For the community, by the community
The Pelotonia bike ride will wind its way through Fredericktown tomorrow. Thousands of bike riders are expected to be out on the roadways and we can expect to see them in the Fredericktown area any time between 9 am and 6 pm on Saturday.… Read full story
Congratulations to Emily Marth on her well-earned retirement! Emily has served the citizens of Knox County in a variety of roles throughout her career, most recently as the county’s Safety and Loss Coordinator. A listening ear to those in need and a level head in crisis, she has been an invaluable friend and colleague to many who serve in Knox County.… Read full story
The Biden Administration may have extended the eviction moratorium through October 3, but that doesn’t mean scammers have postponed their tricks. Con artists often take advantage of the confusion and stress surrounding major events. With millions in the United States behind on their rent, the moratorium’s end is a perfect hook.… Read full story
Residents:
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 4:00 pm Kiwanis Pavilion at Ariel Foundation Park
The Teen Talk Book Club is a new program at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County that discusses issues in contemporary life through the lens of Young Adult Fiction.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 06, 2021
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
August 5
A complainant called and advised she thought she heard a vehicle crash near her residence and she could see lights on the road.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today rejected the summary for a proposed statute that would add a chapter to the Ohio Revised Code to control and regulate cannabis use by adults.
On July 27, the Attorney General’s Office received the summary language for “An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis.”… Read full story
August 4, 2021 – Local students will be starting school soon, and that means parents are busy getting school supplies, new clothes and back packs. The start of the new school year is also a popular time to get up-to-date on vaccinations, especially for those students heading into kindergarten, 7th grade and college.… Read full story
Brown Working to Protect Workers at Ohio-Based Company Cleveland-Cliffs, Whose Electrical Steel Products are Critical to Grid Infrastructure and National Security – But are Being Undercut by Russia & China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) fought to protect Ohio workers by filing a bipartisan amendment with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) to strengthen trade protections for U.S.