Knox County Treasurer, Shelley Coon, reminds property owners real estate taxes are due on Friday,February 21, 2025. Tax bills were mailed out on January 21st . Payments may be made in the Treasurer’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.Payment can also be made on line through the treasurer’s site at www.co.knox.oh.us . There is a feecharged by the …
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Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.01-27-25 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 Jan 13, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.01-13-25 Utilities Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2024-136 : A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Safety-Service Director to Prepare and Submit an Application …
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The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 24,2025 at 6:55 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon,Ohio for the purpose of hearing public comment considering a rezoning proposalsubmitted by the City Development Services Manager for review by the MunicipalPlanning Commission for a recommendation to City Council for parcels #66-05624.000. …
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Knox Public Health announces an update to its Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program, funded by a $142,000 grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The program now includes residents of Knox County and surrounding counties, offering driver’s education scholarships for income-eligible teens. Applications are open through June 2026 or until funds are exhausted. Eligibility Requirements Ages 15-17 (some 18-year-olds considered …
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10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Community Update from Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties11:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Emergency Management AgencyMonthly ReportResolutions to be Presented Approve Request from Clinton Township Trustees to Vacate an Unnamed Alley inClinton Township, Knox County, Ohio. Approve Knox County Litter and Recycling 2024 Financial Report. Approve State of Ohio …
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Central Ohio – Wildlife District One State Wildlife Officer Austin Levering, assigned to Knox County, received a complaint of a person raccoon hunting on private property without permission. Officer Levering contacted the hunter, and further investigation revealed that the hunter entered several other private properties without written permission. The subject was issued a summons for hunting without permission. The subject was …
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GUESTS: Pat Crow- Old Business: New Business::New Employee Handbook – Prepare to discussLEGISLATION:Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Resolution 2025-1 Renew and Appoint Rep/Alt to Regional Planning 2025- second readingResolution 2025-2 To Approve DKMM District’s Waste Mgmt. Plan- first readingResolution 2024-Report of Committees Chairs * FINANCE: FURAY: Pay bills WTR/WASTE WTR: FURAY: Update on Sand Filter Project: Water Rate increase +$5.00 for January …
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Mount Vernon, OH – February is American Heart Month.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. However,you can do a lot to protect your heart. Self-care is heart health care. Beingphysically active, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep, not smoking,and finding ways to reduce stress are ways to help take care of our hearts. Knox Community …
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The Philander Chase Conservancy, Kenyon College’s land trust, is pleased to announce that Evan Sternhas been selected as its new Project Coordinator. Stern’s appointment fills the role held previously bythe Conservancy’s current director, Amy Henricksen. Over the past twenty-five years the Philander Chase Conservancy has worked to conserve open spaceand important natural habitats within a five-mile radius of Kenyon College. …
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