Brown Touts Ohio, NASA Glenn’s Leadership and Growth Potential in Space Nuclear Technology

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Brown Has Been a Leader in Congress Pushing for Funding for NASA Glenn; Space Nuclear Technology has the Potential to Bring 20,000 Jobs to Ohio over the Next Decade

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) spoke at the Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS) Conference in downtown Cleveland to highlight that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is prepared to lead the country in space nuclear power and propulsion to embark on the next phase of space innovation.
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Area Students Awarded Scholarships by KCH Auxiliary

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The Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary recently awarded seven $1,000 health career scholarships to area high school seniors and college juniors and seniors. Students were considered based on their scholastic standing, community involvement, and financial need. Auxiliary scholarship committee members received and considered several applications before making their selections.

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2022 Senior Art Exhibit

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The 2022 Senior Art Exhibit will feature the artwork of Olivia Adams, Elizabeth Diehl, Taylor Dubusky, Gage Johnson, Maddie Pope, Cooper Yocum, and Kaitlyn Wingler.  Artwork will be on display at the Schnormeier Gallery located at the MVNU Buchwald Center (1st Floor) 221 Main Street in Mount Vernon OH.  
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Brown, Collins Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Honor America’s Teachers, Mark Teacher Appreciation Week

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National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 6, 2022 – To honor our nation’s teachers and commemorate National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) led a bipartisan resolution to recognize the important work of teachers across the nation, thank them for their efforts to prepare students for success, and acknowledge the additional challenges teachers faced during school reopening following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – May 09, 2022

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Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – May 09, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)

April 26
The K-9 unit conducted a vehicle sweep for the presence of illegal drugs/contraband w/neg. hit – Bridge of Dreams, Brinkhaven
Handled a private property auto accident where a vehicle driven by Rigeoberto Sica-Lapez struck the south side of the Family Dollar building on Millersburg Road.… Read full story

Retinal Cell Map Could Advance Precise Therapies For Blinding Diseases

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NIH discovery sheds light on tissue targeted by age-related macular degeneration and other diseases.

Researchers have identified distinct differences among the cells comprising a tissue in the retina that is vital to human visual perception. The scientists from the National Eye Institute (NEI) discovered five subpopulations of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)—a layer of tissue that nourishes and supports the retina’s light-sensing photoreceptors.… Read full story

Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Ohio Personal Protective Gear Headed to Ukraine

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(CLEVELAND, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that nearly 2,000 pieces of personal protective equipment donated by Ohio law enforcement agencies will soon be delivered to Ukraine.

In response to a request from Governor DeWine in March, more than two dozen Ohio law enforcement agencies donated surplus or expired body armor, vest carriers, and helmets for use by members of the Ukraine civilian territorial defense as they resist Russian attacks.… Read full story

AG Yost’s Health Care Fraud Section Earns National Recognition for Its Effectiveness

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A specialized team of Medicaid fraud investigators and prosecutors within Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office has been named the top unit in the country by the U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

The award – the Inspector General’s Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse award – was awarded as a result of the Ohio Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s performance in 2021.… Read full story