Falls are not a normal part of aging and most falls can be prevented
Columbus, Ohio – In September, Ohioans of all ages walked 47,752,500 steps to raise awareness of older adult falls, vastly exceeding the 10 million step goal.… Read full story
Ring-Necked Pheasants Released in October and November
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ring-necked pheasant releases at wildlife areas and other public hunting locations are scheduled to begin during Ohio’s youth hunting season on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23-24, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 14, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 14, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
October 11
A deputy was dispatched to Gaskin Ave for some abandoned vehicles on the property. The deputy responded and collected the vehicle information to try to contact the owners.… Read full story
Emergency Blood and Platelet Shortage
Your blood donation is essential to maintaining our community’s health. Schedule to give this week.
Right now, the American Red Cross has LESS than half of a day’s supply of type O! Please consider taking the time to donate to such an urgent need.
Acorns Bring Big Benefits to Ohio’s Wildlife
COLUMBUS, Ohio – October 13, 2021 – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife annually surveys oak trees for acorn abundance at 38 wildlife areas. This year’s survey results showed an average of 40% of white oaks and 49% of red oaks bore fruit, meaning white oak production is slightly above average and red oak production is slightly below average.… Read full story
BBB Tip: Know Your Rights (and Responsibilities) When it Comes to Payment Types
You bought something online, and the seller wants you to pay through CashApp. Is that okay? You got a new job, and your new employer sends you a check – for more than your salary. Is it okay to deposit? … Read full story
Brown’s Office Convenes Virtual Roundtable with Ohio Veterans & Mental Health Advocates
Senator Sits on Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
CLEVELAND, OH – October 13, 2021 – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today hosted a virtual roundtable with Ohio veterans and veterans’ mental health advocates from around the state to discuss ways to support veterans in crisis and those struggling with the transition to civilian life.
Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2021 – Butterball, LLC, a Mount Olive, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically blue plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.… Read full story
TSA Firearm Catches at Checkpoints Set 20-Year Record in First Nine Months of 2021
WASHINGTON – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints this year, establishing a 20-year record with three months remaining in the calendar year and fewer passengers traveling due to the pandemic.
By October 3rd of this year, TSA officers had stopped 4,495 airline passengers from carrying firearms onto their flights, surpassing the previous record of 4,432 firearms caught at checkpoints in the full calendar year 2019.… Read full story
Husted, InnovateOhio Launch New BMV Express Self-Service Kiosks
(FAIRFIELD, Ohio)— Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of InnovateOhio, and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Registrar Charlie Norman joined representatives from Meijer and Intellectual Technology, Inc. today to announce the pilot launch of new BMV Express self-service kiosks to better serve Ohio drivers.… Read full story