MOUNT VERNON – After much thought and discussion, the Heritage Centre Association Board has determined that the time has come to re-evaluate the structure of the Downtown Manager position. Norita Hissong has held the position since March 2015. HCA board president Mike Hillier issued a news release saying Hissong “brought some talents to the position […]
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Knox County law reports August 3, 2016
KCSO At 10:55 a.m. on Monday, a victim reported that someone had used two of her credit cards to make purchases out of state between July 25 and August 1, 2016. She requested a police report for her credit card companies. At 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Floyd E. Llewellyn, Jr., 48, a homeless man, […]
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Judge will rule on Jones’ change of venue request
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville confirms that the attorney representing the man accused in the shooting death of a Danville police officer has filed a motion for change of venue. That means Attorney William Mooney wants the jury trial for Herschel Jones to take place outside of […]
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Free All Ages Prom coming to Ariel Foundation Park
MOUNT VERNON – Dress up or dress down and relive your high school days at Ariel-Foundation Park for a night full of food, live music, and dancing at the All-Ages Prom. Plan an impromptu class reunion with live dance music provided by the Foundation Park Conservancy on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Ariel-Foundation Park. Food and […]
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Guest Column – State Representative Margaret Ann Ruhl
Guest Column from State Representative Margaret Ann Ruhl – Beating the Heat as Summer Winds Down We all are aware of what summers in Ohio are like—hot, humid, sunny, and stormy, all in one. This summer, however, the state has been hit by a heat wave unlike any we have seen in a long time. With […]
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Just Breathe Salt Rooms offers unique health business in Bellville
BELLVILLE — Salt therapy has become a widespread practice in Europe and has spread to America. German doctor K.H. Spannahel first made the connection of expanded breathing capabilities during World War II. In 1949, he observed those who hid in the salt mines during the War had experienced respiratory benefits. These benefits include help with […]
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Knox County law reports August 1, 2016
FPD 7-31:Domestic violence on Zent Ave.Hunter L. Phillips, Fredericktown, arrested for domestic violence and assaultCivil issue on S. Chestnut St.Non-injury vehicle crash on High St. 7-30:Dennis L. Carte, Bellville, citation for speedSuspicious person on Long St.Dakota D. Eckert, Fredericktown, summons for aiding and abetting a juvenile in a curfew violationWell-being check on Columbus Rd.Disturbance on W. […]
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City agrees to provide EMS coverage for Liberty Township
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — City Council agreed at its July 25 meeting to provide fire and EMS coverage for Liberty Township. Coverage hinges on Liberty Township residents voting to give the money generated by a 5.5-mill fire levy to the city rather than to the Central Ohio Joint Fire District. Initial […]
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Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled in August
MOUNT VERNON – The local American Red Cross – Knox County has scheduled blood drives throughout the area for blood donations in the month of August. For questions contact 1-800-REDCROSS (733-27567) or visit redcrossblood.org Monday August 1, 2016The Ohio Eastern Star Home1451 Gambier Rd.Mt. Vernon OH 430501pm to 7pm Tuesday August 2, 2016Thrall Lodge #17016 E. […]
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Knox County Landmarks Foundation to Reveal 2016 “Endangered Landmarks List”
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Landmarks Foundation (formerly Renaissance Foundation) is hosting a public meeting to report on its efforts, recognize local contributions and solicit public input on August 7th at 7pm at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel. The public is invited to hear the Foundation’s “2016 Endangered Landmarks List”. The purpose of this list […]