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Planning to attend the Knox County Fair? COVID-19 has changed what the Fair looks like this year, so here are a few things to keep in mind:
– Only a certain number of people will be permitted in the Grandstand and surrounding greenspace in order to allow for social distancing.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined 36 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) requesting that he support the funding amount and proposed funding flexibility for state and local governments that was included in the HEROES Act passed by the U.S.… Read full story
Shelter Service Associates and Shelter Supervisors
Be ready to help! Due to predictions for an active hurricane and wildfire season and the complexities of COVID-19, the Red Cross will need thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike. Train now to be a Ready Red Cross Shelter Volunteer so you can answer the call when it is needed most!… Read full story
IL-17, known for driving inflammation, also puts on the brakes, NIH scientists report
The inflammatory molecule interleukin-17A (IL-17A) triggers immune cells that in turn reduce IL-17A’s pro-inflammatory activity, according to a study by National Eye Institute (NEI) researchers. In models of autoimmune diseases of the eye and brain, blocking IL-17A increased the presence of other inflammatory molecules produced by Th17 cells, immune cells that produce IL-17A and are involved in neuroinflammation.… Read full story
Back-to-school season is coming up, and in some areas, it’s unclear how it will play out. Dozens of states across the United States are grappling with an increase of COVID-19 cases as they make decisions about when and how to continue teaching.… Read full story
Brown Joined Sen. Tester on Senate Floor to Support Amendment to Defense Bill to Add Parkinsonism, Bladder Cancer and Hypothyroidism to List of Presumptive Health Outcomes
Moderate Drought (D1) conditions have reached parts of northwest OH. Impacts of D1 conditions include burn bans, fewer mosquitoes, & impacts to farming yields. At the TOL climate station, there has been a 0.58 inches of rainfall deficit since June 1 compared to the mean. … Read full story
(Washington, D.C., July 22, 2020) – As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report on its ongoing boxed beef and fed cattle price spread investigation.… Read full story
U.S. Small Business Administration Declares Disaster for May 18-19 Flooding
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has received a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for flooding that occurred in Franklin County May 18-19, opening up the possibility of low-interest disaster loans for business owners, homeowners and renters in Franklin County and six adjacent counties.… Read full story
The following is a list of streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking for cooperation from residents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street is scheduled for sweeping. Next week’s schedule is as follows:
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation.… Read full story
