By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – It’s three years and three months behind bars for the local woman who harbored a murderer who eventually plead guilty to killing his mother and girlfriend last September. Ashli Price, 30, was sentenced Friday by Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster to 30 months for […]
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Knox County law reports July 21, 2016
MVPD Arrests and Charges: James Duncan, 25, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday for domestic violence and for criminal damaging or endangerment. Traffic Citations: Daniel Wood, 18, of Mount Vernon was cited at 6:35 a.m. on Wednesday for speeding. Daniel Fowler, 44, of Mansfield was cited at 11:50 a.m. […]
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Knox County law reports July 20, 2016
MVPD Arrests and Charges: William Burke, 36, a homeless man, was arrested at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday on an outstanding warrant. Kimberly Orndoff, 51, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday for domestic violence. Traffic Citations: Carrie Kearns, 32, of Cardington was arrested at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday for an […]
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Letter to the KP Editor – Injustice for victim and community in Swartz case
To the KP Editor: Last month, 37-year-old Curt Swartz was found not guilty of raping his 13-year-old niece. Based on the evidence, I believe that he should have found guilty. With due respect to the jury which heard all of the evidence presented during the two days of trial, I believe that their determination – […]
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Summer Fest brings Knox County Board of DD together with individuals and their families.
By Chase Strawser, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities organized their third annual Summer Fest event in Ariel-Foundation Park on Tuesday. The event benefits individuals who receive services from the Board of Developmental Disabilities, their families, as well as employees, and affiliates of the Board. The event is organized every […]
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Animal Shelter friends encourage you to vote for your favorite dog
MOUNT VERNON – The Friends of the Knox County Animal Shelter encourage you to buy into their election. During the Dan Emmett Festival in downtown Mount Vernon, you can vote for your favorite shelter dog. In fact, you can BUY this election. Vote as often as you like, with your pocketbook. Shelter dog calendar – photo […]
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MVHS guidance office volunteer controversy deemed “misunderstanding”
By Chase Strawser, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON – A few community members articulated support for Blake Fritz, a volunteer in the MVHS guidance office, during the public input portion of Monday night’s Mount Vernon School Board meeting. Plans to relocate and redefine Fritz’s position as a volunteer in the school were interpreted by some as […]
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Commissioners briefed on Ohio EPA customer outreach
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Joy Padget of the Office of Outreach and Customer Support with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency spoke to the county commissioners on Monday about programs offered by the EPA. Noting that most people are aware of the regulatory side of the EPA, Padget said she wanted to […]
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Two KCSO officers receive Sergeant Promotions
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announces the promotions of two officers, Danial Bobo and Damon Roberts. Sheriff David Shaffer says Detective Bobo began his career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 2002. Dan worked in the Jail and Patrol Divisions prior to his current assignment to investigate crimes against children. Damon […]
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Knox County law reports July 18, 2016
FPD 7-17: Suspicious person on W. College St.Traffic complaint on St. Rt. 13Assisted the squad on Arrowhead Dr. 7-15: Trash complaint on S. Main St. MVPD Arrests and Charges:Charles Rush, 33, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, for theft of a laptop.Lexus Robinson, 22, of Mount Vernon was […]