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The Delaware Public Health District is using new community health data to identify the issues it says will shape public-health priorities across Delaware County over the next several years. The health district released its 2026 Community Health Assessment this week, providing a look at the health conditions, behaviors and challenges reported by residents. The assessment found that while Delaware County …
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August, 2026
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13 August
Former Ashley Utility Clerk Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Stealing Utility Payments
A former utility clerk for the Village of Ashley will spend 180 days in jail after being convicted of stealing more than $70,000 in utility payments. Allison McClain was sentenced Monday in Delaware County Common Pleas Court following her guilty pleas to felony counts of theft in office and telecommunications fraud. In addition to the jail sentence, McClain was ordered …
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13 August
Richland County Secures 3,500 Tons of Road Salt After Two Failed Bidding Attempts
Richland County has secured 3,500 tons of road salt for the upcoming winter, but county officials say the supply situation remains a concern after two previous attempts to obtain salt failed. County Engineer Adam Gove said Tuesday that the state sought bids for road salt for a third time after a dozen Ohio counties, including Richland County, received no offers …
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13 August
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean to headline Global Citizen Festival
Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall
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12 August
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16
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12 August
Knox County Civil Air Patrol Trains for Real-World Search and Rescue Missions
A local Civil Air Patrol squadron is training for the possibility of being called upon to help find a missing person, locate a downed aircraft or respond to another emergency in Knox County and beyond. Members of the Capt. Peter Chapman II Composite Squadron recently conducted emergency-services training using a simulated missing-aircraft scenario. The exercise imagined a small Cessna departing …
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12 August
Knox Public Health Confirms Measles Case in County
Knox Public Health is notifying residents of a confirmed case of measles in a person currently residing in Knox County. According to a news release issued August 11, the laboratory-confirmed case was identified on August 3, 2026. The individual has since completed the required isolation period. Knox Public Health is working with the Ohio Department of Health and the individual’s …
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12 August
Mount Vernon Council Approves Founders Grove Housing TIF, Equipment Sale and $45,000 in Fund Transfers
Mount Vernon City Council has approved several pieces of legislation affecting city finances, public works equipment and a proposed residential development on Upper Gilchrist Road. The largest item involves a Tax Increment Financing agreement for the proposed Residences at Founders Grove development at 12050 Upper Gilchrist Road. According to Ordinance 2026-23, Residences at Founders Grove, LLC, acquired the property and …
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