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The Knox & Licking County Farm Service Agencies (FSA) are accepting applications for a full-time Program Technician. FSA is seeking candidates with basic office, agricultural knowledge or farming experience to perform work in support of Ohio agriculture and farmers. FSA is an exciting and rewarding place to start, build, and/or continue your career. … Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Aug 29, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
August 24
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North Sandusky Street in reference to a theft. Nothing further at this time.… Read full story
The Mount Vernon Municipal Civil Service Commission will hold a special public meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for the limited purpose of discussing the following:
An agenda may be obtained from the Safety-Service Director’s office or the Civil Service Commission office, Mount Vernon City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.… Read full story
Observed on the 31st of August each year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change to reduce the harms associated with drug use.
The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) invites the Knox County community to come together on Wednesday, August 31st to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose and support families who have lost their sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters.… Read full story
Van Law Food Products Inc. is recalling Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it contains undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens.
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy or Wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these Ingredients.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 404 AM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022 LEZ061-142>149-162>169-OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047- 089-PAZ001>003-300815-... Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH- Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- Detroit River Lt.… Read full story
Ohio is more than just a great place to do business. Ohio is an attitude, a legend, and a source of pride for everyone who calls it home. The Job Dream Team offers some information about Ohio and why you should consider making it your business’s new home.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO– On Tuesday, September 13 author Ira Sukrungruang returns to the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County for a reading, book discussion and audience Q & A as part of the Library’s Ohio Writers Series. Patrons may remember Ira from the Poetry Potluck Series at the Brown Family Environmental Center, or his recent appearance as moderator for Lee Martin’s visit in May.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 27- 29, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
August 26
An individual was causing a disturbance while intoxicated at the Dollar General in Amity. The male also was making suicidal statements and then brandished a handgun, pointing it at his head before he left the parking lot.… Read full story
(MANSFIELD, Ohio) — Two rape cases prosecuted by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Special Prosecutions Section have resulted in guilty verdicts this week.
Kevin Cross, 66, of Richland County, was found guilty this week on six counts of rape, each a first-degree felony.… Read full story