WASHINGTON, March 29, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2021, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept.
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce Fifth Annual In-Demand Jobs Week
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced that the fifth annual In-Demand Jobs Week will take place during the first full week of May, from May 2 – 6. … Read full story
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series.… Read full story
Janitor Position Available
Janitor
Mancan
Full-Time
Do you like to keep clean & tidy? Do you have custodial and/or janitorial experience? Mount Vernon Mancan has partnered with a local factory that are in need of a janitor!
This is a temp-to-hire position on 3rd shift!… Read full story
Commencement Registration & Summer Programs Liaison Wanted
Commencement Registration & Summer Programs Liaison
Kenyon College
Part-Time/Seasonal
The Office of Campus Events seeks an individual for a part-time, term position lasting from early April to early August 2022, with the potential to occur annually during the same or slightly longer timeframe.… Read full story
Scientists Find Racial and Ethnic Disparities in use of Pediatric Acute Asthma Care
Large NIH-funded study suggests factors beyond affordability influence disparities in health care utilization.
Black children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak either English or Spanish) were more likely to visit CHCs for acute, chronic, and preventive care overall, according to a new, large study.… Read full story
BBB Tip: A Guide to Buying Replacement Parts for Appliances
Replacing broken parts will extend the life of your refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dishwasher, or other household appliance. However, finding the right part is not always straightforward. You need to consider the type of repair, age of your appliance, and even your warranty terms.… Read full story
Good Hydration May Reduce Long-Term Risks for Heart Failure
Serum sodium levels may help identify adults with a greater chance of experiencing heart disease.
Staying well-hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk for developing heart failure, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Their findings, which appear in the European Heart Journal(link is external), suggest that consuming sufficient amounts of fluids throughout life not only supports essential body functioning, but may also reduce the risk of severe heart problems in the future.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Mar 29, 2022
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Mar 29, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
March 28
A complainant contacted 911 and advised that the suspect just assaulted the victim and bit him. The suspect, Dale A. Woody, was located and arrested for domestic violence and assault.… Read full story
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history.
On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return.… Read full story