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(Washington, D.C., January 8, 2019) – At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a plan to ensure that low-income Americans have access to the nutrition they need, despite the inability of Congress to pass an appropriations bill that safely secures our borders. … Read full story
Crews are actively dealing with multiple calls for “lines down”. Please use extreme caution around down power lines.
Please join us in welcoming Allison Glass as our new Resource Development Coordinator.
Joining the United Way team, Allison brings knowledge and experience in the nonprofit arena, having previously served with Main Street Mount Vernon and the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.… Read full story
Senator Says Congress Shouldn’t Vote on Any Legislation until Shutdown is Over, Brown Has Called on President Trump to Reopen Government as Hardworking Americans Pay the Costs
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with workers who are hurt by the ongoing government shutdown.… Read full story
Would you like to attract more wildlife to your property in 2019, but need a little help getting started? Contact your local Private Lands Biologist! A private lands biologist can meet with you to discuss your goals and helps guide you through the habitat restoration process.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Jan 08, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
Jan. 1
Report of shots fired which was unfounded by officer – Plum Street, Danville.
Report of downed tree – North Market Street, Danville.
Jan. 2
Traffic violation (rolling stop) – Market & Main Street, Danville
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Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jan 08, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A complainant, of the 18000 block of Coshocton road in Mount Vernon, advised that he received a phone call advising him that he had won a drawing and needed to send in a Walmart transfer of $200 for a processing fee.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to act quickly to prevent invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes and to use federal funding for the project.
In comments submitted to the Corps today, Attorney General DeWine weighed in on the Corps’ final report and plan for preventing nuisance species like Asian carp from moving from the Mississippi River basin to the Great Lakes.… Read full story
ATHENS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against an Ohio man after a traffic stop in Athens County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 84 grams of methamphetamine, 27 grams of cocaine and 11 grams of marijuana worth approximately $12,000.… Read full story
American Sign Language (ASL) is comprised of hand shapes, movement, body language, and expression. You will learn a simple vocabulary of approximately 200 signs, the alphabet, and numbers from an experienced instructor. The cost is $100 and the next session starts on January 8th, 2019 at 5:30 PM and runs for 7 weeks.