethal weapon or other object used as a less than lethal weapon on a person, and the use of any empty hand technique on a person.… Read full story
Wishing You a Very Happy Thanksgiving
The Mount Vernon Grapevine will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 25th and November 26th, 2021.
Thanksgiving is a day to count our blessings and be grateful for those we love and who love us. To enjoy spending time with friends and family, and to spare a thought for those that are living alone. … Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Department Swears in Three Patrolmen
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On November 23, 2021, Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr swore in three new members of the Mount Vernon Police Department. DuCoty T. Cochran, Ronald P. Cerny II and John M. Cox are now serving the City as Patrolmen for the department.… Read full story
BBB Tip: Shopping For Sports Team Merchandise? Research the Business First
Collecting sports memorabilia has been an American pastime for nearly a century. Devoted fans seek out souvenir items such as jerseys, equipment, cards, or other items that have direct connections to famous players or historic games. Collectors’ enthusiasm and willingness to spend are higher than ever – and scammers have noticed.… Read full story
Governor DeWine & Governor Whitmer Place Wager on The Game
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer placed a friendly wager ahead of the rivalry football game between the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University, commonly referred to as “The Game.”
“With so much on the line in this year’s edition of The Game, Fran and I are very excited to see the Buckeyes kick-off on Saturday and continue their great rivalry” said Governor Mike DeWine.… Read full story
Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of H-E-B Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Committed to the quality of its products, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods is recalling 31.4-ounce jars of H-E-B Creamy Tomato Basil Soup due to the possible presence of glass in the product.
The recall was initiated after a customer notified the supplier that the product contained a glass piece.… Read full story
“A Christmas Carol” to Benefit Winter Sanctuary
The Winter Sanctuary and Community Family Players will present Charles Dickens’ classic story, “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 2-5 at The Woodward Opera House located in downtown Mount Vernon. Proceeds will benefit The Winter Sanctuary homeless shelter.
The Winter Sanctuary is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide a seasonal emergency shelter for the members of our community who experience homelessness.… Read full story