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Developer renews bid for affordable apartments in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — A proposed workforce housing development at 800 N. Sandusky St. in Clinton Township is back on the table. St. Mary Development Corp., in partnership with Pivotal Housing…
Knox cattle dam repair running ahead of schedule
After seven years and numerous meetings, repairs to the Knox Cattle Company dam on Yauger Road are underway.
Knox County man charged in planned attack at White House event waives detention hearing
The 19-year-old Knox County man charged with federal crimes for an alleged planned attack on a White House lawn event waived his right to a detention hearing.
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Arrest of 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil planned attack on UFC Freedom 250
The arrest of a 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil a multi-state plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event.
DeChant resigns as EMA director, joins Fredericktown PD as future police chief
Director DeChant leaves Knox County’s EMA to join Fredericktown Police Department as future chief,
Batten down the hatches, high wind & wet weather could be headed our way
MANSFIELD — The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we’ve enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided by…
Prince’s mission work at Mount Vernon’s Gay Street UMC honored with Legacy of Love award
MOUNT VERNON — Chantel Corrie, executive director of Midwest Mission, presented the Legacy of Love Award in Honor of the late Beth Prince at Gay Street United Methodist Church on June 12. “For 12 years, Beth faithfully served alongside Midwest Mission. She took 12 mission trips, gave generously of her…
Change is coming to TouchPointe Community Resources in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — The Board of Directors announces that Program Director Jessica Reynolds will leave TouchPointe Community Resources as of June 30. “We are grateful for Jessica’s many years of faithful service and wish her well in all future endeavors,” Board Member Diana Wetzel said. Although this means change for…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 15
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on June 15.
Mount Vernon City Schools to put 1-percent earned income tax levy back on November ballot
The earned income tax levy is back on the ballot, and the Mount Vernon Board of Education won’t stop until it passes.
New York retailer indicted for $640K Ohio SNAP fraud
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer for over $640,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen from Ohio recipients. SNAP benefits in Ohio are issued to recipients through the Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card.…
Mount Vernon police reports June 10 to 14
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls between June 10 to 14.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls for service on June 14.
Former Loudonville coach Honabarger joins Mount Vernon football staff
MOUNT VERNON — In nearly every relationship, disagreements can arise. The Mount Vernon football program is no different. Is Ed Honabarger a legend, not only in Knox County gridiron play, but also in central Ohio? The newest member of the Yellow Jacket coaching staff was emphatic. “Definitely not,’ he said…
Danville police reports May 31-June 13
The Danville Police Department responded to these calls between May 31 and June 13, according to Chief Monte Vance.
Centerburg man works as spotter for Indy 500 champ’s racing team
CENTERBURG — Felix Rosenqvist took the checkered flag of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at last month’s Indy 500 with an average speed of 162.021 miles per hour — and Centerburg graduate Sam Myers had one of the best seats for the race. The Centerburg man is in his third…
Hellbender Discovery Day brings families together from across Knox County
Rural Action hosted Hellbender Discovery Day for families to learn about the eastern hellbender.
Fredericktown police reports June 7 to June 13
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls June 7 through June 13.
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