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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—With high temperatures in the forecast for areas across the state, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering residents options to stay cool at Ohio’s state parks.
Indoor and outdoor pools at several Ohio state park lodges and campgrounds will waive daily pool fees Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16.… Read full story
Built Brands, LLC. of American Fork, UT, is recalling 4,196 individual bars of its “Banana Cream Pie Puffs” protein bar because they have the potential to be contaminated with pathogenic Escherichia coli. Although the exact strain has yet to be determined customers must not eat this product as it may pose a serious health risk.… Read full story
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 432 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022 OHZ028>031-038-047-151645- /O.CON.KCLE.EH.W.0001.220615T1400Z-220616T0100Z/ Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Holmes-Knox- Including the cities of Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Millersburg, Killbuck, and Mount Vernon 432 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022 ...EXCESSIVE… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 15, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
June 13
A complainant contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office regarding a drug overdose. Deputies and EMS arrived on the scene and the subject was transported.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) announced today that sexual assault survivors will benefit from the availability of $4.2 million in federal grants to be awarded to rape crisis centers and sexual assault programs.
OCJS released the 2021 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act American Rescue Plan Act (FVPSA ARPA) Rape Crisis Centers and Sexual Assault Programs Supplemental COVID-19 Funds requests for proposal.… Read full story
Others should check on older loved ones and neighbors regularly
Columbus, Ohio – Forecasters are predicting high temperatures in the 90s and a heat index of 105 degrees or higher over the next several days. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds older residents that extreme heat should be treated with the same care and preparation as summer storms.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Attorney General Dave Yost is among 26 state attorneys general calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new “guidance” on sex-based discrimination for schools and other organizations receiving federal money for food programs.… Read full story
Updated List
With the high heat index and lack of electricity, there are a few cooling station options in Knox County
The Station Break
160 Howard St. Mount Vernon
8 a-4 p June 15
Air Conditioned and electric available for charging phones.… Read full story
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 150 PM EDT Tue Jun 14 2022 OHZ028-029-047-150200- /O.UPG.KCLE.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220616T0100Z/ /O.EXB.KCLE.EH.W.0001.220615T1400Z-220616T0100Z/ Crawford-Richland-Knox- Including the cities of Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, and Mount Vernon 150 PM EDT Tue Jun 14 2022 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...THE… Read full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2022 – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Community Mental Health & Recovery Board of Licking and Knox Counties, located in Newark.… Read full story