Due to moving heavy equipment and to keep pedestrians safe, ODOT has had to close the Kokosing Gap Trail completely. The trail is not accessible beyond Mount Vernon Avenue on the north or south side for the next 21-days. (tn)
Free Fishing Days June 20th and 21st
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June is an exciting month for Ohioans to get outside and enjoy wildlife in many different ways. This quick video covers some important dates to mark on your calendar.
June 5th Crow Season Opens
June 12th Frog Season Opens
June 20th & 21st Ohio Resident Free Fishing Days
Find more information: wildohio.gov
KCH Limited Visitor Access Until Further Notice
As of Monday, June 8, 2020, visitors are limited to the following conditions:
- 1 visitor will be allowed per patient in the Emergency Department
- 1 visitor will be allowed per patient on in-patient floors
- Maternity patients may have 1 support person for the duration of their hospital stay
NO OTHER VISITORS will be allowed, with very limited exceptions only for:
- End-of-life patients
- Certain patients who require specific types of assistance or support
- Parents or legal guardians will be permitted to visit patients under 18
There will be no time limits on approved visitors.
BBB Scam Alert: COVID Contact Tracing Work Inspires Copycat Scams
Public health officials are rolling out COVID-19 contact tracing programs to help slow the spread of the disease by informing people who have had contact with someone who has tested positive. Of course, scammers are finding nefarious ways to use these efforts for their personal gain.… Read full story
Fredericktown Village Council Vacancy
NOTICE: There is currently a vacancy on Fredericktown Village Council. This vacant seat provides an opportunity for a civic minded individual to serve their community at the legislative capacity. Ohio Revised Code 731.02 requires that council members reside in the village for no less than one year prior to sitting on Council.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 09, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 09, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A vehicle was stopped for a speed violation on By-Pass Road. The driver, Justin Devore of Newark, was driving while suspended and also in possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia.… Read full story
Donated PPE Shipped to Area Agencies on Aging
Columbus, Ohio – Fifty-five pallets of donated hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment (PPE) have been shipped to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) around the state to protect home and community-based providers and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among older Ohioans, Governor Mike DeWine announced today.… Read full story
NIH Researchers Uncover Genes Linked to Common Recurrent Fever in Children
Study shows mutations in inflammation-related genes are associated with PFAPA syndrome.
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, have discovered clues to the possible cause of recurring, non-contagious fevers and sores that affect only children.… Read full story
Endangered Missing Adult Alert for Bonnie Drummond
UPDATE: Bonnie Ruth Drummond has been found safe. This missing adult alert has been cancelled.
BONNIE RUTH DRUMMOND
Sex: Female
Race: White
Age: 77
Height: 5’05”
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: White
Eye Color: Brown
Description: Ms. Drummond was last seen wearing a brown striped shirt, navy pants, and possibly a flowered jacket.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Update
Thank you for your patience as we assess the possibility of being able to hold this year’s Festival. We continue to work with local officials to evaluate our options and anticipate finalizing plans very soon.
Due to circumstances out of our control, we do know we will not be able to hold a 4-day Festival.… Read full story