Mask up Knox County – for your health and for our community’s health. Let’s stay Yellow (Alert level 1) by doing what we know works: wear masks, wash our hands, and keep a social distance from people outside of our household.… Read full story
Spam Calls Being Reported
The Mount Vernon Police Department has received several complaints of phone calls claiming that the called individual was involved in illegal activity and for them to call a specific number to clear things up or face criminal prosecution. We want the public to know that these are scam phone calls.… Read full story
Shared Drive Between Elliston Tire & Repair and Nappa Closed
The shared drive between our shop and Napa will be closed for a portion of today and tomorrow. TKC excavation will be here preparing the lot for the new paved drive for the @ellistonrefreshmentsdrivethru driveway. If you try to come into us or Napa in the drivers blanch you can still get to us by entering through the Divelbiss driveway and driving around the back of Napa.… Read full story
Escape Zone Opening July 24
We will be open this Friday, July 24th from 7 to 9:30! We hope you can join us!
In order to help us plan we need you to register in advance. You can use the link below to register and read other important details about our reopening plan.
Wildlife Wednesday – Red-Headed Woodpecker
It’s time for another Wildlife Wednesday from your Ohio Division of Wildlife! Today’s spotlight is the Red-headed Woodpecker. This extraordinary looking bird is what inspired legendary ornithologist Alexander Wilson to take up the study of birds. This woodpecker favors open woodlands and savannas, especially those that have plenty of oaks, as they are fond of acorns.… Read full story
Suspension Proceedings Move Forward for Indicted Toledo City Council Members
(TOLEDO, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the filing of a Request to Commence Suspension Proceedings for four members of the Toledo City Council charged with bribery and extortion.
… Read full story“Until allegations of public corruption are resolved in court, a suspension is the proper remedy to balance the accused’s right of a presumption of innocence with the public’s interest to have a functioning city council,” Yost said.
SR 13 Closure for Railroad Work Postponed
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The railroad crossing on SR 13 at the intersection of Township Road 138 and County Road 28 was scheduled to close on Thursday, July 23, for railroad work. That work has been postponed until a later date. Closure date is to be determined. |
Open Positions at Fredericktown Manufacturing Facility
Open positions at a Fredericktown manufacturing facility. Starting pay is $10.50/hour with regular raises. Shannon Staffing offers benefits, a new hire bonus, and a referral bonus. Visit our website, www.shannonstaffing.com, to apply or call (740)397-2040 with your questions! We have multiple openings on every shift!… Read full story
Wanted Wednesday – Michael Glen Leeland Roy Ball
Michael Glen Leeland Roy Ball
Warrant on Indictment in May 2019 for Trespass in Habitation when a Person is Present and for Failure to Appear in March of 2020 for Jury Trial.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Ball’s whereabouts you can contact the Prosecutors office through Facebook or by phone.
Excessive Heat and Older Adults
These long runs of very hot days can be hard on any of us but are extra hard for older adults. Please take steps to #BeatTheHeat and check on older loved ones and neighbors. https://aging.ohio.gov/…/Hea…/summer-safety-for-older-adults #InThisTogetherOhio #OHwx #SummerSafety