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Mount Vernon City officials are moving forward with a proposed hybrid community development and public information officer position aimed at strengthening Mount Vernon’s economic development efforts and improving communication across departments. Council gave the legislation its second reading Monday. Safety‑Service Director Tanner Salyers said the role grew out of a year‑old conversation with Small Nation’s Jason Duff, who emphasized that …

Knox Health Commissioner Zach Green told county commissioners on March 5 that the agency is partnering with local organizations to develop training for teens on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Green described AI as a tool that young people need guidance to navigate, especially as schools and communities consider how to introduce it into K–12 settings. He …

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 …

Two Butler residents and their Mount Vernon business are facing allegations that a purported animal‑welfare nonprofit diverted charitable donations to support a for‑profit enterprise that sold puppies. A lawsuit filed Monday by Ohio Attorney General David Yost claims the organization, Dogs to the Rescue, operated as a sham charity in Knox and Scioto counties. According to the filing, the nonprofit …

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 …

East Knox Local Schools Respond to Armed Threat Following Anonymous Tip Howard, Ohio (January 12, 2026) — East Knox Local Schools went into lockdown Monday morning after receiving an anonymous tip about an individual who was armed and intended to enter the high school, prompting a major law enforcement response. Superintendent Richard Baird stated that the school resource officer immediately …

Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrolannounced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Knox County Fridayevening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter andintercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, 581 people were killed and 4,352 were injured inOVI-related crashes last year in Ohio.” Lieutenant Holloway, …

On August 12th, 2025 the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service involving a male subject who sustained an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the thigh. Deputies arrived on scene and provided assistance. The individual was transported by Homer EMS for medical treatment. At this time, there is no indication of foul play, and the incident appears …

MOUNT VERNON, OH – The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Knox County Biketoberfest (KCBO). A new event presented by Outdoor Pursuits, a Columbus-based non-profit, Knox County Biktoberfest will be hosted at Ariel-Foundation Park, October 3rd -5th. Cyclists and trail users of all skill levels are invited to Ariel-Foundation Park to experience a weekend celebrating …

Knox County Real Estate property tax bills have been mailed and are due on Friday, July 11, 2025.The Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. The office will be closedThursday, June 19th for Juneteenth and Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. You may pay online by electronic check or credit card at www.co.knox.oh.us (Treasurer’s site) or byphone at …