Do you have a CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) device that is no longer in use and you no longer need?? Because we need your machine! As we work to prepare Knox County for the peak of COVID-19, research has found that CPAP machines may be able to help us during that time.… Read full story
Fraudulent Social Security Letters
Letters claiming that Social Security benefits have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic are reportedly making the rounds. Inspector General of Social Security Gail S. Ennis emphasizes that these letters are indeed fraudulent. Her office has issued a press release assuring that the Office of the Inspector General will never withhold benefits unless payment is made.… Read full story
Community Response and Recovery Fund
United Way of Knox County Ohio, Inc. will establish a local Community Response and Recovery Fund. “After many emails, phone calls and text messages, we were overwhelmed with the response from community members that want to help others in Knox County,” commented our United Way Executive Director Kelly Brenneman.… Read full story
Knox County Resident in Florida Confirmed With COVID-19
Knox Public Health has confirmed a Knox County resident currently in Florida has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The 90-yr. old man has been staying in Florida since November. He is currently hospitalized in Florida.
Lisa Dudgeon, communicable disease nurse for Knox Public Health, said the Ohio Department of Health was notified of the positive case by the Florida Department of Health late Tuesday night.… Read full story
Over 2400 Bald Eagle Nests Reported
We are thrilled to announce that we received over 2,400 reports of bald eagle nests in Ohio! We will spend the next couple weeks finalizing confirmations of nest locations and plan to have the full report available in late April, on Earth Day.… Read full story
Street Sweeping Schedule for April 6-10
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
Imagine the Possibilities 5 K
We are excited to announce our new date for the 5k and 1mile is Saturday, August 29, 2020. The times and location will remain the same but our pricing and t-shirt deadlines have changed. We hope you are able to join us!… Read full story
Paragraphs Bookstore Digital Orders
We miss you. We miss talking about books. We miss talking to you about books. Two weeks of this is enough. Paragraphs Bookstore will digitally “reopen” on April 1. (This is not an April Fool’s joke.) If you want to order a book or books, go to our website https://paragraphsbookstore.indielite.org/… Read full story
Additional Guidance for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided additional guidance regarding the $10,000 forgivable loan advance in accordance with the CARES Act. To be eligible for the $10,000 forgivable loan advance, businesses will need to complete the new application that launched March 30th even if they have already completed one of the prior versions of the application or if the business has already been declined for a loan.… Read full story
BBB Scam Alert: Scammers Targeting Seniors During Pandemic
BBB is receiving several reports from seniors reporting that they are receiving text messages from scammers posing as the U.S. Department of Health, about taking a mandatory online COVID-19 test in order to receive the recently approved stimulus payment. Others are receiving emails stating they qualify for a payment and to click on a link to claim a check.… Read full story