Looking for a way to recycle or reuse your live Christmas tree instead of throwing it in the trash? You’re in luck because there are plenty of organizations that will put your old tree to good use! Your tree could be used, among other things, for mulch, a brush pile, enrichment for animals in a zoo, or fish habitat.… Read full story
NIH Researchers Discover new Autoinflammatory Disease and Uncover its Biological Cause
Mutations in the RIPK1 gene responsible for CRIA syndrome.
Over the last 20 years, three families have been unsuspectingly linked by an unknown illness. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and other organizations have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 23, 2019
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 23, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Roger Brown, of Butler, was chard with domestic violence and assault on December 22nd, 2019.
A complainant reported that someone drove through her yard on December 20th, 2019.… Read full story
Scam Alert: Don’t Plug Your Phone into a Charging Station Scam
If you are traveling and your battery is running low, a charging station may seem like a lucky find. But think twice before plugging in your phone or other devices! These USB charging stations – often found in spots popular with travelers – are part of a new cyber-theft tactic called “juice jacking.”… Read full story
Ohio Paddling Courses Receive Verification from National Boating Association
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is the first organization in the country to have three human-propelled skills courses independently verified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
Earlier this month, Ohio’s kayak and stand-up paddleboarding instructor courses each earned verification by NASBLA.… Read full story
Killbuck Marsh Wetland Restoration Project Attracts Oodles of Sandhill Cranes!
What do you call a huge group of sandhill cranes? An awe-inspiring sight to behold? Yes, indeed! Technically though, a dance, construction, and swoop are all right answers too! Have you ever seen a swoop of sandhill cranes in Ohio? If not, we know where you can!… Read full story
A Warm Christmas Week Ahead
Highs in the 50s for most of the area today. 50s will be common throughout the holiday week! See the latest forecast for your specific location at weather.gov/cle.
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Dec 21, 2019
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Dec 21, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
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Disturbance on Ottawa Avenue.
911 hang up on Miami Avenue.
Parking complaint on Miami Avenue.
Vehicle unlock on West Fifth Street.
Dustin J. Lindeman, Cleveland Heights, citation for speed.… Read full story
New Cases in Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) On the Decline
Cases continue to be reported as new data reinforce the link between Vitamin E acetate and EVALI; new clinical guidance recommends follow-up within 48 hours of hospital release
Today, CDC released four reports on the ongoing EVALI outbreak. Key findings, published in Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), confirm a decline in emergency department (ED) visits related to EVALI.
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
Pictured:
Michael Fullmer
Stephen Deshong
Jake Cullen
Not Pictured:
Sean Frost
Joseph Davis
Jacob Flechler
Jessica Simmons
