For the community, by the community
(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
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
(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
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for 10 projects set to create 946 new jobs and retain 2,485 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.… Read full story
Host/Hostess
The Alcove
Full-Time/Part-Time
The Alcove is looking for people with bright personalities to help be the face of the restaurant greeting, seating and answering phone calls to assist our guests with the most pleasurable dining experience. We are looking for PM and weekend and weekday assistance for this position.… Read full story
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Dec 06, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
November 28
Commercial alarm on North Main Street.
Theft report on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Vehicle unlock on Simons Avenue.
November 29
911 hang-up on Arrowhead Drive.… Read full story
Crashes involving older Ohioans increase as citizens resume pre-pandemic activities
Columbus, Ohio – As older adults hit the road to join family and friends over the holidays, Governor DeWine, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio Department of Public Safety the Ohio Department of Aging and AAA are reminding Ohio drivers to “Stay Fit to Drive” by following a few basic safety tips.… Read full story
New DOL Rule will Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for Roughly 400,000 Federal Contractors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 3, 2021 – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a rule to increase the hourly minimum wage for employees on federal contracts.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Dec 06, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
December 3
Unit 1 was making a turn onto Lower Green Valley Road when Unit 2 struck Unit 1.
Unit 1 was traveling south on Old Mansfield Road when they exited the roadway on the west side going into the ditch.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON —Once again this year, Kenyon’s Snowflake Gala has been canceled because of the ongoing concerns about the spread of Covid-19. However, as was the case last year, funds are being sought by the Snowflake Gala Committee, from both past contributors and new ones, to support Food for the Hungry and its work on behalf of needy families and individuals here in Knox County.… Read full story