WASHINGTON, April 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh salad products with chicken and ham that contain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated lettuce that has been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market Opens New Season May 6 on Public Square
MOUNT VERNON – April 7, 2023 – Downtown’s Public Square will once again be the location for the popular Mount Vernon Farmers Market in 2023 beginning May 6th. The market has been a gathering place on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.… Read full story
Governor Signs Executive Order to Launch Adoption Grant Program
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – April 7, 2023 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order 2023-09D to launch the Ohio Adoption Grant Program, which provides up to $20,000 to parents adopting a child. Parents who have finalized an adoption since Jan.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Street Sweeping Schedule April 10-14, 2023
The following is a list of city streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking for cooperation from residents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street is scheduled for sweeping. Next week’s schedule is as follows:
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation.… Read full story
State Agencies Warn of Cryptocurrency Scams Targeting Older Adults
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – April 7, 2023 – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and the Ohio Department of Aging are warning Ohioans of a growing trend of cryptocurrency scams targeting older adults. During the course of drug-related investigations, the ONIC became aware of these types of financial exploitations against older adults and worked in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Aging to bring awareness by issuing a public bulletin today to encourage older Ohioans, family members, and caregivers to be on alert.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 06-10, 2023
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 06-10, 2023
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 6
• A complainant advised someone had filed for unemployment using his personal identifiers. A report was taken on the complainant’s behalf.
• Deputies handled a vehicle vs.… Read full story
Office Representative – State Farm Agent Team Member Position Available
Office Representative – State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company – Mount Vernon, OH
Full-Time
Position Overview
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you!
Part-Time Cashier Position Available
Cashier
Aldi
Part-Time
When you join our team as a Cashier you’ll be responsible for efficiently processing customer purchases while providing excellent service to keep our customers coming back again and again. You’ll also help with keeping the store neat and looking its best, returning misplaced items to shelves and keeping the store clean and tidy.
Ohio’s Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons Coming Soon
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A popular spring tradition since 1966, Ohio’s wild turkey hunting seasons begin in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This spring, hunters will benefit from two years of above average turkey hatches.… Read full story
Disparities Identified Among Patients Receiving Advanced Pulmonary Support
NIH-funded study finds some adults are more likely to receive ECMO when compared to those who received mechanical ventilation only.
Some adults with severe respiratory illness, including women, those with public insurance, and people with fewer financial resources, may be less likely to receive an advanced form of life support known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).… Read full story