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It’s another unwelcome byproduct of the pandemic: crooks are taking advantage of increased unemployment to collect benefits in the names of unsuspecting victims. This unemployment fraud is costing the United States government billions of dollars. Be sure to guard your personal information and report suspicious activities.… Read full story
Over the next week, temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing with wind chills below zero in many parts of Ohio. Please check on older loved ones, friends, and neighbors to make sure they are warm and have what they need to stay safe and healthy.
Make designating a sober driver your game plan Super Bowl Sunday
COLUMBUS – Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s highest-profile and most entertaining sporting events. While this year’s festivities will look different, the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges fans to refrain from driving while impaired.… Read full story
Store Associate
Aldi
Full-Time
Job Description
Our store employees are the face of the ALDI shopping experience. Their hard work makes it possible to uphold our company philosophy, providing quality products at the best possible price. Their smiles and pleasant demeanors keep customers coming back time and time again.
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The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is looking to complete its archive of the Mount Vernon News from the last three years. If you have a copy of any of the following newspapers you would like to donate, please contact the reference department at 740-392-2665 ext.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 05, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
February 3
A complainant advised that someone used her identity to file for unemployment benefits.
February 4
A complainant contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in reference to her 13-year-old son acting out and getting physically violent with her The juvenile was taken into custody per the juvenile prosecutor and taken to the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VACCINE UPDATE
Ohio is among the top five states for delivering COVID-19 vaccine doses to long-term care facility residents.… Read full story
Effort supports expanded broadband access to surrounding community
(MONROE COUNTY, Ohio)— Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced that the first phase of the Broadband Telehealth Pilot Project at Switzerland of Ohio School District in rural Monroe County is fully operational after partnering with InnovateOhio, BroadbandOhio, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and the Ohio Department of Medicaid last year.… Read full story
Road Closure:
South Main Street between Gambier Street and Ohio Avenue for water leak repair beginning Friday, February 5, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m. Will not be open to emergency traffic. (tn)