For the community, by the community
In honor of National Police Week, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
“This week, we gather to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives in service to our country,” said Attorney General Garland.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 11, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
“The 1890 Centers of Excellence awards help increase rural prosperity and economic sustainability of food systems in underserved farming communities,” said NIFA Acting Director Dr.… Read full story
Columbus – State auditors identified nearly $691,000 in improper Medicaid payments to a Warren County business for durable medical equipment it could not prove was delivered to patients or was otherwise not authorized to provide, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.… Read full story
XENIA, Ohio – The Fraternal Order of Police Wildlife Officer Lodge 143 recently honored five Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife employees for excellent job performance, personal character, as well as their dedication to conservation and law enforcement.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 11, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
May 10
A complainant contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office regarding a report of an assault. Deputies arrived and a report was taken.
A complainant contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office regarding telecommunication harassment.… Read full story
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on its work to increase the availability of infant and specialty formula products. On Feb. 17, the agency warned consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility, and Abbott initiated a voluntary recall of certain products.… Read full story
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a busy summer travel season with anticipated passenger volumes that will match and may occasionally exceed those of 2019 for the first time since the pandemic began.
The continued recovery from the low travel volumes during the pandemic may require more patience and planning than was necessary before the pandemic.… Read full story
Widespread lifeguard shortage forces City to make change at Hiawatha
MOUNT VERNON, May 10, 2022 – Swimming lessons will not be available at the City’s Hiawatha Water Park this year. A severe shortage of lifeguards has necessitated the cutback.
“The lifeguard shortage is not just a statewide phenomenon but something that’s taking place on a nationwide level.… Read full story
Front Desk Chiropractic Assistant – Urgently Hiring
Walker Chiropractic
Fredericktown, OH
Established chiropractic office looking for the right person to assist with patient care. Must be people-oriented, high energy, organized and have the ability to multi-task. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference not only in your community but also in the world, please bring your resume to our office during office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s wild turkey hunters have checked a total of 9,353 birds during the start of spring hunting season through Sunday, May 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The total statewide harvest represents 16 days of hunting across most of the state, nine days in the northeast zone (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull counties), and includes the 1,103 wild turkeys taken during the youth season April 9-10.Hunters… Read full story