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In theory, eating “green” should be an easy way to consume a healthy diet while protecting the planet. In reality, shopping for food that’s good for the environment involves deciphering marketing buzzwords and understanding seals and certifications.
Before you hit the supermarket, here are BBB’s tips to ensure the foods you buy are really good for the environment—and part of a healthy diet.… Read full story
Majority of Americans Support Medicare at 50, Which Would Lower the Cost of Care for Older
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 21, 2021 – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today reintroduced the Medicare at 50 Act to give people between the ages of 50 and 64 years old the option of buying into Medicare to provide the millions of Americans approaching retirement or forced to retire early due to layoffs or mandatory retirement, who face increasing health care needs and rising costs with an additional, affordable option for their health insurance coverage.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 22, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 21
A complainant called the Sheriff’s Office to report person(s) unknown were after her, and she needed help. The complainant was taken to Knox Community Hospital for an evaluation.… Read full story
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021 OHZ027-036-037-047-221545- /O.NEW.KCLE.FZ.A.0003.210423T0500Z-210423T1300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/ Wyandot-Marion-Morrow-Knox- Including the cities of Upper Sandusky, Carey, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon 335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021 ...FREEZE… Read full story
Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to save the Earth.
Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including:
As citizens of the world, we can take actions protecting the Earth, its creatures and their habitats.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)- April 21, 2021 — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VACCINATIONS AND VIRUS SPREAD
As of today, 38 percent of Ohioans have received at least one coronavirus vaccination shot. Although cases have plateaued, virus variants are more contagious among those who have not been vaccinated.… Read full story
Marcie Cantu, 50, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to 11 months in prison, consecutive to the sentences she is currently serving at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. She was sentenced to two and a half years on two other drug offenses in August of 2020.… Read full story
A Phase 2/3 trial to evaluate a new fully-human polyclonal antibody therapeutic targeted to SARS-CoV-2, called SAB-185, has begun enrolling non-hospitalized people with mild or moderate cases of COVID-19. The trial, ACTIV-2, is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.
Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement Agencies
What: Spring Drug Take Back Day
When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 10 AM – 2 PM
Drop-off Locations:
Danville Police Department
Centerburg Foster’s Pharmacy
Fredericktown Police Department
Knox Public Health
Knox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion @ Conway’s Eastside Pharmacy
Knox County, OH – Saturday, April 24, 2021, Knox County will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day.… Read full story