Columbus, Ohio – As part of America Saves Week 2017, scheduled for February 27 – March 4, the Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of Securities is partnering with the North
American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to urge Ohio investors to “investigate before you invest” to help prevent investment fraud as part of the national savings campaign.… Read full story
Month: February 2017
SKYWARN® Severe Weather Spotter Training March 14th
Knox County Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the Knox County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and the National Weather Service with the will again be conducting SKYWARN® Severe Weather Spotter training on Tuesday, March 14th. Registration will begin at 5:30 P.M.… Read full story
Upcoming Road Closures
SOUTH MAIN STREET from Public Square to Vine Street
March 2nd – 8 to noon
Installation of signage at Grand Hotel.
Thank you for your patience.
Questions? 740-393-9528 [dw]
ROAD CLOSURE….. closed for 8 weeks.
High Street – from Norton to Mulberry and Sandusky Street – from Chestnut to Gambier
March 6th until April 26th
THANK YOUR FOR PATIENCE DURING THIS IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.… Read full story
Officer Perkins Out and About
Officer Mark Perkins shared a story with Gambier Pre-schoolers, took Rezza and shared “coffee with a cop” at Centerburg, and was visited by “Flat Stanley” at the Police department.
Severe Weather Outlook
Occasional showers and thunderstorms can be expected today into tonight and then continuing into Wednesday. Some storms may become severe, especially later tonight and into Wednesday. The main threat tonight will be damaging winds and localized flooding, but large hail and an isolated tornado will also be possible.… Read full story
FHS To Host 2nd Annual Basketball Showdown
Fredericktown High School would like to announce the date for their second annual basketball showdown.
The basketball showdown, sponsored by the Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, will take place on Friday, March 10th. The evening opener at FHS pits the freshmen against the sophomores at 6:00 p.m.
MV Schools Celebrate Engineering Week


Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 28 2017
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 28 2017
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A report of trash being dumped in a hay field on the 2100 block of Vanatta Road was taken on February 25th 2017.
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – Feb 27 2017
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – Feb 27 2017
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Shannon Firth, 43, of Mount Vernon,
was picked up under warrant on February 20th 2017.
Tyler Stoller, 19, of Mount Vernon,
was charged with minor possess on February 22nd 2017.… Read full story
Danville Police Report – Feb 27 2017
Danville Police Report – Feb 27 2017
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
02/23/2017
Assist another Agency
DPD responded to assist KCSO on a traffic stop.
DPD responded to assist MVPD officers with K-9 sniff of 3 vehicles stopped for traffic infractions.… Read full story