MOUNT VERNON – A 21 year old woman was found dead Monday in a home on North West Street. Her family and friends don’t know what happened to her. KnoxPages.com is not releasing her name until MVPD releases information about this case. Crime tape surrounded the home Monday afternoon. Knox County Coroner Dr. Jennifer Ogle […]
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Alcohol suspected in car-buggy crash
FREDERICKTOWN – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a motor vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy. The crash occurred at 8:00 P.M. on Monday on Waterford Road (County Road 6) northwest of SR 13. Tammy L. Green, age 43, of Fredericktown was traveling southeast on Waterford Road in a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. Ms. […]
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Knox Co. law reports Aug. 22, 2017
FPD 8-19 Juvenile related complaint on Arrowhead Dr. Theft of cash from a vehicle on Columbus Rd. Theft of cash from a vehicle on Stadium Dr. Motorist assist on Mt. Vernon Ave. Suspicious persons on E. 6th St. Misuse of 911 system on Kokosing St. 8-20 Suspicious person on High St. Animal related complaint on […]
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Clouds partially obscure Solar Eclipse in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON – Clouds partially obscured the view of the Great American Solar Eclipse in Knox County Monday. Several public viewing events were held in the area including one at Wolf Run Park on Yauger Road. The Knox County Park District hosted the event at the park and provided the special glasses needed to view […]
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Knox Area Development Foundation receives grant from AEP Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Area Development Foundation of Knox County has been awarded a $10,000 grant for economic development by AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power. AEP Ohio awarded the grant to the Area Development Fund of Knox County through their Local Economic Assistance Program (LEAP). LEAP provides funding to help local communities […]
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Commissioners move to install gas pipeline on Fairgrounds Road
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — The county commissioners have agreed in principle to grant an easement to Ohio Cumberland Gas Co. for installation of a gas pipeline on Fairgrounds Road. The line will extend from 781 Fairgrounds Road, the former Seventh-day Adventist bookstore, to about 400 Fairgrounds Road. Mark Ramser of […]
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Local People: Sheila Mills hired by Touchpointe Marriage & Family Resources
MOUNT VERNON – TouchPointe Marriage & Family Resources welcomes Sheila Mills as a newly hired employee of the local faith-based non-profit. The TouchPointe organization was founded in 2010 and has grown tremendously in the last seven years. Executive Director, Dan Humphrey, says that with the launching of the KnoxWorks program, additonal paid staff is necessary […]
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Knox Co. law reports Aug. 21, 2017
Danville PD 8/16/2017 Suspicious person in the area of South Market Street. Suspicious male in the area of the Memorial Park. Missing Juveniles in the area of East South Street. Gas drive off from a South Market Street business. Attempted fraud South Richard street. Assisted State Probation East Walnut Street. Assisted Knox County Children services […]
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Downtown Mount Vernon restaurant closes
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – Downtown dining options diminished this weekend as Athens Greek Restaurant on the northwest corner of the Public Square closed their doors. The announcement was made on Facebook Saturday night. No specific reason was given in the post. Workers took down the Athens Greek restaurant signage Sunday afternoon […]
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MVPD interns recognized
MOUNT VERNON – The MVPD recognized interns Paige Wilt and Kirsten Allnut on Friday. They are assigned to various duties throughout the internship, such as assisting the administrative office maintain the file system, assisting with compiling and revising the MVPD’s policy and procedure manuals, and assisting the records department. Interns also have the opportunity to […]