Today, Knox Public Health is reporting 1,510 confirmed cases in the county, with 392 in their isolation period. We’ve added 196 new cases since last Wednesday. Unfortunately, two more residents have passed. https://buff.ly/2Xv9sjF
Month: November 2020
COVID-19 Update: 5,060 Hospitalizations, New Indoor Air Quality Program
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HOSPITALIZATIONS & ICU ADMISSIONS
Ohio’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have hit an all-time high at 5,060 people hospitalized with the coronavirus across Ohio as compared to just under 1,700 COVID-19 patients on November 1.… Read full story
Fredericktown Leaf Pickup
Residents that still have leaves to pick up may bag those leaves and call the Village Office at 740.694.9010, and we will have someone pick up your bags of leaves from the edge of your lawn, right next to the street (but not in the street).
Housekeeping Position Available
KCH has opportunities for people committed to providing excellent care—whether you work in patient care or administrative settings, each employee supports us in this goal.
The Book of Job Project
Mayor Matt will join the esteemed cast for this upcoming zoom production. The Book of Job Project presents dramatic readings by acclaimed actors of The Book of Job as a catalyst for powerful, guided conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon individuals, families, and communities.… Read full story
Gambier/Kenyon Recycling Site Temporarily Not Accepting Drop-Offs

Brown Statement on the Biden’s Economic Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs released a statement after President-Elect Biden announced his historic economic team:
“These are excellent choices by President-elect Biden. Janet Yellen is the kind of public servant we need.… Read full story
Storm Total Forecast Snowfall
Solar Shift
There is a major shift taking place in the mix of technologies being used in Ohio to generate electricity. The influx of wind and natural gas-fired generation projects that the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) witnessed in the 2010s is now trending toward solar generation.… Read full story
Patrol Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Report
COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, nine people were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday. During the five-day reporting period, from Wednesday, November 25 at midnight through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, nine people were killed in nine fatal crashes.… Read full story