MOUNT VERNON – MVFD Chief Chad Christopher says a firefighter injured his right ankle while battling flames at a house fire in the 800 block of West Vine Street Sunday afternoon. At 3:08 p.m. crews from MVPD and Fredericktown Fire and EMS were dispatched to the two-story residence. When they arrived firefighters found heavy smoke […]
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Knox County law reports October 3, 2016
KCSO On 9/30/16, A deputy was dispatched to a Centerburg address on a complaint of damages to a mailbox. Homeowner was advised a report would be made. On 9/30/16, a complaint was made by a Frazeysburg resident of unknown person(s) being in her car and backyard shed. Victim chased suspect from the property. On […]
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Around Ohio: Highway Patrol identifies suspect in I-71 rest stop shooting
DELAWARE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting which occurred in the rest area on Interstate 71 shortly after 11 a.m. in Delaware County on October 2. The suspect, Shawn A. Johnson, 25, of Westerville, fired several shots at a vehicle, striking the victim. Both Johnson and the victim were standing outside […]
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Around Ohio: College of Wooster student shot at I-71 rest stop in Delaware County
DELAWARE – A College of Wooster student was shot at a rest stop on northbound I-71 Sunday morning. He is being treated at a Columbus hospital and at last report was in critical condition. The Interfaith Campus Ministries at Wooster reported the student’s shooting on their Facebook page. Sunday afternoon the College identified the victim […]
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Foster Parent Orientation set for Nov. 7, Knox County’s most vulnerable kids need help
MOUNT VERNON – If you have ever considered providing a temporary home to a child in need, now is an opportune time to come forward. Knox County Children and Family Services are experiencing a shortage of foster homes. Are you willing to help Knox’s most vulnerable kids? Knox County Children and Family Services Division is […]
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Road work to affect traffic on Commerce Drive
MOUNT VERNON – The city engineer’s office says Commerce Drive will be closed at State Route 13/Newark Road beginning at 6 a.m. Monday October 3, 2016 for four weeks. The closure is due to road improvements and traffic light installation. The contractor for this project is Law General in St. Louisville, Ohio. Please use Progress […]
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High School Football week 6 scoreboard
The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets (1-5) were unable to score Friday night at home vs. Hilliard Darby (2-4) . Darby beat the Jackets 42-0. The rain soaked game was called with 1:49 left after Mount Vernon senior Cody Valrance was injured. The Mount Vernon News is reporting that Valrance dislocated his elbow and is out for […]
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Soroptimist accepting applications for education grant
MOUNT VERNON – Soroptimist International Clubs in the Midwestern Region are accepting applications for the Virginia M. Wagner Education Grant. The Mount Vernon Club award is $1000 to a woman in the community currently attending college or university, working toward a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree in her chosen field. Award winners advance to the […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 30 2016
FPD 9-29: Disturbance on E. Sandusky St. Traffic complaint on St. Rt. 13 Suspicious person on Colony Dr. Assisted the Sheriff’s Office on Sparta Rd. Found property (bicycle) on S. Main St. KCSO On 9/28/16, a Howard resident stated that an unknown person used her debit card to make a purchase. Complainant did contact […]