By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — The county commissioners voted on Thursday to raise the county sales tax, but conflicting state laws leave Knox County in a bind. The commissioners originally planned to impose the tax this month. When the Ohio House overrode Gov. John Kasich’s veto of a provision to replace money […]
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Knox Co. law reports Oct. 6, 2017
KCSO 10/5/17 – A complainant reported to the KCSO that his all terrain vehicle was stolen from his property near Artanna off of Millersburg Rd. The ATV was chained to a post at his grain bins. There are no suspects and nothing to report at this time. Fredericktown PD 10-5 Commercial alarm on High St. […]
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Residents offer ideas to improve downtown Mount Vernon
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — About 50 residents turned out Tuesday night to record their ideas and thoughts about what downtown Mount Vernon should look like in the next 10 to 20 years. Calling the workshop the “first and long time coming” meeting to determine what the downtown area will look like, […]
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Local Business: Rural King to locate in Mount Vernon
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA — Regency Properties, a commercial real estate company specializing in county seat communities, announces the addition of Rural King at Knox Village Square in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Rural King is leasing approximately 94,374 square feet of space. The Rural King store will move into the old K-Mart location which closed several months ago. […]
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Local People: Fredericktown resident receives Certified Court Executive credential
COLUMBUS – Fredericktown resident Diane Randall was among 43 court administrators, clerks, chief probation officers, and program managers from courts throughout Ohio to receive the Certified Court Executive credential on Friday, September 15, from the Court Management Program (CMP). The program was developed by the Institute for Court Management, the educational arm of the National […]
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Local People: Knox Community Hospital adds Amy Flammer, MD to staff
MOUNT VERNON – The Department of Specialty Care—OB/GYN at Knox Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Amy Flammer. She joins Drs. Paul Prior and Kristen Witham, and certified nurse midwife Amanda Poorman at the office on the hospital campus, 1320 Coshocton Road. Dr. Amy Flammer – submitted photo A native […]
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Teen Advisory Council accepts donation from Knox DD
MOUNT VERNON – In partnership with many local organizations, Knox DD hosted its annual 5K/1-mile walk/run on Saturday, August 12th. Every year, Knox County Board of DD selects a local organization to receive proceeds from the event. The Teen Advisory Council (TAC), Knox County’s youth-led prevention group, was honored to be selected as the beneficiary […]
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Knox Co. law reports Oct. 5, 2017
Fredericktown PD 10-4 Traffic complaint on S. Chestnut St. Lost property (wallet) on Colony Dr. Civil matter on Colony Dr. Mental health related incident on Colony Dr. MVPD 10/3/17 – An officer responded to a call from Dr. Ogle’s office on S. Mulberry St. on a found drug complaint. When the officer arrived he […]
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At-large council candidates asked about drug epidemic, finances, traffic
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Five at-large candidates vying for three Mount Vernon City Council positions fielded questions Tuesday night before an audience of around 80 people. An additional 87 unique IPs logged on to watch a live stream of the event. Incumbents John Booth (D) and Janis Seavolt (R) seek re-election. […]
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Officials explain need for 1/2% income tax hike
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — At a public forum on Tuesday night, city officials had the chance to make their case for a ½ percent income tax levy that’s on the Nov. 7 ballot. Auditor Terry Scott, Mayor Richard Mavis and Councilman Sam Barone answered questions from a panel of media […]