By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — During a meeting of the Police, Fire and Civil Defense Committee on Monday, council members attempted to reconcile the city’s ordinance regarding the law director’s responsibilities with the Ohio Revised Code requirements. As a statutory city, Mount Vernon only has the powers and authority given to it […]
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Knox County law reports August 22, 2016
MVPD Incidents: At 2:55 a.m. on Friday, five counterfeit $1.00 bills were reported at the Duke & Duchess Shoppe on Coshocton Avenue. At 8:45 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at the Rite-Aid on Newark Road. A suspect entered the store, stole a Craig tablet valued at $149.00, and ran out […]
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Ohio Means Jobs Knox Center continues to face challenges
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Reporting to the Knox County Commissioners on Monday, Diana Williams, director of Ohio Means Jobs Knox Center (also known as Opportunity Knox), said the workforce development division continues to have success as well as face challenges. The special projects crew has generated $518.25 through the recycling of […]
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Electric costs to go down next year for residents in the city’s aggregation program
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Councilman John Booth told city council members on Monday night that they had options and good news regarding the city’s electric aggregation program. The good news is that when the city’s aggregation contract with AEP Energy expires in June 2017, the new rate will be lower. The […]
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Foundation Park Conservancy receives Ohio Arts Council grant
MOUNT VERNON – Foundation Park Conservancy is proud to announce that it has received a $4,800 grant from the Ohio Arts Council toward its free concert series. A portion of the funding will be used for this year’s events and a portion will be used for the 2017 series. The Ohio Arts Council is a […]
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Marijuana grow operations found in aerial search
MOUNT VERNON – Members of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Vernon Police Department, Adult Parole Authority, and Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification Thursday conducted an aerial sweep of Knox County for marijuana grow operations. Information for the grow locations came from several sources including Fredericktown Police, Danville Police, Mount Vernon P.D., the Sheriff’s […]
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McCutchen honored for dedication to Animal Shelter
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Commissioners honored Marla McCutchen on Thursday for her years of dedication to the Knox County Animal Shelter. McCutchen is stepping down as volunteer coordinator for the shelter but will continue in a volunteer role. “She has been a strong advocate for the dogs and […]
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Report of crypto at Hiawatha Water Park/Pool – hyperchlorination recommended
MOUNT VERNON – Following a single confirmed case of crypto in an individual who swam at Hiawatha Water Park and Pool, the Knox County Health Department has recommended that pool officials hyperchlorinate the pool. The health department was contacted by Mount Vernon city officials after notification from the affected individual. The hyperchlorination procedure was expected […]
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Knox County law reports August 19, 2016
FPD 8-18: Assisted the Sheriff’s Office on Zolman Rd.Assisted EMS personnel on Village Pkwy.Theft of fuel on N. Main St.Vandalism to a vehicle on N. Main St.Disturbance on Long St.Assisted the Sheriff’s Office on Mt. Gilead Rd.Jessa A. Stauffer, Fredericktown, citation for speedBilly J. Bryant, Mansfield, citation for OVI
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Cost of elections continues to rise due to voting equipment – including $3400 high speed letter opener
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Gearing up for the general election on Nov. 8, the Knox County Board of Elections is requesting an additional $51,500 from the Knox County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners had allocated $637,507. Meeting with the commissioners on Thursday, Kim Horn, director of the BOE, said the bulk […]