(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In honor of the life and service of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower in Columbus.… Read full story
Attorney General Dave Yost’s Statement on Fallen Cleveland Police Officer
(CLEVELAND, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz:
… Read full story“Detective Skernivitz gave his life trying to keep danger off the streets of Cleveland. This tragedy shows once again the valor and honor of the police — and that there are yet dangerous, evil men in the world who must be brought to justice.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 04, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 04, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Contact was made with Kenyon College Campus Safety regarding drug paraphernalia that had been found. A glass bong with residue was collected for disposal on September 4th, 2020.… Read full story
COVID-19 Update: School Reporting Order, Wastewater Monitoring
September 3, 2020 – (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.
UPDATED COUNTY RISK LEVELS
Governor DeWine today released this week’s Ohio Public Health Advisory System map.… Read full story
Trio Sentenced in Youngstown Corruption Case
(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio) — Three Youngstown men were sentenced and two business holdings fined today, bringing closure to a corruption case in Mahoning County, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Ohio Auditor Keith Faber announced.
… Read full story“Through a thorough investigation and vigorous prosecution, we’ve rooted out ongoing public corruption,” Yost said.
Closed Labor Day
The staff of the Mount Vernon Grapevine hopes that you will all have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the last great hurrah of Summer! Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of the holiday.… Read full story
TSA Reassures Airline Passengers Ahead of Labor Day Holiday Travel
WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants to reassure passengers that it has taken aggressive steps to ensure aviation security while protecting them from COVID-19 in anticipation of Labor Day air travel. TSA’s ongoing “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign is designed to help travelers understand the many protective measures the agency has implemented at security checkpoints to make the screening process safer for passengers as well as the TSA workforce.… Read full story
Leading Senate Democrats Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions for Russian Interference in 2020 Elections
U.S. Intelligence Says Russia is Already Interfering to Harm Biden Campaign
Washington, D.C. – Leading Senate Democrats urged the U.S. Treasury Department to sanction Russian individuals and government actors for their interference in the 2020 election.
Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, Intelligence Committee Vice-Chair Mark Warner, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gary Peters, Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Jack Reed, Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Bob Menendez, Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Democratic Whip Richard Durbin, Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy and Rules Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar wrote to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin today.
Patrol Focused on Impaired Drivers for Labor Day
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways. Motorists can do their part in keeping the roadways safe by following all traffic laws, never driving impaired and always designating a sober driver.… Read full story
Half Baked is Growing
On behalf of Bosslady Rebecca, Chef Nav, and the entire Ajodhya Dining Concepts team..it is with absolute excitement that we announce that we have taken possession of our next-door space at 1 W High St!!
As many of you know, our community neighbors from @thejointmv announced this summer that they are transitioning to their super cool new food truck and leaving their fixed location!… Read full story