The Fredericktown Police Department is reminding the community to prioritize safety as the new school year begins on August 14, 2025. With students returning to classrooms, drivers are urged to slow down and remain vigilant for children in school zones, bus stops, and crosswalks. Children can be unpredictable, often crossing streets unexpectedly, making heightened awareness essential. To help establish safe …
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On August 12th, 2025 the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service involving a male subject who sustained an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the thigh. Deputies arrived on scene and provided assistance. The individual was transported by Homer EMS for medical treatment. At this time, there is no indication of foul play, and the incident appears …
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY TO PURCHASE CERTAIN SECURITIES AND FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE. WHEREAS, Council may direct the purchase of securities issued by the City pursuant to ORC secs. 133.29 and 731.56; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Mount Vernon, Ohio established a Reserve Balance Account by Ordinance 2017-33; and …
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10:00 AM WMVO Radio Line10:30 AM Call to Order10:30 AM Bid Opening – Knox County Sheriff’s Office Maintenance Building Project10:40 AM Bid Opening – Knox County Sheriff’s Office Jail Security System Retrofit Project11:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County I.T. DepartmentResolutions to be Presented Honor Pam Shafer for 40 Years of Service to Knox County, Ohio. Honor Laura Webster for …
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Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. On the day prior to the checkpoint, the county where it will take place will be announced, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume …
Read More »MOUNT VERNON- Starting as a weekend event on the yard of a country church, Praisestock has evolved into a community-wide praise and worship event for Knox County, showcasing the talents of several local worship teams and local bands. This year, the 20th anniversary Praisestock event returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The park is located …
Read More »Downloads: Agenda Agenda PacketI.Committee Meetings1.08-11-25 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Jul 28, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.07-28-25 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.07-28-25A Employee & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minurtes3.07-28-25B Employee & Community Relations Committee Meetings Minutes4.07-28-25A Land Use & Development Committee5.07-28-25B Land Use & Development Committee …
Read More »MOUNT VERNON, August 8, 2025 – More than 50 young students from Knox County took part in SafetyTown on August 3, 2025, an engaging and educational community event designed to teach essential bikesafety skills. Held at the Schnormeier Event Center, the activity welcomed 53 students and seven MountVernon PAK United police officers, all working together to promote safe riding habits …
Read More »Knox Community Hospital has received several American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, …
Read More »Downtown Mount Vernon is receiving a vibrant artistic upgrade as the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with Experience Mount Vernon, recently launched a unique utility box art project. The initiative aims to infuse public art into the cityscape while highlighting the rich and historic narratives that make Mount Vernon truly special. Ahead of the Mount Vernon …
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