The Mount Vernon Grapevine will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 2022 in remembrance of the men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to all who are serving today. We honor and thank you.
Month: May 2022
FDA Flexibilities, Collaboration to Yield Millions of Bottles of Specialized Medical Infant Formula in Coming Months to Increase U.S. Supply
May 26, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on steps it has taken that will lead to millions of bottles of specialized medical infant formula to help address immediate needs for infants with certain allergies or critical health conditions.… Read full story
Ohio Governor DeWine Awards $2 Million to Law Enforcement to Help Combat Violence
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – May 26, 2022 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today awarded more than $2 million in funding to help local law enforcement agencies combat violent crime and protect their communities.
Eight law enforcement agencies will receive grants as part of the second round of Governor DeWine’s new Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. … Read full story
Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Updates Progress on Investigation
Nine Individuals Indicted for Crimes Against Children
(MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Morgan County Sheriff Douglas McGrath and members of the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force have provided an update on a large-scale human trafficking investigation that began nearly 10 months ago.… Read full story
AG Yost Gets First-Of-Its-Kind Court Decision in Google Lawsuit
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost obtained a first-of-its-kind court decision when a Delaware County judge refused to throw out the state’s self-preferencing lawsuit against Google Search, suggesting that the search-engine giant may be subject to common carrier laws.… Read full story
FT Precision Production Associate Wanted
Production Associate
FT Precision Inc.
Full-Time
FT Precision is a tier 1 automotive parts manufacturer located in Fredericktown and is seeking full-time production members to join our team. Departments with openings include Die Casting, Machining and Assembly.
Primary duties and responsibilities include: ability to perform expected duties in assigned area, work independently or as part of a team under a supervisor, be responsible for all aspects of the production processes including material handling, equipment operation, process monitoring, quality control, packing, and various support activities and work in a safe manner.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Announces First Round of Collegiate Purple Star Awards
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Randy Gardner named the first group of Ohio colleges and universities designated as Collegiate Purple Star campuses for their efforts to support students with military backgrounds.
These 33 first-ever Collegiate Purple Star awards advance the work already done by Ohio’s PreK-12 school system to create the Purple Star designation for those schools that worked to become military friendly.… Read full story
KNOX COUNTY: Construction Update
WEEK OF 5/30/2022
Jacksontown, Ohio (Thursday, May 26, 2022) – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Knox County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
State Route 95 restriction near Fredericktown for culvert replacement – Beginning Monday, June 6, SR 95 will be restricted to one lane between Village Parkway and Pinkley Road for a culvert replacement.… Read full story
USDA NIFA Invests $25M in Meat and Poultry Agriculture Workforce Training
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of $25 million, as part of the American Rescue Plan for meat and poultry agriculture workforce training.… Read full story
USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract
USDA Announces Additional Flexibilities to Help Address Threats to Global Food Security
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for fiscal year 2022.