Thousands of plants have been introduced to the United States from other parts of the world, and a small number of these introduced plants have gotten a little too comfortable in their new environment. Because they have no native predators and produce a lot of fruit and seed, they are invading natural areas.… Read full story
Month: February 2019
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 26, 2019
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 26, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Andrew Hartley, of Mount Vernon, was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Knox County on February 26th, 2019.
A complainant, of the 200 block of Tyler Drive in Pataskala, reported that Barbara Golden, of Fredericktown, entered a house without consent and assaulted her boyfriend.… Read full story
Compost Facility Open February 25 and February 26
KNOX COUNTY COMPOST FACILITY: Due to the high winds that were experienced this weekend in Knox County, the Compost Facility located at 7425 Thayer Rd in Mt. Vernon will be open today Monday, February 25 from 8 am – 4 pm and Tuesday, February 26th from 8 am – 4 pm.… Read full story
New Projects Expected to Create More Than $100 Million in Investments
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for seven projects set to create 1,430 new jobs and retain 1,970 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.… Read full story
Women’s Recovery House Housewarming
[MOUNT VERNON, OH] Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties (MHR) is proud to announce the opening of our Women’s Recovery House. We will be hosting a housewarming party, open to the public, on March 7th from 5-7 pm at 419 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio.… Read full story
Reaching for Objects While Driving May Raise Teen Crash Risk Nearly Sevenfold
Teen driver in car equipped with a camera is distracted while using cell phone and crashes into stopped vehicle in front of him.
NIH study also suggests that handling a cell phone doubles teen driver crash risk.
Teenagers who reach for objects, such as food or makeup, while driving increase their risk of crashing nearly seven times, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Feb 25, 2019
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Feb 25, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
Feb. 18
Traffic violation (speed) – North Market Street, Danville
Feb. 19
Conducted 3 morning and 1 afternoon D.A.R.E. classes – Danville Local Schools
Disturbance – West Rambo Street, Danville
Citizen dropped off prescription drugs to be destroyed
Harassment – West Rambo Street, Danville
Feb.… Read full story
Bellisio Foods Recalls Boneless Pork Rib Frozen Entrée Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2019 – Bellisio Foods, a Jackson, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 173,376 pounds of frozen pork entrée products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass or hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 25, 2019
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 25, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Camille Ferrell, of Reynoldsburg, was observed traveling through a red traffic signal at West Chestnut Street and North Sandusky Street in Mount Vernon. A traffic stop was initiated and a K9 officer searched around the vehicle and the K9 indicated on the vehicle.… Read full story
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Feb 23, 2019
Fredericktown Weekly Police Report – Feb 23, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Fredericktown Police Department)
2-16
Welfare check on South Main Street.
Mary L. Hunter, Fredericktown, citation for failure to control.
2-17
Civil matter on Mount Gilead Road.
Jessica L. Brown, Aurora, citation for speed.… Read full story