Shorter waits, faster response: Early results positive for new Knox County JFS call center model
Initial indications are promising in terms of how staff have adapted and how the department is able to serve the community.
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Real estate and manufactured home taxes are due August 26
Knox County Treasurer Connie Durbin reminds property owners real estate/manufactured home taxes are due on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Black Fork Gravel Grinder cycling ride & race continues to grow through year 10
After about three months of logistics planning, the inaugural Black Fork Gravel Grinder took place in spring 2016 — including about 115 participants.
Getting Mount Vernon students through, not just to, graduation
High school graduation marks a milestone for teens and opens the door to the next stage of life. Nearly 600 Knox County students walked through that door in May.
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Annual ‘Go Pink for a Cure’ raises funds for breast cancer patients in Knox County
Proceeds will go toward the foundation’s campaign to raise funds to replace radiation equipment at Knox Community Hospital.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 20
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on July 20.
Mount Vernon City Schools revise 1-percent tax levy for November ballot
Despite previously failing in May, the 1-percent earned income tax levy is back on the November ballot. This time, as a fixed, 30-year plan.
Free Chemical Container and Agricultural Tire Recycling Day set for Aug. 1 in Mount Gilead
MOUNT GILEAD — Recycle chemical containers and agricultural tires for free at the Agricultural Recycling Day on Sat., Aug. 1. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the Morrow County Fairgrounds, located at 195 S. Main Street, Mount Gilead. This joint effort offers local farmers and commercial…
Sheriff: Bodies of all 5 adults recovered from Scioto River after apparent rescue attempts
Crews recovered five adults from the Scioto River after apparent rescue attempts; read what officials know about the Delaware County tragedy.
Knox County Land Bank receives $230,000 in grant money
The land bank applied for $230,000 in demolition money last fall through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the award on Friday.
Mount Vernon police reports July 15 to 19
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from July 15 to 19.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 19
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on July 19.
Come as you are – or whoever you want to be: 11 unforgettable Inkcarceration outfits
At Inkcarceration, standing out isn’t unusual – it’s part of the experience.
Meet Me in the Garden Learning series continues July 21 with Vertical Growing at Arch Park
MOUNT VERNON — How is your garden growing? Are you looking for more space for plants? The next Meet me in the Garden learning session will focus on vertical growing techniques with Erich Haller, a gardener at Arch Park community garden, on Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. Haller is…
Covenant Church uses Food For The Hungry grant to help feed 80-plus families each month
MOUNT VERNON — It was a busy beehive of activity at Covenant Christian Church in Mount Vernon when Tanner Cooper-Risser and Austin Swallow from Food For The Hungry of Knox County arrived on a hot July Day. Volunteers were unloading a truck, packing bags of products, and hustling in and…
Renovated historic homes offer unique getaway on North Bass Island
NORTH BASS ISLAND — Guests can now book their stay at historic homes on North Bass Island after the completion of a multi-year renovation effort. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is announcing the restoration of several historic island homes and the expansion of overnight lodging options on one of…
Fredericktown police reports July 12 to July 18
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls July 12 to July 18.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 18
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 18.
Knox County GOP honors Snow & Griffith at annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The evening also featured a keynote from lieutenant governor candidate Robert McColley, who laid out the Ramaswamy/McColley platform.
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