Knox County

The Knox County Department of Job and Family Services is contemplating restricting its operations to local public assistance calls due to staffing challenges.

The Knox County Commission encountered resistance against vacating Bat Nest Road in Union Township during its recent meeting.

A suspected swatting call led to a lockdown at East Knox County High and Elementary Schools on January 12.

The Knox County Dog Shelter saw more adoptions than intakes during December 2025.

The Knox County Commissioners have named Bill Pursel and Barry Lester to key leadership positions for 2026.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a significant allocation for non-general funds totaling $64.7 million during their recent meeting on January 8th.

The Knox County Commission has finalized the permanent assessment base for the North Branch of Ford Street Ditch at $57,192 following regulatory guidelines from Ohio Revised Code.

Knox County Commissioners have approved a rate increase for water and wastewater services effective from March 2026.

Knox County Water and Wastewater Superintendent Bill Pickrell announced ongoing bidding for a new water well project at a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

Scott Boone from Knox County Job and Family Services highlights a fraudulent scheme targeting seniors into selling their homes at discounted rates.

Knox County 911 Operations Director Laura Webster informed the Board of Commissioners on December 11 that two trainees have successfully completed their public safety telecommunicator class.

Knox County Chief Information Officer Kyle Webb presented a final report to the Board of Commissioners in 2025 regarding the upgrades and maintenance work completed by his department.

The Knox County Department of Job & Family Services managed to avoid layoffs and early retirements that seemed imminent before the resolution of the federal government shutdown, Director Scott Boone informed the Knox Board of Commissioners during...

Area Development Foundation President Sam Filkins addressed the Knox County Board of Commissioners during its November 13 meeting, detailing how a tax abatement by the City of Mount Vernon will save the developer of Founders Grove $2 million.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners has approved $100,000 in grants to four local organizations as part of its One Ohio Opioid funding grant program.

The start of classes at Kenyon College has led to a significant increase in passengers, Knox County Transit Director Bethany Celmar informed the Knox County Commission during its September 30 meeting.

Knox County has announced the promotion of Kyle Webb to Chief Information Officer following his completion of a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Franklin University.

Twelve percent of Knox County residents receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, Carla Poland, the public assistance administrator for the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services, informed the Board of...