Knox County Board of Commissioners - Legals
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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.
Mount Vernon, Knox Land Bank team to fix North Norton Street
Jun 1, 2026
The Knox County Land Bank is leading a $33,325 project aimed at stabilizing North Norton Street in Mount Vernon.
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 County Super Scooper event successfully distributes mulch
May 25, 2026
Knox County Recycling Coordinator Matt Baugher reported successful outcomes for both this year's Super Scooper mulch distribution event and ongoing spring cleanup efforts during a May 19 commissioners meeting.
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.
Fling reappointed to Children's Trust Fund Central Regional Council
Apr 27, 2026
Melanie Fling has been reappointed as Licking County's representative on a key regional council focused on preventing child abuse and neglect.
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 Sheriff sends new canines to training
Apr 14, 2026
Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser announced at an April 9 meeting that two new canines are undergoing specialized training for drug detection, tracking, and patrol duties.
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 County population growth projected near 70,000
Apr 6, 2026
The Knox County Board of Commissioners heard projections from Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission indicating population growth nearing 70,000 by 2050.
Knox County Transit reports strong March with 6,014 trips
Apr 6, 2026
Knox County Transit maintained high ridership in March despite driver absences due to medical leave.
Knox Ag Museum shares progress with Board of Commissioners
Mar 23, 2026
Knox County Agricultural Museum Director Don Hawk updated commissioners on March 19 about planned IT upgrades and facility repairs totaling $13,000 for 2026.
Knox County investigates 520 child abuse, neglect cases
Mar 23, 2026
The Knox County Job & Family Services agency reported over 1,600 calls regarding child abuse or neglect in 2025 with more than 500 investigations conducted.
Knox County moves Mount Vernon servers into new municipal center
Mar 16, 2026
Knox County CIO Trevor Ditmars announced that Mount Vernon's server equipment has been relocated to its new municipal center following coordination challenges.
Knox Health Commissioner plans teen AI training, reports flu and Lyme cases
Mar 9, 2026
Knox Health Commissioner Zach Green announced plans for teen-focused artificial intelligence training at a recent board meeting.
Knox Commissioners named Pursel as board's president
Jan 12, 2026
The Knox County Commissioners have named Bill Pursel and Barry Lester to key leadership positions for 2026.
Knox commissioners budget $108 million for appropriations
Jan 12, 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.
Knox commissioners learn how city's reinvestment abatement affects tax revenue
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Knox County provides $100,000 in grants to support families
Nov 10, 2025
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.