Mayor Day and Village Council would like to welcome the newest councilmember, Mollie de Rojas. Mollie was appointed by Council and sworn in Friday, June 10th by Mayor Day.  Looking on are Mollie’s two sons and her father. We are excited to have a fresh new mind on Council and we look forward to working with Mollie for the foreseeable future.… Read full story
Endangered Missing Adult Alert for Willie Wigfall
This Missing Adult Alert has been cancelled.
WILLIE JAMES WIGFALL
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Age: 70
Height: 5’07”
Weight: 170 lbs
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
Description: Willie Wigfall suffers from Dementia and has trouble hearing. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and gray shoes.… Read full story
Ohio Awards CARES ACT Funding for Victim Service Providers
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that nearly three dozen local victim service providers have been awarded a total of $1.2 million to safely support victims of crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 34 agencies qualified for grants through the Family Violence Prevention and Services CARES Act grant program.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Issues Statement on Child Fatality in Scioto County
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today issued the following statement regarding a child fatality in Scioto County:
… Read full story“Early Thursday morning, the Department of Job and Family Services received notice that a child in the custody of Scioto County Children Services died under questionable circumstances late Wednesday night.
Mount Vernon Municipal Court Weekly Warrants
Warrants were issued this week by the Mount Vernon Municipal Court for the arrest of the following individuals. If you have any pertinent information about someone on the list, please contact law enforcement. Thank you. #WeeklyWarrants
Pictured:
Kimberly Orndorff
Dylan Sines
Not Pictured:
Mark A.
Blackberry Alley Closed
Road Closure:
Blackberry Alley between Gambier Street and Ohio Ave. beginning now, Friday, July 10, 2020, until Monday, August 31, 2020. There will be access to Local Smoke and Cosmic Subs from Ohio Ave. Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through.… Read full story
Parrott Street Closure
Road Closure:
Parrott Street between Main Street and Blubaugh’s Body and Frame beginning Tuesday, July 14, 2020, to Friday, July 17, 2020, starting at 7:00 a.m. and Thursday, July 23, 2020, to Thursday, July 30, 2020, starting at 7:00 a.m. to install 60 ties, crossing and surfacing and asphalt by ODOT.… Read full story
North Adams Street Closed
Road Closure:
North Adams Street between Sugar Street and Walnut Street beginning now, July 10, 2020, until 4:00 p.m. for emergency gas repair. Emergency traffic will not be able to pass through. (lh)
Ohio EMA Receives Nearly $21 Million in Federal Funds
COLUMBUS – Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) has announced it has received nearly $21 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that will be used to promote preparedness across Ohio by providing funding to state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and first responders.… Read full story
BBB Tip: Travel Insurance May Not Cover What You Think it Does
The big travel plans that many people made for 2020 have been upended by the outbreak of the coronavirus. As the year continues, the pandemic continues to disrupt businesses, communities and consumer day to day activities. This is leaving many to wonder if they’ll be able to recover any costs from canceled trips by using the travel insurance that was originally purchased “just in case.”… Read full story