Hiawatha Waterpark will be closed today due to weather. Hope to open tomorrow!
Sensory Sensitive Movie – Toy Story 4
Tickets are $5.50 and can be purchased the day of the showing at UEC Theatres, 11535 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
For these showings the lights will be brought up and the sound turned down. Families will be able to bring their own gluten free, casein free snacks. … Read full story
Governor DeWine Sends Letter to Michigan Governor Whitmer Regarding Pipeline Supporting Toledo Refinery Jobs
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted sent a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressing interest in the future of the Enbridge Energy Line 5 pipeline. The line travels along the straits of Mackinac and serves several refineries in Northwest Ohio. … Read full story
Flood Watch Extended
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
925 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
…Additional Rainfall Possible Through This Afternoon…
.The risk for flash flooding will remain elevated across the
watch area through early this afternoon with additional rainfall
possible. With the excessive rainfall across the area over the
past 48 hours, and additional rainfall will likely result in rapid
runoff and increase the threat for flash flooding.… Read full story
Fight the Bite! Prevent Mosquito Bites and the Diseases They Carry
This summer, Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH is urging people to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and the diseases they may carry.
COLUMBUS – This summer, Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH is urging people to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and the diseases they may carry.… Read full story
Parks Program and Tot Lot Cancelled
The Mount Vernon City Parks Program and Tot Lot Program are cancelled for today, June 18, 2019.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
319 AM EDT Tue Jun 18, 2019
…Additional Heavy Rainfall Possible Through Early Morning…
.The risk for flash flooding will remain elevated across the
watch area through early this morning with additional rainfall
possible. With the excessive rainfall across the area over the
past 48 hours, and additional rainfall will likely result in rapid
runoff and increase the threat for flash flooding.… Read full story
“Stories of a Unique County Lady Doctor—Tough but Tender, Crude but Caring, Learned and Generous,” June 24
The Danville Public Library will host “Stories of a Unique County Lady Doctor—Tough but Tender, Crude but Caring, Learned and Generous,” a look at the life of the late Pauline Freeman, MD, will be held on Monday, June 24, 6:00 p.m.,… Read full story
Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding Available Due to February Flooding
Local governments, eligible non-profits and state agencies must apply by July 10
COLUMBUS — Due to February flooding in southern and eastern Ohio, grants to local communities for hazard mitigation projects will soon be available, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) said today in announcing application guidelines.… Read full story
Immune System Can Slow Degenerative Eye Disease, NIH-Led Mouse Study Shows
Complement system appears to be double-edged sword depending on the eye disease.
A new study shows that the complement system, part of the innate immune system, plays a protective role to slow retinal degeneration in a mouse model of retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease.… Read full story