By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Knox County 9-1-1 received a $500,000 grant that will make transitioning to a new Multi-Agency Radio Communication System even more feasible than before. 9-1-1 Director Richard Dzik told the Knox County Commissioners this morning that rather than financing $922,000 over eight years as anticipated, 9-1-1 will finance […]
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Seven sentenced on felonies, Price’s bond revoked
MOUNT VERNON – Seven defendants were sentenced Friday by Judge Otho Eyster in the Knox County Court of Common Pleas. Ashli N. Price was also in court for a bond revocation hearing. The Court granted the revocation and Price will be held in the Knox County Jail without bond until her sentencing for […]
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Knox County Law Enforcement reports June 3, 2016
MVPD Arrests and Charges: Carl Wells, 34, of Mount Vernon was arrested at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday on an outstanding warrant. Traffic Citations: April Young, 31, of Mount Vernon was cited at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday for operating a vehicle without a license and for making an illegal turn at an intersection. Accidents: At 4:10 […]
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Motorcyclist dies following hit/skip accident
MOUNT GILEAD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit/skip two vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 11:48 p.m. June 2nd on Upper Fredericktown Road at the intersection of Beckley Road in Morris Township. Jordan Pauley, 20, of Mount Vernon, was operating a maroon 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster northbound on Upper Fredericktown […]
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Tech and fitness collide for library’s Summer Reading Program
MOUNT VERNON – Technology and fitness collide for this year’s Adult Summer Reading Program “Exercise Your Mind—Read!” at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street. First, participants can sign up at the main library for the Get Moving Knox County: A Million Steps Initiative to get moving (walk, bike, […]
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Investigators say Shirley Avenue apt. fire was set
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – Investigators looking into Wednesday morning’s apartment fire on Shirley Avenue are seeking tips from the public. The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire & Explosion Investigation Bureau is requesting information regarding the blaze now determined to be arson. The fire was reported at 4:30 a.m. at 213 […]
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Three sentenced on felonies for OVI, Cocaine and Heroin possession
MOUNT VERNON – Three defendants were sentenced Friday by Judge Otho Eyster in the Knox County Court of Common Pleas. Terry T. Barker, 35, of Columbus, was sentenced for Possession of Cocaine, a third-degree felony, and Possession of Heroin, a fourth-degree felony. Barker was charged as the result of a traffic stop. Barker will serve […]
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Memorial Day ceremony speaker urges crowd to take action
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – Memorial Day was celebrated in the usual way thanks to the locals who make up the patriotic memorial committee. The parade proceeded down East High Street featuring veterans, elected officials, police and fire vehicles, baton twirlers, cub scouts, girl scouts, softball players, the MVHS band, beautiful […]
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Author John Temple to sign book American Pain at Paragraphs
MOUNT VERNON – John Temple will sign his book, American Pain, at Paragraphs Bookstore 229 S. Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon on Monday, June 13, 2016 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The book was a runner up for an Edgar Award in the true crime category and has been optioned by Warner Brothers for a […]
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Price in Knox County jail for drug possession
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – The woman who investigators say hid double murderer Travis Bonham after he killed his mother and girlfriend in Mount Vernon last year was taken to the Knox County jail on unrelated charges over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to the jail’s inmate roster, Ashli Price, […]