For the community, by the community
Separate sealed bids for Combined Sewer Separation, Phases 7 & 8, Village of Fredericktown, 2 E. Sandusky Street, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019, will be received by the office of Bruce Snell, Village Administrator, until 11:00 am, local time, on July 8th, 2019, at said office publicly opened and read aloud.… Read full story
Legislation Has Been Called “Everything Pharmaceutical Lobbyists Hate”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined his colleagues in re-introducing his Affordable Medications Act, comprehensive legislation to hold large pharmaceutical companies accountable for high prices and bring down the costs of prescription drugs.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Registrar Charles Norman announced today the pilot of a new, virtual queuing system to better serve Ohio drivers who visit deputy registrars for BMV services such as license renewal or vehicle registration. … Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Jun 17, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
June 10
K-9 unit conducted a meet-n-greet at the Danville Memorial Park
Dog complaint – Orchard Street, Danville
Dog complaint – Center Street, Danville
June 11
K-9 unit assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office – Knox Lake area
Assisted Fredericktown Police – High Street, Fredericktown
Traffic violation (speed) – Millersburg Road, Brinkhaven
June 12
Traffic violation (reckless operation) – Millersburg Road/Buckeye Road
Traffic violation (no trailer lights) – South Market Street, Danville
Assisted Danville EMS – Ho Hum Drive, Brinkhaven
Disturbance – East Washington Street, Danville
Assist w/search of individual – Austin Road
June 13
Suspicious vehicle – Mickley Street, Danville
Trespassing – area of the horse trail, Danville
Assisted BHP – South Richards Street, Danville
Investigating a bullying incident, Danville
Prowler – East South Street, Danville
Traffic violation (speed) – West Rambo Street
Assist w/search of individual – Austin Road
June 14
Found property – Danville-Jelloway Road
K-9 unit assisted Knox County Sheriff’s Office – Columbus Road
Gas drive-off – South Market Street, Danville
Assisted Knox County Sheriff’s Office – East South Street, Danville
Assisted OSP w/auto crash scene – Nashville Road
June 17
Suspicious persons/vehicle – bike path parking lot, Danville
Thinking of taking a trip downriver? In our area, the answer would be DON’T.
The image attached is a screenshot of river conditions for the Kokosing in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The most recent numbers are from 9:15 AM this morning and the river is flowing at 2540 cubic feet per second.… Read full story
The Safe Communities Coalition will host a 2 day Safe Driving for Mature Drivers course. The course will take place at the Station Break Senior Citizens Center, 160 Howard St., Mount Vernon. Part 1 of the course will take place on Mon.,… Read full story
The Knox County Park District currently has two trucks listed on an online auction with a starting bid of $100.00. The trucks include a 1998 F-250 and a 2004 F-250. These auctions end June 28 at 10:00 p.m. Please refer to this link for all the information about these trucks.… Read full story
23 Babies Died between 2006 and 2012 from Suffocation Because of These Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) to introduce legislation to protect babies’ lives by banning the sale of crib bumpers in the United States.… Read full story
(MILWAUKEE)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today joined other Great Lakes leaders for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers 2019 Leadership Summit, where the governors and premiers announced actions to protect water and grow the regional economy.
… Read full story“We share the commitment of protecting and promoting the Great Lakes, this incredible natural resource,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Vice Chair of the Conference of Great Lakes and St.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 17, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
John Palmer III, of Walhonding, was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued out of the Knox County Common Pleas Court on June 15th, 2019.
Deputies checked on a vehicle parked at Honey Run Park.… Read full story