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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.
Knox Dog Shelter held 13 adoptable dogs
Sep 23, 2025
Knox County Dog Warden Brian Biggerstaff informed the Board of Commissioners that as of September 17, the Knox County Dog Shelter housed 14 dogs, with 13 available for adoption.
Knox creates 891 back to school vouchers
Sep 22, 2025
The Knox County Job and Family Services Back to School Voucher program generated 891 vouchers, resulting in $128,529 in redemptions at local vendors.
Knox County 911 dispatchers train on trauma, suicide
Sep 15, 2025
Knox County 911 dispatchers are participating in a training program this week focused on trauma, suicidology, and other relevant topics.
Knox Public Health collaborates on behavioral health services
Sep 9, 2025
Collaboration has been a central theme in Knox Public Health's behavioral health initiatives, as outlined in its Community Health Assessment.
Knox County Transit's flex routes deemed a success
Sep 2, 2025
Knox County Transit Director Bethany Celmar informed the Knox County Board of Commissioners at its August 26 meeting that the flex routes initiated on June 2 are performing exceptionally well.
Knox County Sheriff to use K9 officers to search county jail for drugs
Sep 2, 2025
Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser informed the Knox County Board of Commissioners during their August 28 meeting that his department will conduct regular searches using K9 units at the Knox County Jail.
Knox Pooch Plunge hosts 44 dogs on last day of Hiawatha Water Park's season
Aug 26, 2025
The Knox County Dog Shelter recently organized its Pooch Plunge event at Hiawatha Water Park, where 44 dogs participated.
Knox child support collects surpass state's target goal
Aug 25, 2025
Knox County Job and Family Services reported to the Board of Commissioners during its August 21 meeting that the county's child support collection rate of 76 percent exceeded the state of Ohio's goal of 70 percent.
Knox Water and Wastewater deals with power problems, need for new well
Aug 19, 2025
The Knox County Water and Wastewater program is addressing power issues at its Apple Valley pump station and is planning to drill a new well due to an existing well operating nearly continuously since early June.
Knox County Sheriff Weckesser anticipates full staffing this month
Aug 4, 2025
Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser informed the Board of Commissioners during their July 31 meeting that he expects his department to be fully staffed by the end of August.
Opportunity Knox expects big cuts in federal funding
Jul 21, 2025
Opportunity Knox representatives informed the Knox County Board of Commissioners about anticipated significant cuts in funding for its adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs.
Few of the 10,000 plus 911 calls in Knox made on landlines
Jul 8, 2025
Knox County 911 Operations Director Laura Webster informed the Knox County Board of Commissioners during its July 8 meeting that only 51 out of the 10,417 calls made to 911 in June were from landlines.
Knox County IT migrates court clerk's servers, strengthening email security
Jul 8, 2025
Knox County Chief Information Officer (CIO) Kyle Webb informed the Board of Commissioners during their July 8 meeting that the IT Department has completed the clerk of court's server migration and installed new computers in various offices.
Agreement for behavioral health coordinator at Knox County Jail approved
Jul 8, 2025
The Knox County Commissioners have approved an agreement to support a behavioral health service coordinator at the Knox County Jail.
Free mulch, firewood available from Knox County
Jul 7, 2025
Knox County residents have the opportunity to undertake significant projects with free mulch available from the Knox County yard waste-compost area on Thayer Road.
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium successes include fast ticket sales for Jay Leno
Jun 16, 2025
More than 750 tickets were sold for a performance by Jay Leno at the Knox Memorial on August 23, even before the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium (MVAC) began a marketing campaign, Executive Director Martin Booker informed the Knox County Board of...
Webb earns master's degree, gets promoted by Knox County
Jun 16, 2025
Knox County Director of Information Technology Kyle Webb has graduated with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Franklin University, leading to his promotion to Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the county.