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COLUMBUS – February 8, 2023 – Governor Mike DeWine has directed the Ohio Rail Development Commission to apply for the first phase of funding to study expanding passenger rail service in Ohio. The Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development program would assist the state in assessing potential intercity passenger rail corridors.… Read full story
Auto Parts Counter Salesperson
Chevrolet Buick GMC of Mount Vernon
Full-Time
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Mount Vernon is looking to hire a friendly Parts Counter salesperson. We are a rapidly growing dealership and need experienced, dedicated employees to help us meet our goals.
Team Member
Tractor Supply Co
Full-Time/Part-Time
Overview:
Text TSC to 25000 to Apply
Must be at least 18 years of age.
This position is responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling initiatives and performing assigned tasks, while providing legendary customer service.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 08, 2023
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
February 7
•A complainant called [stating] that a female resident at their group home was assaulting one of the staff members. Deputies arrived on the scene and made contact with all the parties involved.… Read full story
Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers – or nothing at all.
Columbus – February 7, 2023 – A finding for recovery of $26,489 was issued Tuesday against the former Oak Harbor income tax assistant, who was convicted of stealing from the Ottawa County Village, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Jennifer Valentine pleaded guilty in September 2022 to felony counts of grand theft and attempted theft in office after the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) determined she had pocketed tax payments made by residents.… Read full story
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 358 AM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 OHZ009-010-019-020-029>031-037-038-047-091200- Erie-Lorain-Huron-Medina-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Morrow-Holmes-Knox- 358 AM EST Wed Feb 8 2023... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and northeast Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The simplified direct loan application enables producers to complete a more streamlined application, reduced from 29 to 13 pages.
February 8th annually recognizes National Boys Scouts Day. Since 1910, boys across America have been doing good deeds, learning survival skills, and developing moral foundations through the Boy Scouts of America.
The Boy Scouts of America has roots in the British Boy Scouts organization which was created in 1908 after the success of the book Scouting for Boys by Robert Baden-Powell.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The three Food For The Hungry Community Partners – Interchurch Social Services of Knox County, Salvation Army of Mount Vernon, and Center of Hope – were presented with First Quarter Distributions by FFTH Interim President Austin Swallow.… Read full story