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Blankets of soft white snow cover the ground while towering evergreens bend gently under the weight of a recent snowfall. Each year, this picturesque scene is played out across the state in Ohio’s state parks as they are transformed into a winter playground for everyone to enjoy.… Read full story
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH 408 AM EST THU DEC 15 2016 .AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT MOVED SOUTH ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING AND WILL CONTINUE TO BRING THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON. WESTERLY WINDS ACROSS LAKE ERIE WILL CAUSE LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS AND WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS WINDS STAY OUT OF THE NORTHWEST.… Read full story
The National Institutes of Health Common Fund announced today the first awards for the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity in Humans Program, which will allow researchers to develop a comprehensive map of the molecular changes that occur in response to physical activity.… Read full story
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Big shout out to Columbus PD mounted unit and all the officers! Thank you for inviting Officer Henthorn and Cpl Lyons to participate in your training. Sgt. Shoopman and OSU Officer Regina Shoopman are great folks to work with. Everyone was so welcoming and it was such an honor to ride your horses and work the obstacles and patterns.… Read full story
With temperatures in the single digits/low teens, some patchy ground fog, and a fresh layer of snow, many places in the area are waking up to a very wintry scene this morning. For a review of snow reports from yesterday’s event, please visit http://www.weather.gov/iln/20161213… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 14 2016
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies responded and a report was made regarding a bike that was stolen from behind Dutch’s Baron Columbus Road in Mount Vernon on December 13th 2016.… Read full story
Fourth Street Barbecue Inc./ Packing Division has initiated the voluntary recall of Cheese Club Express Mac & Cheese 4 cup dinner and Double Takes Macaroni & Cheese 2 cup dinner due to possible health risk. The powdered cheese packets may be impacted by milk powder ingredients recalled by Valley Milk Products, LLC contaminated with Salmonella.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – Dec 14 2016
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Tara Tomlin, 27, of Mount Vernon,
was picked up under warrant on December 12th 2016.
Keith Bond, 59, of Galion,
was cited for running a stop sign on December 13th 2016.… Read full story