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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
OHIO VAX-A-MILLION
In Wednesday’s statewide evening address, Governor DeWine detailed a series of statewide drawings to provide incentives for Ohioans to get a COVID-19 vaccination.… Read full story
WEEK OF 5/17/2021
Jacksontown, Ohio (Thursday, May 13, 2021) – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Knox County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
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State Route 13 road widening and related work – This project includes roadway widening and other upgrades on SR 13 between James Street and Franklin Street. |
(PORTSMOUTH, Ohio) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Portsmouth Police Department today released an age-progression image of Megan Lancaster, a missing southern Ohio woman, and are seeking the public’s assistance with the case.
… Read full story“As a forensic tool, an age-progression images may be helpful to renew the public’s interest in a case and might just bring out a tip that solves the case,” Attorney General Dave Yost said.
This year’s class of college graduates are getting ready to start their new lives! It’s a big transition that includes several important changes. Grads may be moving to a new city, finding a new place to live, or searching for a new job.… Read full story
Carried Interest Fairness Act Will Eliminate Private Equity Tax Break and Make Wealthy Fund Managers Pay Ordinary Income Rates Like Workers Do
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), introduced tax reform legislation to close the carried interest tax loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street.
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 — In response to catastrophic aquaculture losses due to major winter storms that hit states along the U.S. Gulf Coast in February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced a policy change that makes food fish and other aquatic species eligible for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP).
COLUMBUS, OH – In recognition of National Military Appreciation Month this May, Western Governors University Ohio is offering Military Appreciation Scholarships to service members and military veterans as well as their spouses.
… Read full story“As we show our gratitude this month to all those who serve or have served in our military services, we must never lose sight of the challenges many of these heroes may face when they re-enter civilian life – especially in these uncertain times,” said WGU Ohio Chancellor Dr.
Road Closure:
Hamtramck Street between Sandusky Street and Mulberry Street is closed beginning May 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. until May 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for demo of old Middle School. Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through.… Read full story
Road Closure:
Catherine Street between Chestnut Street and High Street is closed beginning May 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for digging of road and putting in concrete. Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through. (lh)