By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — A solution, albeit an unusual and perhaps temporary one, has been found to the frequent complaints about parking problems in front of the Post Office. Safety-service Director Joel Daniels said that resident Andrew Pike did some research and discovered there was no ordinance on the books regulating […]
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Coshocton Road assessment sparks controversy
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — City Council adopted legislation on Monday night authorizing an assessment of the traffic pattern on the Coshocton Avenue corridor, but not before the topic sparked a bit of controversy in a Finance and Budget Committee meeting. The city will contract with E.P. Ferris and Associates to assess […]
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Deboard honored for aiding police officer
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — When he answered a call to duty, Cpl. Michael Wheeler did not know the situation would quickly turn dangerous. Fortunately, Mount Vernon resident Dylan DeBoard was in the right place at the right time. In honor of DeBoard’s selfless act of bravery, Wheeler presented DeBoard with the […]
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Council agrees to pay portion of $34,000 assessment of Plaza building
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — On Monday, city council members agreed to contract with DLZ Architecture to assess the Plaza building at 5 N. Gay St. Tenants of the building include the city law director’s office, Mount Vernon Municipal Court, the Mount Vernon Police Department and office space. Rob Broeren, city law […]
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Foundation Park Conservancy Hires Executive Director and Park Manager
MOUNT VERNON – Ariel-Foundation Park’s visitors have benefitted recently from the addition of two new positions for the Foundation Park Conservancy. Carrie Haver has been named the Executive Director for the Foundation Park Conservancy and Scott Zimmerman the Park Manager. As Executive Director, Haver will oversee all marketing and promotions for the Foundation Park Conservancy […]
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Switch in dental plans estimated to save county 20%
MOUNT VERNON — After reviewing information shared by Frank Flaugher of Flaugher Insurance Services, the Knox County Commissioners elected to switch dental coverage for county employees to Delta Dental Plan. Sept. 1 is the target date for the change. Flaugher told the commissioners on Thursday that dental plans using the UCR (usual, customary and reasonable) […]
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MVPD thanks community for support
MOUNT VERNON – The MVPD utilized social media to thank the community for its support of the department in recent weeks. The post this morning said, “For the past couple of weeks this Department has had an overwelming amount of support from Pre-Schoolers, daycares, wives, businesses, and citizens…It has not gone unnoticed and is deeply […]
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County receives Auditor of State award with Distinction
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — A recent financial audit of Knox County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. The award is presented to local governments and school districts upon […]
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KCSO considering additional recovery program for addicts
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is taking another step to help addicts get the treatment they need to overcome their addictions. Sheriff David Shaffer told the Knox County Commissioners on Thursday that the Newark Police Department is having good success finding people who are ready to get […]
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Knox Chamber film premieres August 5th
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the film premiere, Uncommon Brilliance, which will be shown on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Memorial Theatre. The film will begin at 6:00pm and tickets for general admission are available at the Chamber office, 400 South Gay Street, and First-Knox National […]