Knox Alerts:
South West Street between Vine and Gambier Streets closed to all traffic November 20th from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Month: November 2017
Prepare for Winter by Remembering to Check on Your Neighbors!
Comprehensive preparedness requires whole communities to participate in a “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” approach. If severe weather is forecast or has just occurred, or if your neighborhood has an extended power outage, check on your neighbors and family members – especially those who are older or have functional needs – to ensure that they are okay and that they have the resources to stay safe and warm.… Read full story
Ferenbaugh and Metcalfe-Daum Arrested
Acting on a tip, Knox County Adult Court Services took Conard Ferenbaugh into custody at a rural residence near Danville this morning with the assistance of Knox County Sheriff’s Office detectives.
Ferenbaugh had absconded prior to being sentenced on a community control violation and a charge of Having Weapons Under Disability (F3).… Read full story
Weekend Forecast
BBB Rolls Out ‘Holiday Helper’ Website In Time For Thanksgiving Weekend
Columbus, OH – Thanksgiving is a week away, and many are already starting to plan their holiday shopping. Whether you are purchasing gifts in-store or online, BBB encourages consumers to do their research and plan ahead with BBB’s Holiday Helper.… Read full story
MVNU Champions of Character Day
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University generously invited Mount Vernon Fourth and Fifth Grade students to visit their campus and attend the men’s basketball game against Cincinnati Christian University. During halftime, students and teachers participated in character building exercises that focused on five Pillars of Character: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Compassion.
Senior Citizens – Your Fall Lunch is Served!
Air Pollution Exposure in Early Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage, NIH Study Suggests
Ozone is a highly reactive form of oxygen that is a primary constituent of urban smog.
What
Exposure to common air pollutants, such as ozone and fine particles, may increase the risk of early pregnancy loss, according to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health.… Read full story
Don’t Let Your Holiday Shopping Trip End With a Tumble
STEADY U Ohio, Golden Buckeye program offers tips for falls-free holiday shopping
Columbus, Ohio – Holiday shopping is already in full swing and Ohioans are hitting the stores looking for bargains. One thing they may not bargain for is a fall.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 17, 2017
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 17, 2017
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Detectives from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office along with members from the Knox County Court of Common Pleas Probation and the State of Ohio Adult Parole Authority went to the 14000 block of Humbert Road in Mount Vernon and executed arrest warrants on Conrad Ferenbaugh and Braylyn Metcalf-Daum on November 16th, 2017.… Read full story