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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of two projects that will create 215 new jobs and retain 353 jobs statewide.
During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.… Read full story
Latest Investments Mark the Network’s Two-Year Anniversary
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is funding dozens of new infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural and Tribal communities participating in the Rural Partners Network (RPN).… Read full story
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
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 24 – 28, 2024
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
April 24
• Dispatch advised that a male called into the Mount Vernon Police Department making a threat. An investigation is pending.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – April 27, 2024 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated Ohio’s inland fishing excellence on Saturday, April 27 during the fifth annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Alum Creek State Park.
“You can find fantastic fishing throughout Ohio,” said Governor DeWine.… Read full story
“Some of the very people who shipped America’s manufacturing base overseas to China in the first place,
who weakened our ability to manufacture our own weapons, are now the same people who say we can get involved in three wars at once.”
Knox County Sheriff’s Reports and Calls for Service – Apr 26 – 28, 2024
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 27
• Knox County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Centerburg for a female making possible suicidal statements.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – April 26, 2024 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding reports that President Joe Biden is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes:
“I am deeply disappointed in President Biden’s decision to delay banning menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products.… Read full story
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced the closure of the Direct File pilot with several hundred thousand taxpayers across 12 states signing up for Direct File accounts, and 140,803 taxpayers filing their federal tax returns using the new service.… Read full story
Knox Community Hospital recognizes the Center for Wound Healing, a recipient of the Center of Distinction award and the Robert A. Warriner, III, Clinical Excellence award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate of more than 92 percent. … Read full story