FPD 9-20 Disturbance on Mt. Vernon Ave. Vehicle unlock on Village Pkwy. Juvenile related complaint on Stadium Dr. Motorist assist on St. Rt. 13 Theft on S. Main St. Disturbance on Zent Ave. Marcus Hoadley, Fredericktown, arrested for a probation violation MVPD 9/19/17 – Rayanne Crumet, 21, address unknown, was arrested on an outstanding […]
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Hiawatha Water Park/Pool attendance figures released
MOUNT VERNON – Numbers released by the city show fewer swimmers visited the Hiawatha Water Park/Pool this year than last. The attendance report indicates there were 52, 759 visitors to the pool in 2017. The number in 2016 was 65, 890. The pool was closed due to cool weater 10 days this year, 5 days […]
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Knox County Democrats recognize volunteers
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Democratic Party held its annual dinner Tuesday evening at the Glenn A. Gallagher Center. Attendees heard remarks from speakers including Congressioinal candidate Ken Harbaugh, who is running against incumbent Republican Bob Gibbs in November and former congressman, Kenyon graduate, and state Auditor candidate Zack Space. The party recognized the […]
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Knox Co. law reports Sept. 20, 2017
FPD 9-19 Traffic complaint on N. Mulberry St. Residential alarm on W. College St. Demetrice J. Tate, Fredericktown, citations for expired plates, driving under suspension, and possession of marijuana Juvenile related incident on High St. Commercial alarm on Stadium Dr. Assisted the Lexington Police Department on N. Main St. Animal related complaint on Erie St. […]
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U.S. Attorney General Sessions criticizes legalization of marijuana
(Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday criticized the legalization of marijuana in multiple states and warned that the federal law banning use and sale of the drug “remains in effect,” remarks that could stoke fears of a federal crackdown. “I’ve never felt that we should legalize marijuana,” Sessions said in response to […]
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Local musician records CD for children of all ages
MOUNT VERNON – Sarah Goslee Reed’s new CD, Sleep Like Fish, is ready for all ears and eyes! Ever since her granddaughter was born three years ago, Sarah has been wanting to record some of the songs she sang to her children when they were little. As she planned and thought about it, the project […]
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KCSO investigating death of 1 month old baby
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Knox County Coroner’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, is investigating the death of a one month old infant in a home on Wooster Road in Amity. KCSO deputies were dispatched to this home on Route 3, Wooster Road, shortly after […]
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Knox Co. law reports Sept. 19, 2017
KCSO 9/18/17 – Officers attempted to serve a juvenile arrest warrant on Crystal Ave. with the assistance of the Knox County Juvenile Probation Office. The juvenile fled on foot but was later apprehended and turned over to Juvenile Probation and served with the warrant. 9/18/17 – A complainant made contact with an officer at the […]
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Prospects for Riverbank Stabilization Grant look good
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Jeff Pickrell, water/wastewater superintendent, told County Commissioners Teresa Bemiller and Roger Reed on Tuesday that things look good for the county to receive a riverbank stabilization grant. Officials representing the Ohio Public Works Commission visited the site on Friday. The riverbank needing stabilized is near the Howard […]
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Local Business: Ribbon cut at North Main Cafe
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – A new place to grab a bite or a cup of coffee downtown is officially open. Friends, family and Chamber of Commerce ambassadors were on hand for the ribbon cutting at North Main Cafe, 108 N. Main Street Tuesday morning. The cafe is owned by Rachel Miller and […]