Mount Vernon FFA Chapter Accomplishments Recognized

On: By: Roxie Bell

The Mount Vernon FFA held its annual banquet on March 9. Family members came to celebrate members’ achievements, participation, and hard work throughout the 2020-2021 year.

The program began with an introduction to the 2019-2020 officer team. Several groups of students were recognized throughout the evening for various awards, activities, and participation including: SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) recognition, CDE (Career Development Event) participation, Leadership, Scholarship, Fundraising, and Degrees.
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Ohio Sues Multiple Centene Entities for Breach of Medicaid Contracts

On: By: Roxie Bell

 

Centene Corp. used layers of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to jack up prices for tax payer-financed care, Yost says

COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio has sued health-care giant Centene Corp. for an elaborate scheme to maximize company profits at the expense of the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) and the state of Ohio, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.… Read full story

BBB Tip: Stock Trading Apps – What to Know Before You Trade

On: By: Roxie Bell

 

The GameStop stock saga inspired many would-be investors to try their hand at trading stocks through an app. In fact, MarketWatch reported that mobile trading apps downloads climbed in February – a trend that is likely to continue.

Stock trading apps, such as Robinhood, E*Trade, TD Ameritrade, and Webull, have made playing the stock market easier than ever.… Read full story

At Brown’s Urging, Labor Department Issues Covid-Related Guidance for Miners During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Senator Has Been Urging DOL to Issue Guidance for Mine Operators to Establish a Plan to Tackle Occupational COVID-19 Exposure and Provide Miners with PPE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) urging, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MHSA) issued critical guidance to protect miners from COVID-19.

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Caretaker who Stole from Mother to Buy Farm Indicted on Theft, Forgery Charges

On: By: Roxie Bell

 

(MOUNT VERNON, Ohio) —A Knox County couple has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office found they stole close to $750,000 from a relative’s estate over several years.

Lisa Braniff, 59, of Mount Vernon, was indicted this week on two charges of theft, each a felony of the first degree, and one count of forgery, a second-degree felony.… Read full story