November 2023 - Page 2 of 20 - The Mount Vernon Grapevine

USDA Makes Producer-Friendly Change to 2023 Notice of Loss Requirements for Two Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). In an effort to streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or LIP notices of loss within a pre-determined number of days for 2023.

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Brown Introduces Legislation to Help Protect Ohioans’ Mail by Addressing Uptick in Attacks on Letter Carriers on the Job

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation to help protect Ohioans’ mail – including their Social Security checks, prescriptions, and other valuable items. The Postal Police Reform Act would help address the steep increase in armed robberies against postal workers, who are often targeted for their “arrow” master keys, by clarifying that Postal Police Officers may be assigned to duty outside of physical Post Office locations, helping to extend protection to letter carriers on their routes.… Read full story

National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 3: IRS Identity Protection PIN Can Help Avoid Fraud and Tax-Related Identity Theft

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

WASHINGTON — As part of ongoing efforts to increase security, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded taxpayers they can get extra protection against identity theft during the 2024 tax season by joining the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program.… Read full story

Down to Earth Retail Sales Associate/Customer Service Position Available

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

Retail Sales Associate/Customer Service

Down to Earth Natural Foods LLC

Full-Time

We are a Natural Health Food and Supplement store that has been locally owned and operated for 40 years.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable employee to join our team.

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Ways To Maintain the Reputation of Your Insurance Company

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

How the insurance market feels about your company is key to your success. Discover a few great ways to maintain the reputation of your insurance company.

It’s no secret that the insurance profession is highly competitive, and many companies are vying for the attention of as many clients as possible.… Read full story

Ohio’s Weeklong Deer Gun Hunting Season is Under Way

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio hunters checked 19,359 white-tailed deer during the opening day of gun hunting season on Monday, Nov. 27, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s seven-day gun season is open until Sunday, Dec.… Read full story

Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 29, 2023

On: November 29, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 29, 2023
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)

November 28
• Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Woodview Lane on a possible threats incident. Deputies arrived on the scene and spoke with both involved parties.… Read full story

Patrol Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Report

On: November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

COLUMBUS – November 27, 2023 – According to provisional statistics, eight people were killed in seven crashes on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, resulting in the fewest deaths since 2018. The five-day Thanksgiving reporting period began on Wednesday, November 22 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Resource to Support the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs

On: November 28, 2023 By: Roxie Bell

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Education (the Departments) today announced the release of an updated joint-policy statement on supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs.

The HHS-ED Policy Statement on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs builds upon a statement originally released in 2015 and includes a renewed commitment and urgency, as children with disabilities continue to face barriers accessing and fully participating in inclusive early childhood programs.

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