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 OHZ017-027>032-036>038-047-151300- Hancock-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Marion- Morrow-Holmes-Knox- 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 ...Areas… Read full story
O’Reilly Assistant Store Manager Position Available
Assistant Store Manager
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Full-Time
O’Reilly is now hiring Assistant Store Managers who are dedicated to assisting Store Managers in developing team members who deliver excellent customer service and a positive customer experience. These team members will be responsible for all management functions during store manager absences.
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.
Ohio EPA Issued Unilateral Orders to Mount Vernon
Today, Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson ordered Mount Vernon to begin removing drinking water treatment material from a storage site in Mount Vernon.
In June 2022, Mount Vernon received approval from Ohio EPA to beneficially use the drinking water treatment material, which is a lime material.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Sep 14, 2022
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Sep 14, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
September 6
Brayden M. Lemley of Howard was issued traffic citations for speed and for driving under suspension. Lemley had an active arrest warrant and was arrested and transported to the Knox County Jail.… Read full story
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
Notice of Special City Council Meeting September 19 – Corrected
Special City Council Meeting
The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for the limited purpose of considering the following legislation:
• Resolution No.… Read full story
Kennel Assistant/Receptionist Wanted
Kennel Assistant/Receptionist
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.