An investigational gene therapy can safely restore the immune systems of infants and children who have a rare, life-threatening inherited immunodeficiency disorder, according to research supported in part by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers found that 48 of 50 children who received the gene therapy retained their replenished immune system function two to three years later and did not require additional treatments for their condition, known as severe combined immunodeficiency due to adenosine deaminase deficiency, or ADA-SCID.… Read full story
Auditors Identify Improper Payments and Operational Concerns in Medicaid Provider Examination
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Officer released the Medicaid compliance examination of Spectrum Home Health Care, LLC, a Medicare certified home health agency located in Cuyahoga County. The examination found improper payments totaling over $138,000 during the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and focused on home health aide and personal care aide services that were rendered to Medicaid recipients.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 11, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – May 11, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
May 10
Deputies responded to Lakeview Heights Drive in Howard on a report of a possible deceased person. Contact was made with a family member at the residence and was confirmed that the individual was deceased.… Read full story
Ohio Restores Unemployment Benefits Weekly Work-Search Requirement
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – May 10, 2021 —Beginning the week of May 23, Ohioans will be required to resume weekly work-search activities as part of future applications for unemployment payments, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Interim Director Matt Damschroder announced today.… Read full story
Food For The Hungry Grants $25,000 for Tangible Needs
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio— Due to the generous donations from the community members of Knox County, Food For The Hungry was pleased to release the first-ever tangible grant opportunity. Many churches, food pantries, and other non-profit organizations have had tangible needs revealed to them in the past year.… Read full story
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 305 PM EDT Mon May 10 2021 OHZ009>013-019>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001-111915- Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage- Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning- Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie- 305 PM EDT Mon May 10 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.… Read full story
AG Yost: Stop Launch of Instagram Kids to Protect Children from Online Predators
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 43 of his colleagues are demanding that Facebook abandon its plan to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 because it threatens their safety and well-being.… Read full story
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… Read full story AG Yost Investigation Leads to Indictment, Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Contractor
(CINCINNATI, Ohio) — An investigation by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has resulted in an indictment and lawsuit against a Cincinnati home improvement contractor accused of failing to deliver services to Ohio homeowners.
Randy Jones Jr., owner of Aspen Roofing & Siding LLC, is accused of taking money from homeowners after having them sign contracts but failing to show up and do the work.… Read full story
MVNU Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduates Achieve 100% Placement in Graduate Programs
For the fourth year in a row, graduates of Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) degree have achieved 100% placement in graduate programs.
The students in this year’s graduating class are: Jonah Barnett, Samantha Collier, Loralei Breakey, Ashley Weber, Danielle Clark, Salena Lehman, Deborah Jenkins, Ean See, Casey Bunner, and Lauren Klopfenstein.