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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) announced that applications are being accepted for federal emergency shelter and supportive services for domestic violence victims and their dependents starting today.
Funding will support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of programs and projects that:
Mount Vernon Police Dept. Patrolman – Lateral Hire
City of Mount Vernon
Full-Time
Lateral Hire Police Officer Requirements
Lateral-hire candidates for initial appointment shall be exempt from competitive examination, but shall complete the following requirements prior to selection:
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO— The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County resumes its Teen Writing Program and #KnoxWrites workshops beginning Thursday, January 19th.
The Teen Writing Program is open to aspiring writers age 12-18, and meets from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm on Thursdays, in the Solarium at the Main Library.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON –Judge John Thatcher found twelve guilty after arraignments and hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court.
January 17
•Ashley Ashbrook, 29 of Alexandria, was found guilty of Disorderly Conduct. The Court sentenced her to pay a $200 fine.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a “home warranty” company and its administrator for misrepresentation and unconscionable business practices.
“If you promise you’re going to do something and you don’t, that’s a lie,” Yost said. “We teach our children to be honest and work hard – a basic lesson this company should learn.” … Read full story
HHS to increase oversight of inappropriate antipsychotics use
As part of the continuing efforts under President Biden’s initiative to improve nursing home transparency, safety and quality, and accountability, today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced new actions to reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications and to bring greater transparency about nursing home citations to families.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) will receive $48 million in federal grant dollars over the next three years to support and increase access to quality early childhood care and education.… Read full story
The clinical trial began in 2019 and involved 3,900 volunteers.
An investigational HIV vaccine regimen tested among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people was safe but did not provide protection against HIV acquisition, an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) has determined.… Read full story
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US and in Knox County.
You can reduce your risk by knowing what health factors may be of concern, eating healthy, staying active, monitoring weight, living tobacco-free, managing your health conditions, taking your medicine as prescribed, and being a team player for your provider by scheduling an appointment on Saturday, February 11th, for a 20-Minute Heart Check.
Watching your children leave for university can be a tough time for parents. Many students tend to move away from home for their studies, and it’s no different in Knox County. Some might stay local and opt for Ohio University, but with the likes of Cornell not too far away, those that aim high may venture further afield.… Read full story