MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Health Department will host the last mid-week farmers’ market of the season on Tuesday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Students with the Mount Vernon High School FCCLA will provide activities for children involving apples. Activities will include apple tasting with different kinds of apples; a craft project; and an energy […]
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Children’s Resource Center re-energizes expansion plans
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Matthew Kurtz, director of Knox County Job & Family Services, told the county commissioners on Monday that local officials are “re-energizing” an expansion project at the Children’s Resource Center. The CRC is a joint effort between The Village Network and Knox County. Kurtz said the 20-year bond […]
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Mayor issues proclamation for Constitution Week
MOUNT VERNON — Mayor Richard Mavis has issued a proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week 2016. The proclamation reads: “Whereas, Sept. 17, 2016, marks the 229th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and “Whereas, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent […]
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Over 65,000 visit Hiawatha Water Park/Pool in 2016
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – The hot and humid weather this past summer meant more swimmers headed to the pool than last year. Mount Vernon Mayor Dick Mavis told KnoxPages.com in his media briefing this morning that 65,890 people came through the gate of Hiawatha Water Park/Pool this year. That figure compares […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 19, 2016
MVPD: Arrests/Citations/Charges: On 9/16/16, Jarrad Ray, 22, Follin Ave. was arrested for receiving stolen property.. On 9/16/16, Lyndsay Breigel, 22, Vale Avenue, Fredericktown was cited for assured clear distance ahead. On 9/16/19, Christopher Spaeth, 39, S. Park St. was charged with driving under suspension or revocation. On 9/17/16, Karlea Hanes, 21, N. Mulberry St was […]
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High School Football week 4 scoreboard
The Fredericktown Freddies beat Elgin on the road Friday night 49-20. Fredericktown is now 2-2 on the season. The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets lost in an away game at Uniontown Lake 20-3. The Jackets are now 1-3 on the season. Highland defeated East Knox 35-0 in Sparta. The Bulldogs are now 2-2. The Danville Blue […]
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Court House tours Saturday part of Ohio History Connection’s Open Doors Program
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Court House will be open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 17 as part of the Ohio History Connection’s Open Doors program. Beginning at 1 p.m., history seekers will be invited to explore the building. Court staff will be on hand to answer questions until the conclusion of the […]
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Around Ohio: First case of 2016 West Nile virus confirmed in horse
REYNOLDSBURG – The first positive case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an Ohio horse has been confirmed in 2016. Testing on samples taken from a seven-year-old Standardbred in Tuscarawas County confirmed the positive WNV diagnosis to the Ohio Department of Agriculture Sept. 12. The horse’s veterinarian first examined the animal Aug. 29. The animal […]
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United Way kicks off 2016 campaign with humorous “Good Morning Knox County”
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — In the style of the late Helen Zelkowitz, former radio host of WMVO Radio’s Coffee Cup, local United Way representatives used humor to highlight a serious issue when they kicked off the 2016 fundraising campaign on Friday morning. Streamed live from Foster Hall on the campus of […]
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Commissioners create new position, hire Booth as county administrator
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MONDAY — In an unforeseen move, the Board of Knox County Commissioners restructured the leadership of Knox County 9-1-1 and administrative support services for the commissioners. In a resolution adopted on Monday, the commissioners combined the two positions and hired Jason Booth as a new county administrator. Richard Dzik, director […]