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Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 12, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
November 11
Deputies responded to a call regarding a vehicle that hit a deer. Deputies arrived at the location on Granville Road and a deer slip was issued.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – November 10, 2022 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution:
Robert F. “Bob” Hawk, age 83, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Knox Community Hospital.
He was born on October 27, 1939, in West Mansfield, Ohio and was the son to the late Charles and Helen (Taylor) Hawk.… Read full story
Will fulfill seat vacated by Josh Kirby, who resigned for health reasons
MOUNT VERNON, November 10, 2022 – James Mahan has been appointed to represent the First Ward on the Mount Vernon City Council. He will fulfill the unexpired term of Josh Kirby, who resigned Oct.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to help several counties impacted by severe storms in February, May, June, and July of 2022.
The SDRP is a reimbursement program that can be used in instances where storm damage amounts do not meet the threshold for federal assistance.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 – Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey includes new and existing customers.
Columbus, OH – Ohioans are likely to experience wetter-than-average conditions in the Great Lakes this winter, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released by the Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service.
There is also a 75% chance of a weak La Niña, which returns for the third consecutive winter, during the Northern Hemisphere winter (December 2022 – February 2023).… Read full story
Many shelters may be at capacity with dogs, cats, or rabbits in need of a home, and this is putting a strain on the staff and the animals.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder today announced two new services for veterans and military spouses on OhioMeansJobs.com.
Veterans registered on the website are now prompted to complete a brief questionnaire asking if they would like to receive one-on-one help with their job searches.… Read full story
Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 2022 – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity that will support collaboration with the food industry to develop nutritious, appetizing school meals for students.… Read full story