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ODNR promotes early childhood literacy and healthy lifestyle
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine joined Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz to open two new Storybook Trails in Southwest Ohio state parks today. After an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, children and families walked with the Governor and First Lady on the new Storybook Trails at Rocky Fork State Park and Cowan Lake State Park to mark the celebration.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – Troopers from the Columbus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol recently charged Adam B. D. Collier, 35, with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (OVI). Mr. Collier was charged after being stopped for a lane violation on Gender Road in Franklin County back on May 14, 2022.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 23, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
May 5
A deputy located a stolen vehicle on Cassell Road at the intersection of Hyatt Road. The truck was reported stolen by the owner when it was parked in the city of Mount Vernon.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2022 – Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., a Sioux Center, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon topping products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.FSIS
Columbus – Robert “Bob” Hinkle, Chief Deputy Auditor for Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, received top state honors this month from the National Intergovernmental Audit Forum (NIAF) as part of its biennial David M. Walker Excellence in Government Performance and Accountability Awards.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and statewide law enforcement partners have developed a new communication card to help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing exchange information with law enforcement.… Read full story
May 21 designated as perfect opportunity to enjoy the City’s parks
MOUNT VERNON, May 20, 2022 – While every day, weather permitting, is a good day for outdoor play, tomorrow – Saturday, May 21 – has been officially designated as the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, both in the City of Mount Vernon and nationwide.… Read full story
Public Hearing Scheduled June 1
Ohio EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. to accept comments regarding a proposed renewal of a draft statewide general permit for pesticide application dischargers.
During the public hearing, the Agency will accept comments on the record regarding the draft renewal general permit.… Read full story
Have you ever daydreamed about receiving a sudden windfall? You aren’t alone, and scammers know it. In this new trick, scammers are using Facebook to con people into thinking they have thousands of dollars in unclaimed workers’ compensation, according to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports.… Read full story