By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — The 2,000 residents signed up with the city’s aggregate electric program will soon see a slight increase in their monthly bill. Beginning in September, AEP Energy will assess a capacity charge of three-tenths of one cent per 1,000 kilowatt hours. Mayor Richard Mavis said that for the […]
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Knox County Grand Jury indicts 23
MOUNT VERNON – A Howard man is facing multiple charges after a Coshocton Road traffic stop for allegedly driving 97 miles per hour by a Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Samuel D. Mories, II, 32, was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury recently for Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle, a fourth degree […]
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Local Red Cross volunteers head to Louisiana to help with flood relief efforts
NEWARK – The American Red Cross is helping thousands of people in Louisiana affected by the devastating flooding there, likely the worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. More than 500 disaster volunteers from all over the country are on their way to help in Louisiana. The Red Cross has also mobilized 60 disaster […]
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First city finance group meeting goes well
MOUNT VERNON — Mayor Richard Mavis said that the first meeting of the city finance study group went well, with 14 of the 16 members attending. Members heard an overview of the city’s various departments and learned the sources of the city’s revenue. Mavis said the group was put together “because we felt we survived” […]
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Knox County law reports August 17, 2016
FPD 8-16: Robert Smith, Mt. Vernon, summons for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Assisted EMS personnel on Colony Dr. Fire report on Taylor St. Drug related complaint on Salem Ave. Suspicious person on Long St. Gary D. Meachum, Fredericktown, citation for open container. Two reports of vandalism on Long St. Telephone harassment complaint on […]
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MVPD reports August 17, 2016
Arrests and Charges: Chase Sherman, 32, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday for assault and for domestic violence. James Duncan, 25, of Mount Vernon was charged at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday for domestic violence and for violating a temporary protection order. Traffic Citations: Faith Thorpe, 44, of Mount Vernon was charged […]
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Knox County Board of DD Raises Money for Danville PD K-9 Unit
By Chase Strawser, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities turned Ariel Foundation Park into a race course August 12 for their ‘Imagine the Possibilities” 1 Mile and 5K. The event was also a fund raiser with all proceeds from the race being donated to the Danville Police Department’s K-9 Unit. […]
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Knox County law reports August 16, 2016
MVPD Arrests and Charges: Carl Wells, 34, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 6:30 a.m. on Monday for a probation violation and for possession of drug abuse instruments.Patrick Underwood, 32, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 9:15 a.m. on Monday for domestic violence.Jay Beaver, 21, of Mount Vernon was charged at 11:35 a.m. on Monday […]
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Knox County law reports August 15, 2016
DPD Theft 08/08 – DPD responded to a theft on North Street Assist Citizen 08/08 – DPD responded to an assistance request on Mickley Street Theft 08/09- DPD responded to a theft report on South Street Vandalism 08/09 – DPD received a report of vandalism on Ross Street Theft 08/09 – […]
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Pharmacy burglary suspects caught on camera in Centerburg
CENTERBURG – Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer says deputies were dispatched this morning at approximately 5:15 a.m. to an alarm at Foster’s Pharmacy in Centerburg. Officers arrived at 5:17 and discovered the front door had been pried open. Initial information indicates that various medications including Adderall and Hydrocodone were taken. Surveillance photos submitted by KCSO […]