Funded by the National Institutes of Health, six U.S. research institutions are launching the first-ever multicenter network to study diabetic foot ulcers, a common and burdensome complication of diabetes and the leading cause of lower limb amputations in the United States.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jul 27, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jul 27, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A Deputy was dispatched to a residence on Weber Road in Howard on a possible vandalism. A Complainant stated that someone had thrown a rock through her bedroom window and needed a deputy to respond to take a report on July 27th, 2020.… Read full story
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Investigational Vaccine for COVID-19 Begins
Multi-site trial to test candidate developed by Moderna and NIH.
People 18 years of age and older who are interested in participating in this trial can visit https://www.coronaviruspreventionnetwork.org (link is external)or ClinicalTrials.gov and search identifier NCT04470427 for details. Please do not contact the NIAID media phone number or email to enroll in this trial.
Two Put-in-Bay Bars Cited for Violating Health Orders
July 26, 2020
(TOLEDO) – Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) cited two Put-In-Bay establishments over the weekend after receiving complaints of blatant violations of Ohio Department of Health orders in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Agents visited the following liquor-permitted establishments and issued citations after witnessing the violations:
Commodore Resorts, known as Mist Bar, Put-In-Bay, received an administrative citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity.… Read full story
Endangered Missing Adult Alert for Robert Caw Jr.
This alert has been cancelled.
ROBERT CAW JR.
Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 84
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Blue
Description: Mr. Caw suffers from Dementia.
He was on his way to Perry Ohio but never arrived.… Read full story
Ohio Awards Second Round of Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that 114 local law enforcement agencies, courts and service providers have been awarded nearly $6 million to support the fight against COVID-19 during the second round of Ohio’s Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant program.… Read full story
Brown, Colleagues Introduce Medical Bankruptcy Bill After Millions Lose Health Insurance during Pandemic
Updated Legislation Covers Bankruptcies Triggered by Medical Debt or Financial Hardship Caused by Public Health-Related Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, D.C. –With millions of Americans newly kicked off their health insurance in the middle of a raging pandemic, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined colleagues this week in introducing legislation designed to ease the burden on those forced into bankruptcy because of unforeseen medical expenses or public health-related shutdowns.
Mount Vernon Municipal Court Weekly Warrants
Warrants were issued this week by the Mount Vernon Municipal Court for the arrest of the following individuals. If you have any pertinent information about someone on the list, please contact law enforcement. Thank you. #WeeklyWarrants
Not Pictured:
Anna A.… Read full story
Brown to Push For Ohio Priorities as National Defense Bill Heads to Conference Committee
Brown Vows to Continue Fighting for Ohio Priorities in NDAA Conference, and to Remove Dangerous GOP Provision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) vowed to continue fighting for Ohio priorities as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) moves ahead in the legislative process.
Knox Area Transit Returns to Collecting Fares Aug 1
Beginning Saturday, August 1, 2020, Knox Area Transit will return to collecting fares for service.
Fares will be collected upon boarding the vehicle.
Please remember, drivers, DO NOT provide change if you do not have the exact amount. Any monies over the fare amount will be added to your client balance in the dispatch system.… Read full story