WASHINGTON, DC (October 20, 2020) – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined his Democratic colleagues in penning a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of the Treasury, urging them to conduct an analysis of how the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in California v.… Read full story
Wear Your Mask Correctly
When you #WearAMask, you help protect those around you from COVID-19. When others wear their mask, they help protect those around them, including you. Help keep each other safe by properly using masks when out in public. Learn how to wear your mask correctly: https://bit.ly/2XdSp61… Read full story
Ohio Heads Into Peak Time for Deer-Related Crashes
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Insurance, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and AAA want to remind motorists of the increase in deer-related traffic crashes this time of year.
In 2019, statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 19,375 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways.… Read full story
Brown Joins Jim Obergefell and Rick Hodges as they Come Together to Oppose Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Lead Plaintiff and Defendant of Obergefell V. Hodges, The Landmark Case That Made Marriage Equality the Law of the Land, Joined Forces to Oppose Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court
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Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 21, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 21, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A Complainant advised that an unknown male cut her window screen with a knife and entered her residence through her bedroom window on October 21st, 2020.… Read full story
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed annually on the third Wednesday in October. The Chamber of Commerce’s primary objective is strengthening local businesses of all sizes. The best way to honor this organization is to use the services of local chamber businesses.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Signs Bill Into Law
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 8. House Bill 8, sponsored by Representatives Susan Manchester and Tavia Galonski, modernizes foster care training by offering greater flexibility to respond to foster caregiver needs, as well as helping to better recruit and retain foster parents.… Read full story
COVID-19 Update: Record-Breaking Hospitalizations, $1.3 Billion for Ohio Businesses, Spread from Social Gatherings
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
RECORD-BREAKING HOSPITALIZATIONS
Governor DeWine announced today that hospitals across Ohio are currently treating 1,221 COVID-19 patients which is the most hospitalized patients at one time since the start of the pandemic.… Read full story
AG Yost Urges Ohioans to be Vigilant with Donations to Prevent Charity Fraud
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urges those that give to be more vigilant as charities across the country this week are collaborating to raise awareness of charity fraud during this year’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week.
Ohioans are notoriously generous in giving to charities and this year has been no different.… Read full story
ODOT Crews Prepare for Winter Weather
Inspection of equipment ensures operational readiness
COLUMBUS – It’s getting colder outside, and it won’t be long before we see snowflakes in the air. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has started its annual inspection of nearly 300 plow trucks across central Ohio to ensure they’re ready for the winter season. … Read full story