USDA Invests Nearly $2 Billion, Leverages American Agriculture to Feed Kids & Families

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods. The additional support will help these organizations endure supply chain challenges and elevated food costs as they continue to fulfill their mission of providing nutritious foods to kids and families in need.Read full story

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
552 AM EDT Thu Sep 15 2022

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Including the cities of Findlay, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus,
Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville,
Rittman, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Marion, Mount Gilead,
Cardington, Millersburg, Killbuck, and Mount Vernon
552 AM EDT Thu Sep 15 2022

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Three Iranian Nationals Charged with Engaging in Computer Intrusions and Ransomware-Style Extortion Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure Providers

An indictment was unsealed today charging three Iranian nationals with allegedly orchestrating a scheme to hack into the computer networks of multiple U.S. victims.

As alleged in the indictment, from October 2020 through the present, Mansour Ahmadi, aka Mansur Ahmadi, 34; Ahmad Khatibi Aghda, aka Ahmad Khatibi, 45; and Amir Hossein Nickaein Ravari, aka Amir Hossein Nikaeen, aka Amir Hossein Nickaein, aka Amir Nikayin, 30, engaged in a scheme to gain unauthorized access to the computer systems of hundreds of victims in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Iran, and elsewhere, causing damage and losses to the victims. 

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Genomics Study Identifies Unique Set of Proteins That Restores Hearing in Zebrafish

NIH study shows the role of transcription factors in facilitating cell regeneration.

National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a specific network of proteins that is necessary to restore hearing in zebrafish through cell regeneration. The study, led by investigators at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), may inform the development of treatments for hearing loss in humans.Read full story

Community Roots at the Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market

Growing vegetables, herbs, and baking bread loaves for the farmer’s market is therapeutic horticulture for Community Roots. This is the non-profit’s fourth year at the market. And board member Scott Patterson says the idea for those involved with Community Roots is to improve health and wellness by being outside and producing food that you can eat.
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Kennel Assistant/Receptionist Wanted

Kennel Assistant/Receptionist

Dog Shelter/Animal Control
Part-Time

Objectives
Individual provides day-to-day care and support for all animals, cleans and maintains the facility, and conducts administrative work for the office.

Essential Functions

  • Feed, exercise, groom and administer medications to animals as needed.
  • Professionally and efficiently assist the public with requests, inquiries and the adoption process.
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