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A recent investigation in Mount Vernon has taken a dramatic turn. Police initially executed a search warrant to uncover electronic files related to child sexual abuse material. During the search, drug paraphernalia was discovered in plain view, prompting authorities to obtain a second warrant. This led to the discovery of over 100 grams of cocaine, a significant amount under Ohio …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Salt Brine Hearing – United Aggregates, Inc. – Mount Vernon, OH10:05 AM Salt Brine Hearing – United Aggregates, Inc. – Danville, OH10:15 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Transit Knox County Transit Monthly Report.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Salt Brine Application from United Aggregates, Inc., 14220 Parrott Street,Mount Vernon, OH 43050, to have brine …

Tom Holton, sole agricultural teacher and FFA advisor at East Knox Jr./High School, is one of 10 finalists in Ohio for the Golden Owl Award. The Golden Owl Award is sponsored by Nationwide, the Ohio FFA, Ohio Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, and AgCredit. John Ball of Nationwide Kari Ball Insurance Agency presented the plaque to Mr. Holton, while representatives …

Mount Vernon, OH — Experience Mount Vernon is thrilled to announce that exhibitor registration for the 2025 First Friday season is now OPEN! This year, we’re streamlining the process by combining Cruise-In registration, regular exhibitor registration, and space selection into a single, user-friendly form. 2025 First Friday Dates and Themes: June 6th: Mount Vernon’s 220th Birthday Bash presented by Edward …

The Mount Vernon Police Department Detective Division, assisted by the PatrolDivision, executed a search warrant at a Martinsburg Road residence. The warrantstemmed from an ongoing investigation for possession of child pornography. During the search of the residence evidence of child pornography, Detectives alsolocated over 100 grams of cocaine, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, prescription pills, andmarijuana were located and seized. Additionally, Detectives …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon, in collaboration with the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon/Knox County and Kenyon College, recently held a community-wide Pillow Drive to support students in need at East Knox Local Schools. Over 60 pillows, pillow cases, and throw blankets were collected and donated to help students in need. The idea for the …

Mount Vernon, OH- Knox County Career Center (KCCC) students competed inSkillsUSA Regional and Super Regional competitions recently. SkillsUSA is one of KCCC’s Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) in whichour students compete and participate in. KCCC had 19 students compete in the SkillsUSARegional and Super Regional competitions, in which 9 of them qualified for the SkillsUSA Statecompetition on March 18th. KCCC …

Mount Vernon OH, February 20, 2025 – Ma chère Mesdames et Messieurs, it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that MTVarts welcomes you to the Knox Memorial Theatre for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast JR.” Sponsored by Ariel Corporation, Knox County Foundation, and under the direction of Bruce Jacklin Artistic Director, the show runs for four performances February 28th …

Tempers flared at Mount Vernon City Council Monday Night as Mayor Matt Starr was upset about the vote regarding a Communications Director position. Starr was frustrated and during the comment portion of the meeting said to Council ” I am very disappointed and then said “eyes up here please” before telling Council it was his turn to talk and again …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College once again has been named a “top producer” of students selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, continuing a remarkable run of success. Today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs marks the 18th time in the past 20 years that the College has received this designation and confirms …