For the community, by the community
Grill Cook/Bartenders
Part-time turn to full-time, must have experience and be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere. Must be reliable, clean, and have good references. If you this fit description then please stop by the Howard Hilton, pick up an application, and please attach a resume.… Read full story
KNOX COUNTY FAIR
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO
July 25 – August 1, 2020
FREE PARKING
General Admission $7.00
(Beginning at 8:00 am daily)
Children (8 years and under) FREE
SENIOR CITIZENS AND VETERANS
ALL WEEK BEFORE 5:00 pm $3.00
PASSES
Concessionaires $30.00
SEASON TICKETS
(Admits one person per ticket)
Adult Weekly Pass $30.00
(19 to 64 years old)
Senior Citizens Weekly $25.00
(65 years and older)
Youth Weekly Pass $25.00
(9 to 18 years old)
Concession Pass $30.00
The Energy Cooperative Grandstand FREE
With current restrictions on mass gatherings, we will have to regulate how many people will be permitted in the grandstand for each show.… Read full story
Resolution Calls on Officials to Thoroughly Investigate Any Instances of Violence Committed Against the Media, Whether Perpetrated by Members of Law Enforcement or Others; Resolution Follows Recent Arrest of Reporters Covering Protest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen.… Read full story
Here is a quick look at what entertainment is lined up for the 2020 Knox County Fair. We are working hard to get our new website up and running for more information on events. Look for it in the next few days
SATURDAY, July 25, 2020
MS 1:00 – 10:00 PM Showcase of the Bands
G 3:00 PM Draft Pony Pulls
SUNDAY, July 26, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
G 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies
G 6:00 PM NTPA Pull (5 classes) followed by
Buckeye Power Productions Pull (4
classes) on 2 tracks
MONDAY, July 27, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
MS 1:00-10:00 PM Showcase of the Bands
G 7:00 PM Harness Racing
HP 7:00 PM Moto Cross
TUESDAY, July 28, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
MS 12:00-6:00 PM Showcase of the Bands
G 12:00 Noon Harness Racing
G 7:00 PM Auto Cross
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
G 7:00 PM Rough Truck and Side by Side Race
(Razor Style Only)
Longest Jump Contest (Trucks only)
Thursday, July 30, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
G 4:00 PM Antique Tractor Parade
G 6:30 PM Figure 8 Races and Demo Derby
Friday, July 31, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
G 7:00 PM Diamond J Rodeo
MS Following Rodeo – Jess Kellie Adams
HP 7:00 PM Dirt Drag Races
Saturday, Aug 1, 2020
8:00 AM Gates Open
G 7:00 PM O.S.T.P.A.… Read full story
Tire Technician
COLUMBUS – As part of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s ongoing effort to make Ohio roadways safe, troopers continue to focus on drugged driving.
In 2019, there were 3,915 drugged driving crashes in Ohio. More than one in four of those crashes took place in Cuyahoga, Franklin and Hamilton counties.… Read full story
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a warning after an elderly San Jose, California man lost $45,000 to a lottery scam. BBB found out about the scam when it was originally submitted by mail as a complaint to Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 15, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Jamie Colon Jr., of Mount Vernon, was arrested for domestic violence and use of weapons while intoxicated on June 14th, 2020.
Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Mishey Road and Gilmore road on a possible disabled vehicle.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Jun 15, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
June 9
Traffic violation (speed) – Millersburg Road
Responded to a reported house fire and upon arrival discovered the side porch was scorched and the fire was out – 10 block of Orchard Street
Traffic violation (parking on the roadway) – South Market Street
Francisco Vicente of Canton was issued a traffic citation for driving with no driver’s license
Assault – 200 block of East Walnut Street
Traffic violation (registration) – South Market Street
Responded to an open-line 911 call – 300 block of South Market Street
Jaylen J.… Read full story
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
Not Pictured:
Cody Peterson
Virgil Pack
Michael Brown, Sr.