Today construction will begin on Mulberry Street for the Sewer Separation Project. This 100% federally funded project was made possible through an intergovernmental partnership between Village Council and the Knox County Commissioners. The total estimated cost of construction, design and engineering is approximately $675,000 and we plan on completing this project easily by the end of December.
Ohio’s Long Awaited Deer Archery Season Opens September 24
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With schools back in session and summer ending, the next milestone in the calendar for many Ohioans is the start of white-tailed deer archery hunting season. Ohio’s popular deer archery season opens statewide Saturday, Sept. 24, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.… Read full story
Legal Notice – Sealed Bids for New Medical Facility
9/12/2022 – Sealed bids will be received by Knox County Community Health Center, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mount Vernon, OH 43050 until 12:00 p.m. local time, on October 19th, 2022 for A New Medical Facility, Danville Health Center, Knox County Community Health Center, 12 E.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Sep 12, 2022
Mount Vernon Police Register – Sep 12, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
September 7
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Curtis Street in reference to threats. Nothing further at this time.… Read full story
Governor DeWine Awards $1.67 Million for First Responder Wellness
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the first round of funding to be awarded to local first responder agencies as part of the new Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program.
A total of 26 agencies will receive $1.67 million to help them support the wellness needs of law enforcement officers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). … Read full story
Ruby Tuesday General Manager Wanted
General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
Full-Time
Our Core Values: Be Real. Do Good. Walk Together.
Our ideal Restaurant General Manager is a flexible and customer-focused employee. You must also have strong organizational and employee Management skills with the ability to manage a multi-million dollar business.
Western Governors University Ohio Offering Scholarships to Night Shift Workers
COLUMBUS – Western Governors University Ohio (WGU Ohio) has announced another innovative effort in their mission to help all students—especially adults with other obligations like family or work—have easy, convenient, affordable ways to advance their careers by obtaining their degree. This time their new effort is focused on those workers on the night shift whose schedules can make it especially hard to access existing brick-and-mortar higher education programs.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 12, 2022
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 12, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
September 10
A complainant called to report that a black backpack with miscellaneous items inside, was located in the woods on Waterford Road.
Deputies responded to an address located on Columbus Road regarding an active assault.… Read full story
National Day of Encouragement
September 12th recognizes the National Day of Encouragement each year. This day is dedicated to uplifting people around us and making a positive impact.
#NationalDayOfEncouragement
Encouragement is free. It never costs us anything to say a few words to inspire a student, coworker, or friend.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 10, 2022
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 10, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
September 9
A caller reported a suspicious vehicle at Thayer Park. Upon arrival, a K-9 conducted a free air sniff and gave a positive alert.… Read full story