COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Insurance director Judith L. French and Medicare experts from the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program are hosting a free, virtual town hall on Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. to help Ohioans on Medicare understand Medicare changes for 2023, how to compare options and select coverage, ways to save money, and protect against fraud.… Read full story
Month: September 2022
NIH Initiative to Systematically Investigate and Establish Function of Every Human Gene
The Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells program will first look at protein-coding genes.
The National Institutes of Health is launching a program to better understand the function of every human gene and generate a catalog of the molecular and cellular consequences of inactivating each gene.… Read full story
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Increase Innovative American-Made Fertilizer Production
New Grant Program Will Spur Competition and Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on U.S.… Read full story
8 Helpful Ways To Be of Assistance to Seniors in Your Community
Trying to manage a home single-handedly is undoubtedly a challenge for seniors, which becomes even harder if they have no family close by. In this article by Job Dream Team, we’ll explore various ways you can take the initiative to help seniors of your community lead a healthy and happier lifestyle.… Read full story
Brown Announces 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools in Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 26, 2022 – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has designated 13 schools across Ohio as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Nationwide, ED recognized 297 public and private schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 27, 2022
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 27, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
September 26
Deputies responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of Floral Valley Drive W. Upon arrival, Deputies conducted an investigation on a domestic incident.… Read full story
National Day of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a potent tool on a journey of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health. That’s why on September 27th, National Day of Forgiveness encourages us to develop realistic methods for incorporating forgiveness in our lives.
The act of forgiveness is powerful.… Read full story
Troopers Seize More Than $1 Million Worth of Cocaine in Wood County
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against a Florida woman after a traffic stop in Wood County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 33 pounds of cocaine worth approximately $1,073,000.
On September 19, at 3:21 p.m.,… Read full story
Reminder: File 2019 and 2020 Returns by Sept. 30 to Get COVID Penalty Relief
WASHINGTON – September 22, 2022 – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded struggling individuals and businesses, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, that they may qualify for late-filing penalty relief if they file their 2019 and 2020 returns by September 30, 2022.… Read full story
Biden-Harris Administration Makes More Medicare Nursing Home Ownership Data Publicly Available, Improving Identification of Multiple Facilities Under Common Ownership
In support of President Biden’s plan to protect seniors, additional data files will provide a powerful new tool for researchers, state and federal agencies
Today, in another effort to improve nursing home transparency, safety and quality, and accountability, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is making additional data publicly available that provide more information about the ownership of all Medicare-certified nursing homes.