(TOLEDO, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) today announced a $5 million grant program for a new H2Ohio Best Management Practice (BMP) – the Two-Stage Ditch. A two-stage ditch is a conservation practice that modifies the shape of a drainage ditch to create vegetation benches on each side.… Read full story
Pain Management Physician Convicted of Unlawfully Distributing Opioids
A federal jury in the Southern District of Ohio convicted an Ohio physician on Friday for unlawfully distributing opioids from his Martin’s Ferry clinic.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Thomas Romano, 72, of Wheeling, West Virginia, owned and operated a self-named pain management clinic where his clients traveled hundreds of miles to obtain prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Mount Vernon Police Register – Aug 15, 2022
Mount Vernon Police Register – Aug 15, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
July 10
An officer responded to the 400 block of East High Street in reference to a theft. This incident is under investigation and any further information will be supplemented into this report.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Increases Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program to $100 Million
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he is increasing the amount of violent crime reduction grant funding available to local law enforcement agencies by $42 million.
The funds added today increase the total amount of money available to law enforcement through the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program from $58 million to $100 million. … Read full story
Pizza Hut General Manager Position Available
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Mount Vernon, OH
Pizza Hut® Restaurant General Manager – Grow your career while making your customers and employees feel like family with smiles, teamwork, and dedication. If you are an experienced leader, it is time to start a career with us.… Read full story
USDA Recommends Adding Food Safety Items to Your Back-to-School List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 – On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe.
“Every day, parents focus on the health and safety of their children, and this focus includes how they prepare and pack lunches,” said Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S.… Read full story
Register Now for Free Dove Hunting Workshop in Central Ohio
DELAWARE, Ohio – Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning about dove hunting are encouraged to attend a free workshop provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife at the Delaware Wildlife Area shooting range on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8 a.m.
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Patrol OVI Sobriety Checkpoint in Franklin County Friday
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Franklin County Friday evening.
The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
“Based on provisional data, 413 people were killed in OVI-related crashes last year in Ohio.”… Read full story
Fredericktown Police Report – Aug 12, 2022
Fredericktown Police Report – Aug 12, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
July 31
Vandalism report on South Mulberry Street.
Vandalism report on Levering Drive.
Assisted the Knox Count Sheriff’s Office on Old Mansfield Road.
Trespassing complaint on Adena Court.… Read full story