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More than 7,600 miles of pavement and 600 bridges being improved
COLUMBUS – Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the launch of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s 2022 construction season.
This year, Ohio is investing nearly $2 billion on 829 projects across the state. … Read full story
Vice President of Operations
AMG Industries
Full-Time
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Position is responsible for the oversight of all manufacturing, including production, engineering, supply chain, materials and ERP system integration. In addition, the position has complete authority and responsibility for all buildings and grounds as it relates to manufacturing and the flow of materials.… Read full story
Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, M.D., announced today that he has decided to step down from his position as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, a position he has held since 2017. Dr. Sharpless will continue as NCI director through April 29, 2022, to allow for a thorough transition.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A volunteer-driven sandhill crane count is attempting to locate breeding birds in Ohio on Saturday, April 9, from 6:30-8:30 a.m., according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This project is part of the Midwest Crane Count and is coordinated by the Division of Wildlife, International Crane Foundation, and Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative.… Read full story
The weather is warming in some parts of the country, inspiring people to clean up or clear out cluttter. The one area many people overlook isn’t the corner of a room or a forgotten closet; it’s probably the digital device on which you’re reading this article.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 04, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
March 30
An officer was dispatched to 5 North Gay Street for threats that were made by text. Michael Huff Jr. was charged with domestic violence, aggravated menacing and telecommunication harassment.… Read full story
Study shows pregnant adults less likely to experience preterm births or other serious problems with treatment.
Adults treated with medication for high blood pressure present before or during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, defined as chronic hypertension in pregnancy, had fewer adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to adults who did not receive antihypertensive treatment, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 04, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 1
While en route to a dispatched disturbance, possible domestic violence call, Deputies were passing a local drinking establishment, when they observed (2) two males preparing to fight in a nearby parking lot.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 597 (Representative Scott Oelslager), the Fiscal Years 2023-2024 capital reappropriations budget, ensuring that over $2 billion in state capital projects in every one of Ohio’s eighty-eight counties can continue.
“The capital projects reauthorized today support parks, trails, museums, schools, colleges and universities, theaters, arts and recreation centers, and state facilities in communities across Ohio — providing jobs, building vibrant neighborhoods, and preserving our history,” said Governor Mike DeWine.… Read full story