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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A federal judge in California yesterday agreed to consolidate a series of lawsuits against Facebook and appointed Ohio the lead plaintiff in the securities class-action case against the social-media giant. Attorney General Yost will lead the class action on behalf of Ohio and any other affected investors.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON — Food For The Hungry of Knox County is seeking our next Marketing Director.
This year-round, part-time paid position, will require a minimum of 15 hours per week from September to January, and 10 hours per month from February to August. … Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Second Lady Tina Husted celebrated the grand opening of this year’s Ohio State Fair.
“It is so good to be back at the Ohio State Fair, it’s very, very exciting,” said Governor DeWine.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that more Ohioans are now eligible for electric and natural gas assistance from the Ohio Department of Development and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
This afternoon, Governor DeWine signed Executive Order 2022-12D, which authorizes the Ohio Department of Development to work in partnership with PUCO to implement emergency rules that increase the income threshold for Ohio’s Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP).… Read full story
The Justice Department announced today that former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao, 36, was sentenced to serve 42 months in prison, and former Minneapolis Police Officer J. Alexander Kueng, 28, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison, for depriving George Floyd Jr.
Columbus – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project enforcing and raising awareness about the Move Over law from July 17 through July 23. The high-visibility campaign included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, West Virginia State Police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jul 27, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
July 26
Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an active fight at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Deputies investigated and collected witness statements and video evidence.… Read full story
Learn about and comment on Ohio’s state forest management activities
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry invites the public to attend in-person open house events to learn more about management plans for Ohio’s state forests.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for advancing his bipartisan, bicameral bill to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial—located in Bedford Heights, Ohio—as a national memorial. Companion legislation, led by Rep.… Read full story
Check out the new BBB Back to School HQ!
Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person.
Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a minimum and help everyone involved stay on task.… Read full story