MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports after their respective shifts. JULY 17 — Deputies were dispatched to a residence on East St. in Danville. The complainant advised she wanted to report her juvenile son having possession of marijuana. A report was generated and sent to the Juvenile Prosecutor. — A Knox […]
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Cristia Jeane Small
Cristia Jeane Small, age 66, of Gambier, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Cristia was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. She supported her children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors. Cristia will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was born on […]
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Mount Vernon Police reports July 12 to 16
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from July 12 to 16. These reports include offenses, arrests and citations. MV Police Offense Reports July 12-16 MV Police Citations July 13 to 16 MV Police Registry July 12 to 16
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports: July 14 to 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports after their respective shifts. JULY 14 — Complainants came to the Knox County Sheriff’s to report that their daughter was in a mental health crisis and they needed help with the situation. Deputies responded to the residence, the daughter was pink slipped and taken to […]
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Experience Mount Vernon presents August First Friday sponsored by Griffin Insurance
MOUNT VERNON – The community is invited to a a DOGGONE good time on Aug. 4th from 6 to 9 p.m. for August Friday sponsored by Griffin Insurance. August First Friday will feature WNZR’s annual “Dogs Days of Summer” dog costume parade along South Main Street to Public Square. The streets are sure to be […]
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Janet Marsell
Judith “Judy” Marsell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a passionate sports fan, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but her memory will forever remain a cherished part of their lives. Born on August 15, 1938, in […]
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Ricky “Rick” W. Lanning
Ricky “Rick” W. Lanning, 72, of Mount Vernon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He was born on November 23, 1950 in Mount Vernon to the late Bernard and Helen (Ackerman) Lanning. Rick was a superintendent for Hospitality Groups Construction. Before working in the construction business, Rick was a Meat […]
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GALLERY: Day 3 of Inkcarceration
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From rage to devilish elation to joy: a journalist’s observation of emotions at Inkcarceration
MANSFIELD — Even the happiest person feels rage — and it has to go somewhere. For the black-haired, pale skinned woman wearing a scanty skirt, lace pantyhose and graphic tee, it went into a blue barf bag at the medical tent: a violent purge of not-fully digested who-knows-what. “Do you guys have ear plugs?” I […]
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Kathleen Weaver
Kathleen R. Weaver, 76, of Mount Vernon passed away on July 9, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1946, to Arthur and Lucy Brownfield in Columbus, OH. Kathy was a longtime member of Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene. Kathy served on the Advisory Board of Starting Point here in Mount […]