This is National Public Health Week. A huge thank you to Fredericktown Police Department, Fredericktown EMS, and Fredericktown Fire Department for their tireless efforts and for working on the front lines in the Fredericktown Community throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Also, thank you to the Public Works staff in continuing to maintain village streets, water and wastewater needs on a daily basis during the outbreak.… Read full story
Governor’s Prison Release List Contains no Knox County Prisoners
Yesterday, at his daily Coronavirus Briefing, Gov. DeWine stated he was seeking early release for a select group of 167 prisoners from DRC prison facilities. These persons are near the end of their sentences, and the Governor screened out violent offenders and sex offenders.… Read full story
ODNR Warns of Dangers of Cold Water
Life jackets key to survival for paddlers and other boaters
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite the spring-like temperatures April may bring to the Buckeye State, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft wants Ohioans to know that water temperatures in lakes and streams are still very cold, and even the best swimmers could experience complete exhaustion in just 15 minutes.… Read full story
Gusty Winds Later Today
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival Cancelled
The executive committee of the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival has met and decided to cancel the Festival for 2020. This decision was made based on the projections of the spread of the Covid-19 virus. We want to protect our members and volunteers as best we can.… Read full story
Knox County Fair Update
At this time we are working diligently to develop a plan to accommodate recent events and changes. Although pre-fair is going to look a bit different than it has in previous years we can confidently say that we are going to exhaust all options so that we can have a junior fair this year… unless higher authorities tell us otherwise.… Read full story
Mount Vernon High School Announces Honor Roll For Third Quarter
The staff and administration of MVHS would like to recognize the following students for their academic success in the classroom throughout the third quarter. We are very proud of the time and commitment these students are putting into their academic pursuits!Starting Point Virtual Fundraising Banquet
We wanted a room full of people.
We wanted to sit around tables and enjoy a meal together while introductions were made and reunions occurred. We wanted to shake hands with new community members we didn’t know before. We wanted to enjoy the comfort of being together with others partnering in this mission alongside us.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 09, 2020
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Apr 09, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A Complainant advised that a dog belonging to Stevie Betscher, of Mount Vernon, entered her home through the dog flap in the door. Betscher was issued a summons for failure to keep the dog confined or restrained on April 8th, 2020.… Read full story
Social Distancing is Making a Difference
Because you are social distancing and staying home, you are making a difference. You are helping #Ohio flatten the curve. However, Ohio is not in the clear. We must all keep this up or Ohio will find itself in an outbreak that will overwhelm our healthcare system.… Read full story