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Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 309 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2020 OHZ047-241945- Knox- 309 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2020 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN KNOX COUNTY... At 308 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Gambier, or 9 miles east of Mount Vernon, moving east at 25 mph.… Read full story
Story Time this fall will take place virtually! Though it will be a change we are excited to continue providing Story Time for our patrons. We will begin September 14th and Craft Take and Make kits for the month will be available for pick up the 1st.… Read full story
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to high unemployment and an uncertain economy, making money tight for many people. Who wouldn’t be tempted by an opportunity to make several thousand dollars with only a small investment? No matter how much extra cash could be had, it’s a wise idea to ignore social media invitations to join a “Blessing Loom.”… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today joined a coalition of state and territorial attorneys general representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, urging Congress to adopt key changes to the Victims of Crime Act that provide critical financial support to victims of violent crimes and their families.… Read full story
Looking to save money right now? No matter how COVID has impacted your finances, be sure to say “no” to this scam deal. This summer, BBB Scam Tracker has received reports of con artists impersonating internet, cable tv, or electricity company representatives.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9), Marcia Fudge (D-OH-11), Tim Ryan (D-OH-13) sent a letter to the Ohio Controlling Board urging the Board to approve a proposal to prepay postage for absentee ballots for the upcoming 2020 General Election in Ohio.… Read full story
Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California is voluntarily recalling all of its bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3 and its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 19th because the products could possibly be contaminated with Salmonella.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 24, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A Complainant contacted the Sheriff’s Office in regard to the theft of a cell phone. A report was taken on August 23rd, 2020.
A Victim called to report damage to her vehicle.… Read full story
(Columbus) – Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) cited 10 establishments over the past two nights after receiving complaints of blatant violations of health orders put in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Agents visited the following liquor-permit establishments and issued citations for the violations:
On August 20, Mickeys In the Valley, Akron, received an administrative citation for limitation on hours for on-premises consumption.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2020 – Oberto Snacks Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 309 pounds of smoked sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.… Read full story