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The Fredericktown Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving door hangers marked URGENT and referencing an investigation under section ORC 4749.0. The notices list toll‑free numbers and case extensions, urging recipients to call immediately. Police say the hangers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. The department emphasized that residents should not call the numbers provided and should instead …

Kokosing Construction is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver who struck and killed one of its workers in a hit‑and‑run on I‑70 last week. In a statement released Thursday, the company identified the victim as 25‑year‑old Jordan Thomas, calling him a “beloved friend and valued team member” whose loss is deeply felt across …

The Mount Vernon Municipal Court is alerting Knox County residents to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be notices about unpaid parking violations. According to a press release from the court, the messages appear convincing and may reference an alleged unpaid ticket, list a court date, or include official‑looking seals. Some texts also urge immediate payment through …

WMVO Senior Showcase Press Release Mount Vernon, OH — WMVO, A Total Media company, along with MVNU Athletics proudly announces the 2026 WMVO Senior Showcase, featuring senior girls’ and boys’ basketball players from across Knox County and surrounding communities. This year’s event will take place at the Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, bringing together 31 exceptional senior athletes …

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has opened a statewide search for its next Executive Director, seeking a visionary, results‑oriented leader to guide the organization into its next phase of growth. The Board of Trustees announced the search this week, emphasizing the Chamber’s central role in supporting a diverse business community that includes small businesses, entrepreneurs, family‑owned companies, global manufacturers, …

The City of Mount Vernon has received national recognition after being selected as one of just three cities in the country to earn a Learning Laboratory award from the National League of Cities. Mayor Matt Starr and Human Resources Director Elizabeth Turner announced Tuesday that Mount Vernon was chosen alongside Seattle, Washington, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Turner said the city …

Knox Community Hospital is moving into a more focused review of potential strategic partners after receiving 10 formal proposals from nearly two dozen interested health care organizations. The hospital began evaluating options late last year as part of a long‑term effort to strengthen its clinical, operational and financial position. Hospital leaders say the strong response reflects KCH’s reputation, broad range …

Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26 in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Heston was convicted on two first‑degree felony rape charges. Count One carries a mandatory indefinite term of 25 years to life, and Count Five carries a mandatory …

Photo caption: Ann Marie Wiley, assistant director (left), and Joe Springer, executive director of The Winter Sanctuary, represent one of two organizations awarded $300,000 in competitive grants from the Knox County Foundation during its February grant cycle. (Photo courtesy of The Winter Sanctuary) Historic awards include two $300,000 grants and the launch of a new summer youth enrichment initiative MOUNT …

Knox Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is encouraging residents to take part in National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign focused on helping people make informed food choices and build healthy eating and physical activity habits. The observance began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week and expanded to a month‑long initiative in 1980. It is sponsored by the …