MOUNT VERNON – Continued trapping and testing of mosquitoes in Knox County has resulted in more mosquitoes being positively identified with West Nile Virus (WNV). The latest infected insects were found in mosquito traps placed in Fredericktown in mid-August. This is the second time mosquitoes with WNV have been found in Fredericktown which also yielded […]
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Davis promoted at First-Knox
MOUNT VERNON – First-Knox National Bank promoted one associate at the August board meeting. Jessica Davis was promoted to administrative officer, mortgage lending. “Jessica has been with First-Knox over 15 years,” stated Vickie A. Sant, president of First-Knox National Bank. “She has held a number of roles that have honed her customer service and lending […]
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Knox Co. law reports Sept. 1, 2017
MVPD 8/30/17 – Officers were dispatched to a W. Vine St. address on a report of domestic violence. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence along with a probation holder. 8/31/17 – An officer was dispatched to a W. Sugar St. address for a vehicle that had been gone through. There are currently no suspects. […]
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Commissioners meet with Trump administration officials in DC
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County commissioners said their meetings on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., with officials from the Trump Administration were worthwhile and productive. Topics discussed include nuclear, waterways, infrastructure and agriculture. Commissioners Teresa Bemiller, Thom Collier and Roger Reed, along with about 80 other Ohio commissioners, met with […]
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Volunteers honored at First Friday
MOUNT VERNON – Mayor Richard Mavis announced the 2017 Volunteers of the Year last evening at First Friday festivities on the Public Square. Over the years, residents serving on boards, commissions, or in the community have been recognized for their contributions. This year’s honorees are Greg Drabick, John Owens, Dan Humphrey, Steve Tier, and Terry […]
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Knox Co. law reports Aug. 31, 2017
KCSO 8/30/17 – The complainant advised that person(s) unknown had removed his aluminum trailer from his yard. This happened sometime in the past week. The complainant added that he did not give anyone permission to take the trailer. The trailer was entered into LEADS as stolen. 8/30/17 – An officer made contact with a complainant […]
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Local residents donate to Harvey relief
MOUNT VERNON – Nate Thomas of Fredericktown used to live in Houston. As news of the devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey continues to reveal the magnitude of the flooding wrought by the storm Nate decided he needed to do something. On Wednesday he put out a call for donations of non-perishable items that would go […]
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KCSO & MVPD collaborate on W. Gambier Street arrest
MOUNT VERNON – On Wednesday August 30, 2017 Knox County Sheriff’s Office detectives, assisted by the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit arrested 27 year old Rockey Clark of West Gambier Street in Mount Vernon. Rockey Clark – Knox County Jail photo The arrest was part of multiple ongoing drug investigations that are being conducted […]
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MVHS grad experiences Hurricane Harvey up close
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — When Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast on Friday, Mount Vernon grad Mariah Lindsey was in the thick of things. The Category 4 storm hit Corpus Christi, Texas, just before 10 p.m. on Aug. 25. Lindsey, a patrol officer for the Corpus Christi Police Department, was on […]
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Training event offered for business owners and HR managers on employee retention
MOUNT VERNON – Turnover is a common dilemma for many local businesses. Knox County Workforce Development (WorkDev) is sponsoring a 4 hour training event for business owners and Human Resources Managers presenting solutions for employee retention. The training will feature expert consultant Andrea Applegate who will present cost effective strategies that companies can implement to […]