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Knox County gets $175,000 to fix failing septic systems
Jun 8, 2026
Knox Public Health received $175,000 from Ohio EPA to help property owners repair or replace failing septic systems.
Knox County supervisors get FMLA training
Jun 1, 2026
More than 30 Knox County supervisors participated in recent Family and Medical Leave Act training.
Knox County Jail security upgrade begins
Jun 1, 2026
Knox County Jail's security retrofit project is expected to finish next week following recent updates at a commissioners' meeting.
Knox Transit may cut Saturday service in July
May 25, 2026
Knox County Transit may eliminate Saturday bus service beginning July 1 due to funding shortages.
Knox County works to cut water loss
May 25, 2026
The Knox County Water and Wastewater Department updated commissioners on efforts to reduce water loss caused by broken connections and root intrusion at its May 19 meeting.
Knox Park District using grants to pave, maintain trails
May 11, 2026
The Knox County Park District announced it is using grants for repaving and maintaining local trails.
Knox Sheriff's Office wants seven deputies per shift
May 5, 2026
Lt. James Ferenbaugh of the Knox County Sheriff's Office told the Board of Commissioners during an April 30 meeting that he'd like to have seven deputies per shift in the long term, but understands that it's a money issue.
Knox County bolting down manholes to prevent vandalism
Apr 27, 2026
The Knox County Water & Wastewater Department is installing new bolted manholes at nearly $600 each following repeated vandalism incidents.
Knox County parent raises concerns over student senior tag game
Apr 19, 2026
A local parent addressed Knox County officials about safety concerns surrounding 'senior tag,' an unsanctioned student game involving water guns mistaken for real weapons.
Knox County 911 emergency calls rise in March
Apr 13, 2026
Knox County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Laura Webster about rising emergency call volumes in March.
Knox adopts out 20 dogs in November
Dec 22, 2025
The Knox County Dog Shelter saw twenty adoptions in November amid an influx of new arrivals.
Overnight trips to Knox County increase by 7%
Dec 8, 2025
The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has reported a 7% increase in overnight trips by visitors, resulting in 650,000 visit nights.
Lyme disease cases continue to rise in Knox County
Dec 8, 2025
The number of Lyme disease reports in Knox County continues to rise, with 187 cases reported compared to 119 at the end of 2024, according to Health Commissioner Zach Green.
Knox lacks maintenance funds for North Branch of Ford Creek
Nov 10, 2025
Knox County is set to hold a public hearing on December 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox County Memorial Theatre.
Knox HR sets goal to digitize all files
Nov 4, 2025
Knox County Human Resources Director Courtney Lower informed the Board of Commissioners on October 28 that her department is undertaking a significant project to digitize its files.
Knox County IT adopts best practices for computer systems
Oct 28, 2025
Knox County Chief Information Officer Kyle Webb informed the Board of Commissioners on October 21 that the Information Technology (IT) department has initiated a strategy to enhance operational efficiency by dedicating servers to specific tasks.
Pump station fixes help prevent backups into Knox County residents' homes
Oct 27, 2025
The Knox County Board of Commissioners received an update on wastewater projects during its October 21 meeting.
911 calls increase slightly in September
Oct 13, 2025
Knox County 911 dispatchers experienced a slight decrease in calls for service in September compared to the previous month, but there was an increase in 911 calls, as reported by 911 Operations Director Laura Webster to the Knox Board of...
Secretary of State's liaison tells commissioners about his work in Knox County
Oct 5, 2025
Caleb Shriver, the regional liaison for Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, met with the Knox County Board of Commissioners on October 2.
Deputy returns to work after assault by Knox County Jail inmate
Sep 28, 2025
Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser informed the Board of Commissioners on September 25 that a deputy injured by an inmate at the Knox County Jail has returned to work, and the inmate involved has been indicted.