On July 31st, 2023 a Knox County Grand Jury indicted Terry T. Barker, age 43 of Mount Vernon on charges of Aggravated Murder (with a firearm specification) and Weapons under Disability for the May 2nd, 2022 death of Paul L.… Read full story
Month: July 2023
Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program
The goal of the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program is to expand access to driver’s education training for income-eligible teenagers by providing a scholarship to those who cannot afford to take driver’s education training. Knox Public Health will administer the program which is funded by a $15,000 grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
KCH’s Human Resources Team to Host a Career Fair Night on September 28
Knox Community Hospitals’ Human Resources Team will host a Career Fair Night.
This year, on the evening of September 28 from 5 pm – 8 pm, community members of all ages, educational statuses, and backgrounds are invited to join us to learn how and why they should join our KCH family.
Mount Vernon Street Sweeping Schedule August 1 – 4, 2023
The following is a list of city streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking for cooperation from residents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street is scheduled for sweeping. Next week’s schedule is as follows:
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation.… Read full story
NIH Launches Long COVID Clinical Trials Through RECOVER Initiative, Opening Enrollment
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce New Projects Expected to Create More Than 700 Jobs, $85 Million in Payroll
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for four projects set to create 781 new jobs and retain 156 jobs statewide.
During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed and approved economic development proposals from JobsOhio and its regional partners.… Read full story
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.
First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can emerge any time from a few hours to several days after exposure to the plant oil found in the sap of these poisonous plants.… Read full story
BBB Tip: What is a “Nonbank” and is it FDIC Insured?
Traditionally, banks have been the most popular way for consumers and companies alike to deposit and hold money. Since the Great Depression, consumers have had peace of mind placing their money with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured institutions. These FDIC-insured institutions protect individual account deposits of up to $250,000 per bank in case of a bank failure or collapse. … Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Jul 26 – 30, 2023
Mount Vernon Police Register – Jul 26 – 30, 2023
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
July 26
• Units were dispatched to Verizon Wireless, located at 1558 Coshocton Avenue, in reference to fraud. A report was taken for documentation.… Read full story
USDOT Proposes Updated Fuel Economy Standards to Strengthen Energy Security, Save Americans Hundreds of Dollars at the Gas Pump
Proposal kicks off public comment period and engagement with stakeholders on how to make cars and light trucks more fuel efficient, with the average light-duty vehicle estimated to reach 58 miles per gallon by 2032
July 28, 2023 – The U.S.… Read full story