Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

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With the recent cold streak, ice has begun to form on area lakes, ponds and rivers. With the ice formation and continued cold temperatures, now is the perfect time to go ice fishing. Most area waters have thick enough ice to accommodate this winter activity.
Division of Watercraft Officer Andy Foos demonstrates how to safely survive a crash through the ice. Foos is using two screwdrivers attached with a string to help pull himself out of the water, so he can get to land.
Joe Huddleston
Updated:10:40 am

Ice fishing a fun way to beat winter blahs

With the recent cold streak, ice has begun to form on area lakes, ponds and rivers. With the ice formation and continued cold temperatures, now is the perfect time to go ice fishing. Most area waters have thick enough ice to accommodate this winter activity.

Joe Huddleston

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Updated:10:31 am

Peanut butter recalls affecting pet products

The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Health announced Wednesday to county health commissioners that the PetSmart pet product corporation is recalling seven types of dog biscuits under its Grreat Choice brand name.

Kimberly Orsborn

Peanut Butter Recall Product List –FDA.gov

Peanut Butter Recall Product List (Pet food) –FDA.gov

Updated:10:32 am

Veterans discuss moving from Service Center

Overflowing their current second-floor office in the Knox County Service Center on East High Street, Veterans Services personnel approached the county commissioners Thursday with news of an unexpected opportunity.

Mark S. Jordan

Updated:10:29 am

MV has new plan for kindergartens during delays

Ohio weather is unpredictable and sometimes treacherous, and, to ensure student safety, school districts often have to make judgment calls about closing schools or delaying the start of the school day.

Pamela Schehl

Updated:9:46 am
Pedestrians looking to cross the viaduct across the Kokosing River  are in for a nasty journey.
Virgil Shipley

What a mess

Pedestrians looking to cross the viaduct across the Kokosing River are in for a nasty journey.

Virgil Shipley

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