Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Position Available

The Central Ohio Joint Fire District will be accepting applications and conducting candidate physical agility test for the position of Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications to be considered for the examination. An applicant meeting minimum qualifications: must be at least 18 years of age, possess a High school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, possess State of Ohio Firefighter I & II certification, and an Ohio Paramedic Certification for Full-Time employment.Read full story

Knox Foodies Food Truck Rally

Sunday, Oct. 4, 12-5 p.m.

Knox Foodies is hosting a Food Truck Rally in collaboration with Central Ohio Food Truck Association (COFTA) and Ariel-Foundation Park.

Knox Foodies, started by local resident Ann Weisent, in conjunction with the Central Ohio Food Truck Association, is pleased to announce its first ever Food Truck Rally happening at Ariel-Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue in Mount Vernon, on Sunday, Oct.… Read full story

Brown, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Online Platforms to Take Additional Measures to Stop Voting-Related Misinformation and Disinformation

The Intelligence Community has confirmed Russia is trying to interfere in the election through social media

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with 16 colleagues sent a letter to Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter and YouTube, urging executives to take further measures to stop voting-related misinformation and disinformation.

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City of Shaker Heights Audit Contains Finding for Recovery

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2019 financial audit of the City of Shaker Heights (Cuyahoga County), which includes a Finding for Recovery against a former Recreation Department employee.

 

Ms. Brandon L. McMillan (formerly Brandon Bowling) was previously employed by the City of Shaker Heights as an Accounting Clerk assigned to the Recreation Department at Thornton Park.… Read full story

Brown Releases Civil Rights Report Entitled: Turning Back The Clock: How The Trump Administration Has Undermined 50 Years Of Fair Housing Progress

Brown Outlines How The Trump Administration Has Rolled Back Fair Housing Progress In This Country

September 21, 2020 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs today released a report outlining how the Trump Administration has systematically undermined 50 years of fair housing progress.

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