COLUMBUS – (November 17, 2020) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving enforcement. During the project, 3,504 people in Ohio were cited with failing to wear an available safety belt.… Read full story
NIH to Fund Research of Racial Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Complications and Deaths
Studies to focus on women from racial and ethnic minority groups, women with underprivileged socioeconomic status, and those living in underserved rural settings.
The National Institutes of Health will fund new research examining racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related complications and deaths.… Read full story
Hepatitis A Statewide Community Outbreak
ODH has declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A after observing an increase in cases linked to certain risk factors since the beginning of 2018.The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) declared a statewide community outbreak in June 2018 after observing an increase in hepatitis A cases.
Japanese House at Schnormeier Gardens
The Japanese Garden House was designed as a place for the taking of tea, viewing the surrounding gardens, and mediating. Garden houses pre-dated and are considerably larger than teahouses. The inspiration for this garden house came from one in Takamatsu, Japan, and was built during the Edo era that was from 1615 to 1868.Leaf Pickup Final Pass
The first two rounds of leaf pick-up will be complete by the end of day Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020, crews will begin a final complete pass through the city. We emphasize that leaves need to be raked to the curb, but not out into the street.… Read full story
Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Wanted
Registered Nurse (RN) Acute
Davita
Mount Vernon, Ohio
DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse who is looking to give life to patients in an Acute Hospital setting. RNs in this role work autonomously alongside the hospital staff to assess, troubleshoot, and make sound decisions for the critically ill patients.… Read full story
Station Break Handing Out Emergency Meals for Seniors
We will be handing out emergency shelf stables to seniors 60 years old and older and who are Knox county residents. We will start tomorrow, November 17th at 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. We will hand them out while supplies last.Brown Urges Prime Healthcare to Negotiate New Contract in Good Faith with Nurses to Avoid Strike, Find Fair Compromise So Workers Can Continue Combatting Covid-19 with Support & Resources Needed
Senator Presses Hospital Owner to Take into Account Unprecedented Pandemic Nurses are Navigating; New Contract Must Honor the Dignity of Nurses’ Work with Salaries Comparable to Similar Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2020) – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today wrote a letter to Prime Healthcare President and CEO, Prem Reddy, to urge the company to negotiate in good faith with the nurses’ union at East Liverpool City Hospital.
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Dec. 11 Deadline for 2021 Safety-Net Enrollment
September Triggers Fourth Dairy Margin Coverage Payment for 2020 Program Participants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec.… Read full story
A Christmas Carol Radio Show
Come audition for Mount Vernon Player’s upcoming show “A Christmas Carol Radio Show.”Auditions will be held on November 20th & 21st and will be held by appointment. Auditions are open to all. The cast is 10 – 20 persons. All ages and genders needed.