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Statewide campaign touts walking as one of many strategies to prevent older adult falls
Columbus, Ohio – September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Ohio. Approximately one in three Ohioans age 65 or older will fall this year, yet falls are not a normal part of aging and most falls can be prevented.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 — As students, parents and caretakers adjust to a physical return to classrooms this fall, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds families to follow food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness when it comes to preparing frozen foods.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday requested Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to take necessary legal action to reverse the Biden Administration’s decision to withdraw Ohio’s Medicaid work requirements. Yost’s Office filed a notice of appeal with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Sep 09, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
August 24
Assault – West Rambo Street
August 25
Disturbance – in the 200 block of East Washington Street
August 27
Jarrod Strouse age 45 of Danville was issued a traffic citation for driving under suspension
August 29
Responded to a domestic call involving a juvenile making threats to harm their parent – Danville-Jelloway Road.… Read full story
Employment scams are on the rise in the turbulent job market created by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Better Business Bureau (BBB) study finds. BBB warns job seekers to verify employment offers to avoid illegal jobs, identity theft and fake checks to which millions are exposed annually.… Read full story
The Ohio Department of Aging is pleased to announce a third provider relief funding opportunity for Ohio’s aging service providers. This provider relief opportunity will focus on Adult Day Service Facilities’ and Senior Centers’ important priority of supporting nutrition services, including home-delivered meals and congregate (group) meals.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 09, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
September 8
A complainant advised that an unknown male was bothering people in the Hometown Market.
A deputy was dispatched to Kenyon College Campus Safety for found drug paraphernalia.… Read full story
Women’s Equality Day
The Knox County Democratic Women celebrated Women’s Equality Day on August 26. Originally planned as an in-person event, it was moved online due to COVID considerations. This year’s focus was on family and community health and safety. KCDW’s dynamic line-up of speakers included:
Musical entertainment by “Tao Bridge,” a duo composed of husband-and-wife team Brian and Jackie Moore, concluded the event.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Sept. 8, 2021) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today ordered Columbia Gas of Ohio to pay $250,000 for violations of natural gas pipeline safety regulations related to a November 2020 house fire in South Point, Ohio.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Sept. 8, 2021) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today issued its Winter Reconnect Order for the upcoming winter heating season. The Winter Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated utilities reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct.… Read full story