COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio hunters harvested 70,413 deer during the 2021 deer gun week that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 5, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Over the past three years, hunters checked an average of 65,280 deer during the same weeklong period, which marks an 8% increase in 2021.… Read full story
Pediatric COVID Vaccine Now Available at KCH
THE CDC HAS APPROVED PEDIATRIC DOSES OF THE PFIZER-BIONTECH VACCINE AGAINST COVID-19 FOR KIDS AGES 5 TO 11.
Knox Community Hospital is offering the 2-dose vaccine for children in its Pediatric Services Department in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion.
According to Margaret Somple, DO, a pediatrician with KCH, the American Association of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all children and adolescents 5 years of age and older who do not have contraindications using a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use for their age. … Read full story
BBB Tip: 6 Steps to Stop Porch Pirates This Holiday Season
The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is a convenient service for many consumers across the nation, allowing holiday purchasers to search out the perfect gift for friends and family. Unfortunately, purchasing and having the item delivered to the proper address does not guarantee you will receive it.… Read full story
Near Pre-Pandemic Travel Volumes Expected to Continue Through December Holidays
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WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened just under 21 million travelers during the 10-day Thanksgiving holiday.… Read full story
Festival of Trees – the Ticket to Fighting Hunger
HOWARD — The Apple Valley Property Owners Association will be hosting the Festival of Trees at the Floral Valley Community Center, now until December 31, at the Floral Valley Community Center, 850 Crestrose Drive.
Each year, clubs and organizations of Apple Valley decorate a Christmas tree and the public is invited to tour the trees and vote for their favorite. … Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 07, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 07, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
December 6
Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance at a Mount Vernon residence. The caller said that there was a lot of yelling and possible fighting.… Read full story
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Each year in the United States, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors all those who lost their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. More than 3,500 Americans lost their lives or were wounded on that solemn day.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In honor of the 80th anniversary of the 2,403 American lives lost on December 7, 1941, in the attack on Pearl Harbor, and in accordance with orders from the President of the United States of America, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that U.S.… Read full story
FFTH Broadcast Set for Friday Dec. 10
MOUNT VERNON — Local media outlets will join together Friday for the 40th annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) drive to benefit The Salvation Army, Interchurch Social Services and 19 other food and poverty assistance initiatives in Knox County.
A live broadcast of all the day’s events will begin this Friday, Dec.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Dec 06, 2021
Mount Vernon Police Register – Dec 06, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
November 30
A male came to the Mount Vernon Police Department and filed a report about a Verizon Wireless account on his credit report that did not belong to him.… Read full story