Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have identified and tested a drug combination that exploits a weakness in small cell lung cancer (SCLC), an aggressive, dangerous cancer. The scientists targeted a vulnerability in how the cancer cells reproduce, increasing already high levels of replication stress – a hallmark of out-of-control cell growth in many cancers that can damage DNA and force cancer cells to constantly work to repair themselves.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 13, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 13, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 12
A complainant called the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to report a possible stolen license plate. A Deputy responded and spoke to the complainant.… Read full story
Ohio Advises Temporary Pause for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud, and Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., are advising all Ohio vaccine providers to temporarily pause using the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.… Read full story
The J. M. Smucker Co. Issues Limited, Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Orrville, OH – The J. M. Smucker Co. today announced a limited, voluntary recall of two lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (30LB bag) due to potential salmonella contamination. The Company has received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction and has issued this recall out of an abundance of caution.… Read full story
Judge Slaps Mass Polluter with $1.5M Fine for Illegal Waste Dumping
(CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio) — A waste hauler in Clermont County has been ordered to pay $1.5 million in civil penalties after an investigation by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost found that he illegally dumped significant amounts of waste on his property.… Read full story
MV Senior Wins Knox County Franklin B. Walter All Scholastic Award
Each year the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) recognizes a student from each county across the state. Students are selected for their academic achievements, personal accomplishments, as well as community service. Mount Vernon High School’s Elizabeth Clarkson has been recognized as the student exemplifying this award from Knox County.
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Did you know that protecting your identity is largely in your own hands? Many identity theft victims can trace the theft to something that was stolen from their own possession.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 12, 2021
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 12, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
April 7
An officer spoke to a complainant over the phone in reference to a theft that occurred on North Gay Street. the complainant stated that someone her trash can.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 12, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 12, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
April 8
A complainant advised she gave who she thought was pay pal technical support access to her computer to fix her pay pall account.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Issues Reprieves
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following three reprieves of execution:
- Timothy L. Hoffner, who was scheduled to be executed on August 11, 2021. The new date of execution has been moved to June 18, 2024.
- John David Stumpf, who was scheduled to be executed on September 15, 2021.