2021 Toy For Tots Donations
Knox County Toys for Tots is collecting toys this month. You can drop off toys at COJFD Fire Station in Centerburg, Mt Vernon Fire Station and other locations throughout Knox County. Look for donation boxes or contact the county coordinator at 740-627-0670 for more information.… Read full story
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Position Available
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Department: Civil Division
Reports to: Knox County Prosecutor
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FUNCTION: Civil Assistant Prosecutors represent Knox County boards, commissions, officials, officers, and employees in civil matters, including but not limited to litigation and transactional matters.… Read full story
Brown Statement on US-EU Steel & Aluminum Tariff Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC – October 31, 2021 – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today released a statement following the news that the Biden Administration and the European Union have reached an agreement on steel and aluminum tariffs:
“We are starting to see the tangible benefits of the most pro-worker administration in a generation.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Register – Nov 01, 2021
Mount Vernon Police Register – Nov 01, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Offenses
October 28
An officer handled a theft complaint over the phone that occurred on North Mulberry Street.
October 29
Officers responded to Marion Street in reference to a disturbance.… Read full story
Motorcycle Ohio Announces $2.5 Million in Funding for Motorcycle Rider Training
Columbus – Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, today announced $2.5 million in available funding for government agencies and nonprofit organizations that are interested in offering certified motorcycle rider training.
Motorcycle Ohio establishes motorcycle safety and education programs to provide affordable motorcycle rider training courses in order to reduce fatalities and injuries on Ohio’s roadways through rider education, public information campaigns, and licensing improvement. … Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 01, 2021
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 01, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
October 30
Unit 1 was traveling north on Dill Road. Unit 1 went off the right side of the road striking a mailbox and breaking it off at the base.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Oct 30, 2021
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Oct 30, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
October 20
Animal complaint – East Main St.
John Ball of Danville was arrested on an active arrest warrant and transported to the Knox County jail
October 21
1.6 pounds of prescription drugs were gathered to be destroyed
October 22
Suicide threat – East Ross St.… Read full story
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Children 5 through 11 Years of Age
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input from independent advisory committee experts who overwhelmingly voted in favor of making the vaccine available to children in this age group.… Read full story