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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off another record construction season, investing $2.8 billion into 950 road and bridge improvement projects across the state. There are 39 projects classified as “major projects” with a value above $10 million.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 10 – 14, 2024
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
April 10
• An officer investigated a complaint at JC Auto Sales at 6 Columbus Road. A report was taken.
• A male came to the police department to report a disturbance at a residence on Prospect Street on April 9, 2024.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber is again urging state and local government employees to be extra diligent in reviewing requests to redirect payments from public accounts, as online scammers continue to target public offices.
At least 23 governmental offices, including cities, villages, townships, and school districts, have been affected by payment re-direct attacks over the past 12 months, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses of public funds.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the initial communities in 11 counties that will be served by the new universal nurse home visiting program, Family Connects, and their partner organizations. This evidence-based program will begin this summer with the goal of serving 4,000 families.… Read full story
On April 2, 2024 at 8:53 a.m. a Mount Vernon Police Department patrol unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with fictitious license plates. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Brandon Mallon (39), fled and a pursuit ensued.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recognized Ohio’s 2024 Teachers of the Year during his State of the State address on April 10.
“A good teacher has the power to fundamentally change the course of a child’s life,” Governor DeWine said during his address.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Reports and Calls for Service – Apr 12 – 14, 2024
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 14
• A report of a juvenile who accidentally shot himself in the foot was made on Range Line Road.… Read full story
“If you don’t make enough weapons to fight three wars, you’ve got to figure out how to focus. My proposal is we focus on ourselves and we focus on our closest allies.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 14, 2024 – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) joined CNN’s State of the Union with Jake Tapper to discuss the need to rebuild the U.S.
VA will roll out new program to help veterans facing foreclosure stay in their homes;
Senator led the effort for months demanding VA take action to ensure they can remain in their homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 12, 2024 – Following sustained effort from U.S.… Read full story
Staffing Specialist
Mancan
Full-Time
RECRUITING CONSULTANT AKA STAFFING SPECIALIST -NEEDED IN MT VERNON, Ohio! A CAREER WITH LIMITLESS places to GROW. Starting pay for 90 days is $18.00HR. Then goes to a salary of $40,000 to $50,000 per year PLUS monthly commission bonus!… Read full story