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The Service Department has begun collecting leaves and will continue to do so as needed through November if weather permits. We encourage residents to mow/mulch leaves as opposed to raking them but if residence rake leaves to the edge of the street, but not in the street, we will remove them.… Read full story
The Village of Fredericktown is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. This is a full-time, salary position that also consists of on-call responsibilities. The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of supervision experience in law enforcement but five years is preferred.… Read full story
The Walmart Supercenter, 1575 Coshocton Ave., Mount Vernon, will close at 2 PM today, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, for a temporary cleaning and re-stocking. THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT CLOSURE. The store will reopen at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.… Read full story
Jessica McElroy recently completed all of the requirements of Phase III of the MERIT Court program. During her time in MERIT Court Jessica worked very hard to achieve her goals with the support of the MERIT Court Treatment Team and her family.… Read full story
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people will consider making a donation to charities that address the prevention education, screening, treatment and/or research to find a cure for breast cancer.
With over 1,000 charities with “breast cancer” as part of their name, BBB advises donors to take the time to check out the charity before making a gift.
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Oct 21, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
October 12
Suspicious vehicle and person – West Rambo Street.
October 14
A vehicle operated by Dale Shoemaker of Howard was going eastbound on West Main Street and sideswiped a farm equipment vehicle operated by Ethan Hawk of Danville that was going westbound on West Main Street in the area of Rodmick Street.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Oct 21, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
October 20
Kenyon College Campus Safety’s Office called the Sheriff’s Office and advised that one of their security officers located a mason jar containing drugs and drug paraphernalia on College Park Street in Gambier.… Read full story
Recent Nationwide Children’s Hospital Study Found Increased Suicide Rates Among Young Black Children, Young Black Girls In Particular
CLEVELAND, OH – October 20, 2021 – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today hosted a news conference call to discuss the Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act and the mental health challenges affecting young Black girls, amid an alarming rise in suicide deaths.
(MARIETTA, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Washington County Sheriff Larry R. Mincks Sr. today announced the indictment and arrest of a Waterford, Ohio, man for his role in the 1995 homicides of Kimberly Fulton and her 17-month-old son, Daniel.… Read full story