For the community, by the community
On Thursday, June 6, 2019, at approximately 5:04 pm the Knox County Dispatch Center received a call concerning a possible drowning on the Kokosing River near the Caves Campground. A 42-year-old female that was holding onto a branch was rescued, however, 40-year-old Mark Booth of Mount Vernon who was also in the water could not be located.… Read full story
A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
The National Institutes of Health will fund clinical trials to assess the benefits, applicability, and efficacy of applying genomic medicine interventions to improve management of diseases such as high blood pressure, depression and chronic pain.… Read full story
We are getting excited to launch our GeoTrail soon! The official launch date is set for June 25 so there are no Geocaches until then if all progresses as it should. The trail will consist of a Geocache at all (7) of our county parks.… Read full story
Suspected Overdose Deaths Continue to Spike Throughout the State; Senator Pushed for Action on His Bipartisan Bill During Senate Banking Committee Hearing This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call as he pushes for congressional action on his Fentanyl Sanctions Act.… Read full story
CUMBERLAND, OH – The Wilds, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo, Fernald Preserve and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be releasing the federally and state endangered American burying beetle pairs at the Wilds on June 6 and then at Fernald Preserve later this month.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 06, 2019
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
Jesse Sagle, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on June 6th, 2019.
A complainant, of the 200 block of Glenridge Circle in Howard, reported that he found three drywall nails in his rear driver’s side tire.… Read full story
Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol more prevalent among irregular sleepers.
A new study has found that not sticking to a regular bedtime and wake-up schedule — and getting different amounts of sleep each night — can put a person at higher risk for obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, high blood sugar, and other metabolic disorders.… Read full story
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Beginning Monday, June 10, SR 3 will be closed to traffic north of Mt. Vernon while ODOT replaces multiple culverts.
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South Sandusky Street between High Street and Ohio Avenue will be closed starting Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 7:30 AM for paving. Scheduled to re-open at 4:00 PM.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Knox County. Strong thunderstorms with the chance of producing a tornado are possible.