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“Pop-up” shops have long been part of the holiday retail landscape as landlords look to fill vacant retail space in downtown areas and suburban malls.
The Better Business Bureau receives hundreds of complaints a year about temporary retail locations, reporting everything from poor quality merchandise to difficulty obtaining refunds after temporary stores have closed their doors. … Read full story
As winter begins drifting in, people are pulling on parkas, adding extra blankets to their beds, and building cozy fires to keep away the cold. But what about wildlife? How do they survive the cold months of winter?
Over time, wildlife has adapted and learned to cope with the climatic changes they face in their habitats.… Read full story
Cyber Monday is the Internet’s answer to Black Friday deals. The official observance takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving.
While Internet-based companies traditionally offered their best holiday shopping on Cyber Monday to compete with Black Friday deals in brick and mortar stores, things have been changing.… Read full story
UPDATE: Mr. Williams was found safe.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Age: 26
Height: 5′ 06″
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Description: Mr. Williams suffers from a mental capacity and law enforcement is concerned for his safety.… Read full story
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Nov 30, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
11-23
Disturbance on Posey Drive.
Animal-related complaint on State Route 95.
Animal-related complaint on East College Street.
Kirk B. Dessenberg, Perrysville, citation for speed.
11-24
Suspicious person(s) on South Mulberry Street.… Read full story
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Nov 28, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
11-16
Assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on Village Parkway.
Parking complaint on North Main Street.
Assisted the Plymouth Police Department on Miami Avenue.
Animal-related complaint on South Pleasant Street.… Read full story
Tomorrow is a day centered around food – yes, also family and gratitude – but food usually steals the spotlight. If you go into the day with the goal to eat healthy and a plan of action, you’re more likely to be successful.… Read full story
This time of year, many wildlife species, including bats, are trying to find a place to escape the colder weather, which may lead them into places where they aren’t welcome, like houses and attics. What should you do if you see a bat in your house?… Read full story
The art of writing will be featured at “Pages on Stages,” a public reception celebrating the work of local writers from the Knox Writes, Teen Writing Workshop and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) on Sunday, December 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is mourning the tragic loss of Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector (MCEI) Kimra J. Skelton following an on-duty traffic crash in Miami County.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:47 a.m. on Interstate 75 in the city of Troy.… Read full story