Everyone is spending more time at home these days, so now is the perfect time to tackle the clutter. Selling your pre-owned items online helps you earn quick cash and frees up space at home. It’s also environmentally friendly, keeping items that are in good condition out of the landfill.… Read full story
Brown, Portman Introduce Amendment to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
Amendment Based on Senators’ Legislation Named in Honor of Heath Robinson, an Ohio Veteran who Passed Away in May, Who was Exposed to Burn Pits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced an amendment to the Senate’s FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to help veterans who have been harmed by exposure to toxic burn pits.… Read full story
USDA Provides Flexibilities to Ensure Kids Receive Meals This Fall
Local schools and childcare providers are empowered to adapt meal service operations for the upcoming school year
(Washington, D.C., June 25, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a range of nationwide flexibilities to ensure America’s children receive the nutritious food they need throughout the upcoming school year.… Read full story
NIH-Funded Study to Recruit Thousands of Participants to Reveal Exercise Impact at the Molecular Level
In the largest exercise research program of its kind, researchers are poised to collect and turn data from nearly 2,600 volunteers into comprehensive maps of the molecular changes in the body due to exercise. It is well known that physical activity has substantial health benefits, but we do not fully understand why, especially at the molecular level.… Read full story
COVID-19 Update: Increase in Positive Cases, 2-1-1
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
INCREASE IN POSITIVE CASES – HAMILTON COUNTY REGION
Governor DeWine invited President and CEO of UC Health Richard P. Lofgren, MD, MPH, FACP to give an update on the status of COVID-19 in Hamilton County and the surrounding areas.… Read full story
Joint Statement from USDA and FDA on Food Export Restrictions Pertaining to COVID-19
(Washington, D.C., June 24, 2020) Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., issued the following statement regarding food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19:
… Read full story“The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and around the world who want to know that producers, processors and regulators are taking every necessary precaution to prioritize food safety especially during these challenging times.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 25, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 25, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A victim advised that someone threw a beer bottle at his vehicle and cracked his windshield. The victim also advised when he heard it he went outside and observed a grey Ford Escape leaving his residence.… Read full story
Theft of Iron Kettles Reported
Deputies have taken 2 reports today of stolen cast iron kettles similar to the one in the photo.. 1 was taken from the Howard area and 1 was from south of Mount Vernon.
Brown Urges Ohioans to Fill Out 2020 Census, Help Ensure Ohio Communities Get Important Federal
Census Helps Determine State, Federal Government Representation, Guides Federal Investment Decisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call as he urges Ohioans to fill out their 2020 census, which helps determine federal and state representation, allocate federal resources and guide decisions about federal funding for local communities, including money for schools, highways and hospitals. … Read full story
A Guide For Parents Of Children With Sleep Apnea
Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects 2 to 3 percent of children. Apnea also affects infants, who may have episodes where they cease breathing for at least 20 seconds.
Sleep is vital for children’s growth, and interruptions to it have an impact on their learning, behavior, and overall health.… Read full story