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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Dr. Jack Marchbanks announced today that ODOT will invest $51 million into new traffic safety improvement projects to specifically address an increase in pedestrian-involved traffic crashes and fatal roadway departures on state and local roads.… Read full story
Lynn Nelson has helped Knox Community Hospital deliver high-quality value-based care through unprecedented pandemic conditions.
Lynn Nelson has been recognized as a national winner of the 2022 Population Health Nurse of the Year Pioneer Award, presented by Caravan Health, part of Signify Health.
Lancaster- The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today an OVI checkpoint will be held in Perry County tomorrow evening.
The OVI checkpoint, which is funded by federal grants, is being held with the purpose of deterring drivers from getting behind the wheel while impaired and to intercept those who choose to do so.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 05, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
May 3
A complainant advised his identity has been compromised and wanted a report.
May 4
Deputies were dispatched to a Centerburg residence on domestic violence call.… Read full story
On May 5th, National Silence the Shame Day brings an opportunity to continue the conversation about mental health and wellness and erase the stigma associated with mental illness.
Mental illness, like any other health concern, is diagnosed at different stages. It may have fewer symptoms from time to time and/or impact on our daily functioning.… Read full story
05/04/2022 – Knox County had good participation in Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day with 103 lbs. of unwanted and expired medications collected at five different locations. In addition to medications, the event also included the collection of used sharps, such as lancets and syringes.… Read full story
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Southside Diner
Mount Vernon, OH
Southside Diner is looking for some energetic go getters to share the Southside experience with customers! Southside Diner is a fast paced restaurant with a fun oldies theme and great regular customers. Come join the family.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the hiring of Delaware Police Chief Bruce Pijanowski as the assistant superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) beginning Monday, May 23, 2022.
Chief Pijanowski, whose last day with the Delaware Police will be Friday, May 20, joins BCI Superintendent Joe Morbitzer and replaces recently retired Assistant Superintendent Heinz von Eckartsberg.… Read full story
Senators Are Asking CMS to Provide Clear Guidance So Pharmacists Can Continue Effectively Serving Older Ohioans in Rural and Underserved Communities
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has secured $5 million for Ohio consumers who were deceived by the maker of TurboTax software into paying for tax services that should have been free.
Under an agreement with all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Intuit Inc.… Read full story