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MOUNT VERNON – U.S. Army veteran and former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs therapist Taylor Jacklin has filed a petition to seek the Mount Vernon City Council Third Ward seat as a write-in candidate. Neither party nominated a Third Ward city council candidate in last May’s primary election; therefore, all write-in candidates will officially be non-partisan.  “I enjoyed a wonderful …

Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Tamara Holzer, DO, FACOS, CPE, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). With a distinguished career as a general surgeon spanning 14 years, 6 of those at KCH, Dr. Holzer will continue her clinical practice while embracing this new leadership position. In her role as CMO, she will be responsible for …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Far East Freeway project reached a major milestone today with the opening of the new I-270 southbound to I-70 eastbound flyover ramp. This ramp is the centerpiece of the first phase of construction, a $76 million investment which began in 2022 to improve the I-70/I-270/Brice Road eastbound interchange. “This project is about more …

Mount Vernon, OH— Hospice of the Western Reserve in Mount Vernon (formerlyHNCO/Hospice of Knox County), invites you to join us for an open house event onAugust 21, 2025 from 11am-3pm. HNCO/Hospice of Knox County was acquired by Hospice of the Western Reserve onAugust 1, 2024. We are an Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to end-of-lifecare in the community for over 40 …

 International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is observed each year to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and inspire lasting change in how communities support those affected by substance use. This year, the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) invites the community to join together for “End Overdose in Knox County” on Saturday, August 30, 2025, to remember lives lost, support survivors, and stand …

Call meeting to Order @ Roll Call: _J Byers D Ridgeway _ P Crow D Durbin S Mickley J Furay _J Mazzari J Stachler _ N Alden _ M Vance _ L Vess __Mizer T Bender Pledge of Allegiance:-)MINUTES: AUGUST 4, 2025 GUESTS:Old Business: New Business- ::New Employee Handbook – Prepare to discuss LEGISLATION:Ordinance 2025- 7Ordinance 2025-8Resolution 2025- 7 To …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Water and Wastewater10:30 AM Knox County Mobility ManagementResolutions to be Presented Approve the Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan.County Administrator UpdatesCommissioner Committee UpdatesApproval of Transfer of Funds, Supplemental Appropriations and Bills Approve Appropriation of Funds/Supplemental Appropriation. Approve Fund Transfer. Approve Bill List. Approve Bill List – Then …

Mount Vernon – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, inconjunction with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office,and the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted an OVI checkpoint on Friday,August 15, 2025. The location was on State Route 13/South Main Street, from 8:03P.M. to 9:37 P.M. The OVI checkpoint funding came from federal grants to …

0:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Public Hearing for Regular Annexation Petition from Jeremy Abrams, Agent, forKevin and Kathy Byers, 103 Richards Street, Danville, Ohio10:15 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911 Knox County 911 Monthly Report for August 202510:25 AM Recognize Laura Webster, Knox County 911 Operations Director, for Years of Service10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Emergency …

Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrolannounced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Knox County Fridayevening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter andintercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, 581 people were killed and 4,352 were injured inOVI-related crashes last year in Ohio.” Lieutenant Holloway, …