The Department of Justice will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope.”… Read full story
Patrol Announces Regional Twitter Accounts
COLUMBUS – To better inform Ohio’s residents of public safety messages and events, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has begun using regional Twitter accounts.
The regional accounts are designed to provide localized information for area residents and members of the media.… Read full story
Intersections Closed for Repairs
Road Closures
The following intersections will be closed from 8:00 a.m. on 4/20/2020 until 4:00 p.m. on 4/24/2020: the intersection of Liberty Street and Howard Street and the intersection of Liberty Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. These intersections will not be open to emergency traffic.… Read full story
Fredericktown Police Department Receives Provisional Certification
We are pleased to announce that we have attained our third of three different certifications from the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. We are humbled to be recognized with these certifications and use them as a daily reminder of the awesome responsibility that is given to us by the public that we serve.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 20, 2020
Mount Vernon Police Register – Apr 20, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Gary Blackford, 64, of Mount Vernon,
was cited for running a red light on April 15th, 2020.
Christian Robinette, 28, of Mount Vernon,
was charged with possession of drugs and was arrested on an outstanding warrant on April 17th, 2020.… Read full story
Schools Across Ohio Light Up to Honor Class of 2020
Many schools across the State of Ohio are turning on their stadium lights this evening, 4/20/20 @ 8:20 p.m. for 20 minutes for the Class of 2020. To honor our seniors, East Knox will be participating as well. Please remember, the campus and football field are still closed.… Read full story
Danville Stadium Lights Turned On
Tonight, Monday, April 20, the Tough Street Stadium lights will be turned on at 8:20 (20:20) to celebrate our seniors, spring athletes, and first responders! High schools around the state are doing the same thing. #BeTheLight
Virtual Board Meeting Monday Evening
Mount Vernon City Schools will conduct its April 20, 2020 Board Meeting online starting at 6:00 pm. The meeting can be accessed via a ‘Youtube Live’ broadcast that will be posted on the district’s website. While there will be public viewing of this meeting, we will not have public participation. … Read full story
Ariel-Foundation Park Restrooms Remain Closed
We’ve had several messages about this so we wanted to remind you that our bathrooms would normally be de-winterized by mid-April; however, due to COVID-19, they will remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Fredericktown Spring Garage Sale Day Postponed
Spring Garage Sale Day in the Village of Fredericktown has been postponed until JUNE 6th, 2020 and Dumpster Day has been moved to JUNE 13th, from 8 AM until noon on the north side of the Fredericktown Police Department. Normally these spring events are held the first and second Saturday of May but we are moving them both back a month in order to reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19.… Read full story