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08/23/2026 · Guernsey County
US Conducts 13th Night Strike in Regional Waters
The United States Central Command announced its 13th night strike against Houthi targets. Officials state the action aims to reduce threats to civilian and commercial shipping in the region. These operations follow recent disruptions to international shipping lanes.
Houthi Group Threatens Shipping in Key Route, Raises Conflict Concerns
A group based in Yemen and supported by Iran has issued threats regarding Saudi vessels in a crucial shipping lane. This development prompts discussions about potential economic effects and regional stability.
08/21/2026
U.S. Implements New Visa Restrictions Targeting Cybercrime, Sextortion
The U.S. government announced a new visa restriction policy on July 23, 2026, targeting individuals linked to cybercrime, including online investment scams and sextortion. The policy extends to immediate family members of those implicated. Officials cite online investment scams defrauding U.S. citizens of at least $10 billion in 2024.
08/21/2026
U.S. Military Enhances Regional Posture Amid Middle East Tensions
The U.S. military has increased its operational capacity in the Middle East. This decision follows a reported attack in Jordan and ongoing incidents involving commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
08/21/2026
Federal Judge Broadens Injunction Against Mail-in Voting Restrictions
A federal judge expanded an existing block on a key component of President Trump's order concerning mail-in voting. The ruling prevents the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out related directives across all states.
08/23/2026
National Guard Presence Continues in Washington D.C.
Thousands of National Guard troops remain deployed in Washington D.C., nearly a year after their initial activation. Their ongoing presence has become a regular feature of the city's environment. This extended deployment prompts discussion about its long-term implications for the nation's capital.
08/23/2026
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Libby/Overdrive Digital Collection Now your library never closes! Browse, check out, and download audiobooks, and eBooks, right to your home computer or mobile device! Libby by OverDrive Borrow ebooks, and audiobooks, to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. It’s free and easy to get started. Learn more about getting started with the Libby App. If you are accessing via the Libby app on your mobile device and don’t already have the Libby app, download it from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Access the Libby/Overdrive collection through Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks at libbyapp.com Need help? View our Libby instructional pamphlet, produced by staff members of the Monroe County Library System. Check out the Libby Help Center for step-by-step instructions for getting started, sending books to Kindle (US only), placing holds on titles, and much more! Having trouble with your account in Libby? Reach out to Library staff via our Overdrive, Libby, and Library Account Support Form View our instructional pamphlets produced by staff members of the Monroe County Library System OverDrive Read and OverDrive Listen pamphlet eBooks for Amazon Kindle pamphlet eBooks for Nook & Adobe Compatible e-Readers Visit Overdrive’s website for additional assistance Having trouble with your account in Overdrive? Reach out to Library staff via our Overdrive, Libby, and Library Account Support Form Replacement Library Card? Don’t lose access to your checked-out items and holds! If you were issued a new library card number and need to transfer your checkouts and holds to your new account, please contact support. FAQ’s Am I connected to the right Library System? We get this question often. When you first log into the Libby app or Overdrive with your library card, you will be instructed to select your library/ library system Be sure to connect to the correct Monroe County Library system (NY). One easy giveaway is that our library system connection does not ask for a PIN when connecting to Libby/Overdrive. Can I recommend a title for my library? Yes, title additions can be recommended by visiting your local MCLS Member library, sending a title request using our Comments, Suggestions, and Feedback form, or adding a “Notify Me” tag to titles of interest in the Libby App. Signing out– If you want to sign out of Libby (and remove your data from your device), you can remove your library cards or reset the app. You may want to do this if you’re using a shared device (such as a public computer at the library). What happens when my hold becomes available? Users will receive a notification when their hold becomes available. They’ll have 3 days to borrow it, or they can choose to have it delivered later. If a user has a hold delivered later, they’ll keep their place in the holds list, but the hold will go to the next person in line. Learn more about Notifications How do I access the “supplemental downloadable PDF” noted for an audiobook? If the publisher provided an accompanying PDF file, it will be available through https://libraryweb.overdrive.com/; this feature is not yet available through Libby. You can download the supplementary content from our OverDrive website on a computer and use the free Adobe Digital Editions software to open it. There’s usually a little paperclip icon with the audiobook when you check out the title if there is supplemental material included. More on how to download supplemental materials via OverDrive can be found here. Find more FAQ’s for Libby
Licking County Commissioners Meeting Schedule Announced
Licking County Board of Commissioners Meetings The Licking County Board of Commissioners typically holds its regular meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM in the John P. Caren Boardroom, Room 103 of the Jane P. Black Government Center, 20 S. Second Street, Newark, OH. The specific schedule and any special meeting notices can be found on the county calendar. Agendas are posted prior to the meetings, and minutes are made available after approval. These meetings cover a wide range of county operations, including budget approvals, public hearings, and the consideration of various county matters. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the democratic process.
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