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Wayne Township- The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, September26, 2022 at approximately 8:15AM, on Green Valley Road east of Mile Creek Roadin Wayne Township, Knox County. Emma West, age 18, of Fredericktown, Ohio, was operating a black 2011Chevrolet Cruze eastbound on Green Valley Road when she …

Theft of More Than $450,000 (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A Knox County grand jury has indicted a former law enforcement officer and his wife on seven felony charges stemming from the theft of over $450,000 from an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. The indictment charges Gambier residents Daniel and Elisabeth Bobo with one count …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Automotive Technologyprogram, led by instructor Don McDaniel, hosted a Car Show/Cruise-in on Sunday, September25th at KCCC. Entry was by donation only. The event was sponsored by Thorpe Garage out ofJohnstown and McDaniel CPA out of Mount Vernon. KCCC’s Culinary Arts program, led by instructor Chef Matt Russo, prepared and soldfood for …

Downloads:AgendaAgenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.9-26-22 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 Sep 12, 2022 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Sep 19, 2022 7:00 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.08-22-22A Employee & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes2.08-22-22B Employee & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes3.08-22-22A Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes4.08-22-22B Planning & Zoning Committee …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Automotive Technologyprogram will host a Car Show/Cruise-in on Sunday, September 25th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat KCCC.The event is being sponsored by Thorpe Garage out of Johnstown and McDaniel CPAout of Mount Vernon. Entry is by donation only. All proceeds from the Car Show/Cruise-in go toKnox County Food for the …

Ontario OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., is proud to announce the 2022 Knox County Outstanding Senior Citizens. Married for 54 years, Terry and Val Klopcic, have focused on inspiring community members. They were named the Knox County Outstanding Senior Citizens for their compassionate volunteer work at Knox Community Hospital, Hospice of Knox County, Sew …

To help stop the spread on the mutating COVID-19 virus and prepare for the upcomingflu season, Knox Public Health will conduct a drive-thru clinic offering both the seasonalflu shot and the COVID-19 bivalent booster. The two-for-one event will be held on Sat.,Oct. 1 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Administration of all vaccinewill take place while …

The teams at KCH are so excited to join the Centerburg community and share the progress on the Centerburg Expansion project. This month the crew will be: hanging drywall,painting,continuing work on the storefront,concrete for the site and the curbs,exterior metal siding,and begin laying asphalt. Plans for October include: millwork,finishing drywall and painting,starting on ceramic tile work,and ceiling grid installation,in addition …

 Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s annual Festival Latino will be held Sept. 22, from 5-7:30 p.m., at The Quad on campus. The event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will include art, food trucks, games and cultural artifacts. “The Latinx community has made significant contribution to our society and our world. This time is set aside for us to celebrate those great accomplishments,” said Tavaris Taylor, Assistant Vice …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found five guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on September 12, 2022. Kenneth Hodge, 36 of Columbus, was found guilty of Driving Under Suspension. TheCourt sentenced him to pay a $250 fine. Michael Kupiec, 32 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Driving Under a 12-PointSuspension. The Court sentenced him …