MOUNT VERNON — Two people were arrested after local authorities served a search warrant Monday at a residence on Cornish Road. Colton Pelton, 24, and Kerie Watson, 36, were each placed in custody, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office press release. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Unit, assisted […]
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Kenyon College announces $50 million scholarship initiative to increase access
GAMBIER — A new five-year $25 million matching grant will create roughly 50 new scholarships annually for students with limited financial resources and those who are ineligible for government aid. Kenyon is one of five highly selective liberal arts colleges chosen to partner with the Schuler Education Foundation in the first year to provide new […]
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Discover 10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s at Oct. 7 meeting in Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN – The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s for interested community members. The program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fredericktown United Methodist Church, 123 Columbus St. “This program is our most important community program,” says Pam […]
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Man charged after alleged kidnapping found dead from apparent suicide in Ashland jail cell
ASHLAND — Jail officials found an inmate dead in his cell early Tuesday, a press release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said. Officials said Mark Simon, 43, was found in his cell “sitting on the toilet with what appeared to be his bed sheet tied to the ventilation grate and other end tied around […]
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AMG expansion to add 21 new jobs
MOUNT VERNON — A $1.1 million expansion project at AMC Industries will create 21 new jobs in Knox County. Doug Spangler, president of AMG, anticipates completing the expansion by November. Funding for the project includes $475,000 through Ohio’s Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program and $25,000 through the Knox County Revolving Loan Fund. The […]
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Danville law report: Sept. 20 – 27, 2021
DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Sept. 20 Suspicious person – Danville-Amity Road at Apple Valley Road. Sept. 21 Harassment – W. Rambo St.Suspicious person – Bridge of Dreams Hunter Rd. Sept. 22 Report of a three-legged goat loose – 200 block of E. Walnut St.Unwanted prescription drugs gathered to be destroyed.Trespassing – 20000 block of Flat Run […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Sept. 27 – 28, 2021
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sept. 27 Deputies were connected via telephone to the complainant about a parking complaint. The complainant’s ex-girlfriend had abandoned a vehicle on his property and he could not get it towed without a report taken. Information was gathered and a report was taken.Deputies were dispatched to the Harcourt Motel in Mount […]
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Centerburg sweeps KMAC, takes home third and final crown
MOUNT VERNON — The Centerburg Trojans were five strokes away from sweeping the Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference last fall. They placed second to Highland at the second of three KMAC tournaments – four strokes behind the Fighting Scots on a searing late-August day at Apple Valley Golf Course. The Trojans won the first conference tournament by […]
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Blood Prison 2021 wants to scare the hell out of you — again
MANSFIELD — Vic Amesquita wants to scare the hell out of you. Again. The manager of Blood Prison, which opens Friday night at the former Ohio State Reformatory, was busy with his staff Monday morning, putting the finishing touches on one of the premiere haunting experiences in the state. Blessed to use the historic OSR […]
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MV council passes DORA by 5-2 vote
MOUNT VERNON — City council amended and then passed by a 5-2 vote legislation establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) at its meeting Monday night. Council members Tammy Woods and Janis Seavolt cast the no votes. The first amendment reflected that beer or wine will be served in specified DORA cups rather than plastic bottles […]