Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input from independent advisory committee experts who overwhelmingly voted in favor of making the vaccine available to children in this age group.… Read full story
Month: October 2021
Mount Vernon Municipal Court Weekly Warrants
Ohio Scholars in Aging Gives College Students Valuable Insights Into Aging Services and Policy
Applications for Winter/Spring 2022 program open through Nov. 14
>> DEADLINE EXTENDED <<
The Ohio Scholars in Aging program provides scholars of all academic backgrounds with the opportunity to learn about aging-related policy-making, establish professional contacts, and gain career knowledge and skills in the field of aging.… Read full story
Ohio Missing Person – Brekenzie Britton
Update: Brekenzie Britton has been removed from the LEADS data base as a missing person.
Brekenzie Britton Abduction – Non-Family
- Missing from: Marion, Ohio
- Missing since: 10/25/2021
- Missing age: 18
- Current age: 18
- Gender: Female
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Height: 5’4″
- Weight: 118
- Hair color: Brown
- Eye color: Blue
Details
Brekenzie was last seen in the City of Marion, Ohio on October 26, 2021.
Brown Announces $500,000 for Mental Health Training in Rural & Agricultural Communities
Funds Aim to Provide Stress Assistance to Farming, Agriculture Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to work to prevent suicide and provide mental health training in rural and agricultural communities across Ohio.
Shift Superintendent Position Available
Shift Superintendent
International Paper
Mount Vernon, Ohio
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products.… Read full story
Owens Corning Manufacturing Worker Wanted
Manufacturing Worker
Owens Corning
Full-Time
$1000 sign-on bonus!
BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE
Owens Corning, global in scope – human in scale. We’re an international company, with solid roots in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and we’ve got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.… Read full story
2021 Remaining Chautauqua “Spend an Evening With” Series

With support from the Ariel Foundation, PKAC and the Grand Hotel:
Chautauqua/Lyceum Series (14th Season) 2021 Schedule*
Held at the Grand Hotel (12 Public Square Mount Vernon Ohio)
*Continuation of the 2020 season delayed due to the outbreak of COVID-19
For more information visit www.elixirpresents.com
Sobriety Milestone Celebrated
Sobriety milestones were celebrated in MERIT Drug Court this week. Front row left to right: Phil Elswick (90 days), Haley Bower (120 days), Jaelyn Sparks (90 days), Paula Smith (30 days), Sierra Zedaker (120 days) and Braylyn Metcalfe-Daum (6 months). Back row Devon Carpenter (60 days) and Chad McKnight (60 days).… Read full story
BBB Scam Alert: Going Big With Your Holiday Decorations? Don’t Fall for This Scam
If you’re planning to get festive with your Halloween, Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. BBB Scam Tracker has received complaints about false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor.
How the Scam Works
You are searching for some holiday decorations for your home or lawn.… Read full story