For the community, by the community
Join us Thursday, Sept. 6, 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. at the Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon for the film “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.”
Learn about trauma and what our community can do to build resilience within our county.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices, every Democratic member of the U.S. Senate, led by Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee; Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Bill Nelson (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Commerce Committee; Jon Tester (D-MT), Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee; Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN); and U.S.… Read full story
(WARREN, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against the operators of a Niles used car dealership accused of failing to deliver vehicle titles to customers.
The lawsuit accuses Leroy Braxton and Donetta Braxton, both doing business as Steals on Wheels, of violating Ohio consumer protection laws.… Read full story
NIH study reveals prevalence of and risk factors for phantom odor perception.
Imagine the foul smell of an ashtray or burning hair. Now imagine if these kinds of smells were present in your life, but without a source. A new study finds that 1 in 15 Americans (or 6.5 percent) over the age of 40 experiences phantom odors.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on President Trump’s statement on a potential lawsuit against opioid manufacturers:
… Read full story“It is great news that President Trump said today he would support filing a lawsuit against the opioid manufacturers. In May of 2017, Ohio was the second state to file a lawsuit against the major opioid manufacturers and since then more than half of the states and many local governments have done so as well.
FINDLAY – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against a West Virginia man and woman after a traffic stop in Hancock County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 246 grams of heroin and 1 gram of marijuana valued at approximately $43,788.… Read full story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds.… Read full story
Hiawatha Water Park and Pool are now closed for the season!
Thank you all for visiting and we look forward to seeing you again next year! (tn)
Road Closure
South Main Street between Vine Street and Gambier Street will be closed Thursday, August 16, 2018, Friday, August 17, 2018, and Monday, August 20, 2018, from 7:00 A.M. until 5:30 P.M. for sidewalk demo and replacement.
Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through.… Read full story
NIH analysis suggests early screening could allow for lifestyle changes before condition develops.
A blood test conducted as early as the 10th week of pregnancy may help identify women at risk for gestational diabetes, a pregnancy-related condition that poses potentially serious health risks for mothers and infants, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.… Read full story