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MOUNT VERNON, OHIO— The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will present two special events featuring acclaimed author Daniel Mark Epstein to kick off “National Poetry Month.” A best-selling poet, dramatist, and biographer, Mr. Epstein’s honors include awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, as well as the prestigious Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Five people involved in eight “charities” whose names were stolen from reputable organizations to lend credence to their scam have been ordered to pay a combined $190,000 in civil penalties and banned from associating with any charitable organization in the future, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. … Read full story
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Full-time/Part-Time
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A Jelloway area resident is in jail after a search warrant was executed by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Unit. John T. Welch age 66, is in custody on a probation violation and suspected drugs were seized by detectives as part of an ongoing investigation.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites all hunting and fishing enthusiasts to apply for spring 2023 controlled access opportunities available throughout the state. The online application period for special trout fishing and wild turkey hunting is open now until Friday, March 31.… Read full story
(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio)— The following are updates from the State of Ohio regarding remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Rail Response Training
The Division of the State Fire Marshal announced that first responders in Ohio can now register to attend rail response training sessions that focus on preparing for and responding to rail incidents involving hazardous materials. … Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bill into law:
Seasonal Employee
Pacemakers Outlaw Motorsports Park, a long standing 1/8th mile drag strip located in Mount Vernon, Ohio is hiring! We are looking to add to our team for the upcoming 2023 season. If you or someone you know enjoys being around all types of vehicles in the motorsports industry and is a dependable team player looking for additional work or hours, then this is a job for you!
Eliminating out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D for recommended vaccines including shingles and others is bringing cost savings to consumers and is likely to increase vaccine uptake
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a new report showing that in 2021, 3.4 million people with Medicare paid $234 million in out-of-pocket costs for recommended vaccines covered under Medicare Part D.