MOUNT VERNON — With 50 of 51 precincts reporting in by 9 p.m., it was clear that Republicans were going to win the four contested city council seats as well as the city treasurer’s position. Smiles, hugs and handshakes made the rounds in the upper room at The Alcove, where Republicans gathered to await the […]
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Enrollment Open for COTC Paramedic Certification at Knox Campus
NEWARK – Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is enrolling currently certified emergency medical technicians (EMT) who wish to advance their career in its upcoming evening Emergency Medical Services One-Year Paramedic Certificate program. Classes will be held Monday through Friday evenings beginning Jan. 8, 2018, and can be completed at the COTC Knox campus, 236 S. […]
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Around Ohio: 12 year old arrested for Inducing Panic
LANCASTER – Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen says his office has been working closely with the Administration of the Walnut Township School District regarding the threats emailed in to the school on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3, 2017. Sheriff Phalen advised that this morning, Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office arrested a 12 year […]
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County applying for grant to fund Infrastructure improvements in Pike Township
MOUNT VERNON — If the county is successful in finding grant money, Pike Township residents will have 15 pipes and culverts replaced next year. Amy Schocken of CDC of Ohio told the Knox County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that she will submit a $241,300 Critical Infrastructure Grant to the Ohio Development Services Agency this […]
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Law reports November 7, 2017
MVPD 11/6/17 – At approximately 8:21 A.M. an officer responded to a business on Columbus Road on a fraud complaint. A counterfeit $100 bill was taken as evidence and secured at the MVPD. The investigation is active and will be updated as it progresses. 11/6/17 – An officer was dispatched to the Mount Vernon Police […]
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“Staggering” drug case statistics released by Prosecutor’s Office
MOUNT VERNON – Despite five town hall meetings and additional efforts by law enforcement to combat the drug epidemic, the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office has released what they call “staggering” drug case statistics for this year. With two months left in 2017 there have been 91 meth cases. That surpasses the number of drug cases […]
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Greater Knox County elementary students fight hunger
KNOX COUNTY — Elementary school students are fighting hunger in Knox County. The 2015 Greater Knox County Food For The Hungry School Drive is underway with the sponsorship of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. Donations will benefit the 36th annual Food For The Hungry Drive. The children are demonstrating that you are never too young […]
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Grand Jury indictments Nov. 6, 2017
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Grand Jury indicted 20 defendants on Monday. Most of the charges are drug related. Ryan Llewelyn, 25, Failure to Provide change of Address, Felony 3rd Degree. Lisa M. Sharp, 27, Permitting Drug Abuse, Felony 5; 2 charges of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, Felony 3rd Degree Jacob D. Williams, 19, […]
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Author Colm Toibin to headline 2017 Kenyon Review Literary Festival
GAMBIER – Colm Tóibín, an acclaimed author whose novels include “Brooklyn,” “The Blackwater Lightship” and “The Master,” will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Kenyon Review Literary Festival, held Nov. 10-11. Tóibín is this year’s recipient of the Kenyon Review Award for Literary Achievement, chosen by Kenyon Review editors in conjunction with the Kenyon […]
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Law reports November 6, 2017
MVPD 11/2/17 – At approximately 2:41 A.M. an officer found the suspect in the area of W. High St. He was found to be in possession of a glass pipe with residue, a metal bowl, yellow container, rolling papers, a black Crown Royal bag, two clear zip-lock type bags and an orange zip-lock bag. The […]