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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently closed the adjudication phase of one of Ohio’s largest white-tailed deer commercialization cases, spanning four counties and two states. The case primarily concerned A&E Deer Processing in Gallia County and included the illegal taking of deer and selling venison.
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Dr. Jack Marchbanks today announced details on $121 million in new traffic safety projects planned for Ohio, including the installation of approximately two dozen roundabouts in numerous counties across the state.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO– The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County has extended its popular community book discussion program into November with a visit from Ohio Writer Michael Croley, author of Any Other Place: Stories. Touted as “…a story collection of immense power” by National Book Award-winning author Min Jin Lee, Croley’s stories “…take us from the Appalachian regions of rural Kentucky to Memphis to a village in South Korea in thirteen engaging stories of displacement, belonging and love.”… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 04, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
November 3
Deputies responded to a harassment call. Deputies arrived at the scene of the call located on Rabbit Ridge road. Deputies spoke to the complainant.… Read full story
Congratulations to our Honor Roll and Merit Roll recipients for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 academic year. Students who earn an academic GPA of 3.50 to 4.00 are recognized as Honor Roll students. Students who earn an academic GPA of 3.00 to 3.49 are recognized as Merit Roll students.
Patrol Deputy
Sheriff’s Office
Full-Time
Salary: $23.59 – $28.13 Hourly
Location: Mount Vernon, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Job Number: 220000062
Objectives
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for full-time patrol division deputies. Deputies provide general law enforcement services to those within the jurisdictional limits of the agency. … Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 62 local first responder agencies will receive a total of $9.9 million to help support the wellness and staffing needs of Ohio’s first responders.
The grants represent the fourth round of the new Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program.… Read full story
Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time is ending again on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Please remember to “fall back” one hour at 2:00 AM or to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed. This is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, weather radios, and CO detectors to keep your home and family safe too.… Read full story
Danville/Brinkhaven Police Report – Nov 03, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Danville Police Department)
October 25
•Civil – in the 200 block of East Walnut St.
October 26
•Kathy S. Mills of North Canton was issued a traffic citation for speed
•Disturbance involving an adult female out in the street on West Washington Street yielding a hammer and yelling at other individuals.… Read full story
November Application Period is Open
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of September’s round of TechCred, in which 348 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 4,135 tech-focused credentials.… Read full story