FPD 6-7: Traffic complaint on Grant Dr. Juvenile related complaint on Long St. Traffic complaint on Watson St.
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Grand Jury indicts Price, 20 others, 2nd session scheduled due to high volume of cases
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Grand Jury indicted 21 people for felonies on Monday, and Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville reported that there will be a second grand jury session this month to take care of a high volume of cases. Richard C. McKee, 62, of Mount Vernon was indicted for Failure […]
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KCH honored with Mission: Lifeline achievement award
MOUNT VERNON – Knox Community Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the most deadly type […]
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Patrol locates driver involved in fatal hit-skip crash
KNOX COUNTY – Thanks to an anonymous tip, the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has located a driver involved with a fatal hit-skip on June 2. The crash occurred at approximately 11:48 p.m. in Knox County at the intersection of Beckley Road and Morris Township. The two vehicles – a pickup […]
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Danville welcomes new K-9 officer
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor DANVILLE –The Danville Police Department is still recovering from the devastating loss of Officer Tom Cottrell in January but is moving forward and has welcomed a new K-9 member to its ranks. A Belgian Malinois, named T.C. for Officer Cottrell, has been assigned to work with Sgt. Chad Lishness. Donations […]
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Knox County Law reports June 7, 2016
KCSO At 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, a victim reported that someone had broken the rear window of his vehicle while it was parked overnight on the 3700-block of Apple Valley Drive in Howard. At 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, a victim reported that someone had “messed around with the door to his camper” on the 2700-block […]
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2016 Turkey Festival 5k to benefit Officer Cottrell Children Scholarship Fund
DANVILLE –The Danville Lion’s Club will again host the annual 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, June 18, 2016 as part of the 2016 Danville-Howard Turkey Festival. The Lions have renamed the race the “Officer Tom Cottrell Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk.” Danville Police Officer Cottrell lost his life in the line of active duty on […]
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Knox County Law Enforcement reports June 6, 2016
FPD 6-4: Animal related complaint on Taylor St. Traffic complaint on State Route 13. Assisted EMS personnel on Salem Ave. Disturbance on S. Main St. Traffic control provided for Street Department on Mt. Vernon Ave.
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Friday accident claims life of Mount Vernon man
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 6:45 P.M. on Friday, June 3rd on US 3 at the intersection of Wells Road in Monroe Township. Arthur J. Bolduc, 85, of Mount Vernon, was operating a White 2006 Ford […]
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MVPD called to shooting on Howard Street
MOUNT VERNON – MVPD Chief Roger Monroe confirms that there was an a shooting incident in the 200 block of Howard Street Thursday night. The victim claimed he was shot in the arm after confronting a man who was breaking into his vehicle. It is unknown what exactly caused the injury or who. Chief Monroe […]