The Knox County Safe Communities Coalition reports one (1) traffic crash fatality from January1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. This compares to zero (0) traffic crash fatalities in Knox Countyduring the same months in 2024. For 2025, Knox County has experienced 169 crashes from1/1/2025 -3/31/2025 resulting in one (1) fatality thus far. “The crash statistics for this quarter indicate that …
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The following is a list of city streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking forcooperation from residents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street isscheduled for sweeping. Next week’s schedule is as follows:NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation.Monday – April 14THMulberry Street (Belmont Avenue to Chestnut Street)North Main Street (Warden to Chestnut)Tuesday …
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Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.04-14-25 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 Mar 24, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.03-24-25 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.03-24-25 Utilities Commission Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-41 : A Resolution Authorizing and …
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GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College women’s tennis team (12-5, 5-0 NCAC) continued its conference dominance on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the outdoor courts of their home Jasper Tennis Center, sweeping Oberlin College (7-8, 3-2 NCAC) 7-0 in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) action. The victory extends Kenyon’s remarkable streak to 37 consecutive regular-season NCAC wins, which dates back …
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(MOUNT VERNON) After three days of testimony involving a dozen witnesses, aKnox County jury found Michael Greywolf guilty of two counts of rape late Thursdayafternoon. Greywolf had been charged with forcible rape and rape of a child less thanthirteen years of age for a course of conduct with a now teenage victim. The jurydeliberated for about four hours after hearing …
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MOUNT VERNON — During uncertain times for food banks and hot meals in Ohio, Food For The Hungry President Austin Swallow offers encouragement to Knox County. “At Food For The Hungry, we remain unwavering in our commitment to support local food initiatives and our community, especially in these challenging times. Despite the announced financial cuts which may impact our food …
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MOUNT VERNON – One of downtown’s favorite weekend traditions will return to the Public Square beginning on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings May through October for locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally raised beef, chicken, pork and eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, unique jellies, flowers, personal care products …
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10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911 911 Monthly Report for MarchResolutions to be Presented Acknowledge the Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year for 2024. Authorize the Knox County Water and Wastewater Director to Dispose and/or SellObsolete Items via an online sale or trade-in. Declaring It Necessary to Renew All of a Ten-Year Levy …
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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce the appointment of Rev. Jon Nicholas as the new Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective June 1. With a remarkable 25-year background in church ministry and leadership, Jon is poised to bring invaluable experience and a passion for higher education to this important role. In his new role …
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Interchurch Social Services of Knox County (ISS) is celebrating the acquisition oftheir new location in Centerburg on April 27 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at2:00 p,m. with shopping until 4:00 p.m. Other activities include Finger Foods,Scavenger Hunt and Raffles for all ages, according to Carolyn Feergus, ISSExecutive Director. The public is invited to attend and tour the enlarged facility. The …
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