FPD 9-5: Suspicious person on High St. Commercial alarm on Columbus Rd. Telephone harassment complaint on Mt. Vernon Ave. Civil issue on Colony Dr. Found property (cell phone) on Colony Dr. Found property (ID card) on St. Rt. 13 Juvenile related complaint on Struble Cir. Disturbance on Zent Ave. James W. Johnson, Fredericktown, citation for […]
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EK School Board appoints new member
HOWARD – The East Knox Board voted unanimously last week to appoint Matthew Schwartz to fill the unexpired term of former Board member Don Lemley who resigned. In a statement board president Dustin Buckingham said, “Mr. Schwartz is a life-long community member and positive role model who adds perspective from the southeastern area of our […]
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Kokosing River cleanup planned Saturday
MOUNT VERNON — As part of National River Cleanup, local citizens are banding together to tackle litter in the Kokosing River. The Kokosing State Scenic River Rally Committee will conduct a river cleanup with the help of approximately 30 volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 17. “The Kokosing State Scenic River Rally Committee is dedicated to protecting […]
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High School Football week 2
MOUNT VERNON – It was the first home game for the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets this season and things looked good in the first half as Mount Vernon kept the Newark Wildcats scoreless until 1:33 left in the first half. The Jackets’ Kaden Daniels scored first on a corner route pass from QB Jaxon Gregory […]
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Broeren offers short-term solution for prosecuting cases that arise in villages
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — City Law Director Rob Broeren met with the Knox County Commissioners on Thursday to discuss the duties of his position as they relate to cases originating throughout the county. He also offered a short-term solution for prosecuting cases that originate in the county’s four villages. “The law […]
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Tax change to cost county $500,000
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com MOUNT VERNON — Federal regulators have ordered the state of Ohio to discontinue a sales tax imposed in 2009 on services performed by Medicaid managed-care organizations. The change will hit counties, including Knox County, hard. “The federal government is telling us [the state] can no longer tax those services,” said Commissioner […]
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County’s increasing drug problem affecting children
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — County officials got a glimpse Thursday of how the county’s increasing drug problem affects children, and the picture is disturbing. Twins born addicted to drugs, children with lice and spiders in their ear and a 2-year-old left alone at home are but a few examples Probate/Juvenile Judge […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 1, 2016
FPD 8-31: Open burn on N. Pleasant St. Commercial alarm on S. Main St. Theft of motorcycle parts on Colony Dr. Joseph J. Mortellaro, Mt. Vernon, citation for speed. 8-30: Assisted EMS personnel on Miami Ave. Commercial alarm on W. Sandusky St. Commercial alarm on S. Main St. Disturbance on N. Main St. Vandalism on […]
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Dan Emmett Festival car & motorcycle shows rescheduled for Oct. 2
MOUNT VERNON – For the first time in history, the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival Car and Motorcycle Shows were rained out! But don’t worry, you still have a chance to take home a trophy! Whether you turn the crank or the key to get here, you don’t want to miss out on the […]
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Commissioners recognize Hunger Action Month
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — On Thursday, the Knox County Commissioners highlighted the role public awareness plays in fighting hunger by proclaiming September as Hunger Action Month. They also acknowledged the efforts of 20 local organizations that provide meals to Knox County residents. Joy Harris of Interchurch Social Services accepted the proclamation. […]