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News from March 2019

Flood Advisory through early Sunday morning

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 30, 2019

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.

Kathleen A. Kosman

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 30, 2019

Kathleen A. Kosman, 78, formerly of Howard, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Carriage Court of Hilliard.

Bufford Latham

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 30, 2019

Bufford Latham, 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away at his home on Friday, March 29, 2019.

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Pond fails, floods along Peatmoss

By Joshua Morrison | Mar 30, 2019

Just southeast of the Village of Utica, near Peatmoss Road and Ginger Hill Road, a new “pond” has formed.

What do you think of proposed changes to Public Square, such as narrowed traffic lanes and eliminating angled parking?

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 30, 2019

Share your thoughts and opinions.

Danville man charged with arson in January fire

By John Wareham | Mar 30, 2019

A Danville man has been charged on four counts in two different courts from separate incidents that happened on the same day in January of 2019.

$2.6M project bonds approved

By Chuck Martin | Mar 30, 2019

There really was a new set of steps taking shape under the plastic tent at City Hall this winter.

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Mount Vernon survives Johnstown surge

By Erick Starkey | Mar 30, 2019

The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets baseball team held a 10-2 lead over Johnstown after three innings, but the Johnnies came charging back to cut the lead to one, 11-10, before the home team closed the door to win 13-10.

Mom and son indicted after same incident

By John Wareham | Mar 29, 2019

A Mount Vernon man and his mother were both indicted on similar felony charges in Knox County Court of Common Pleas on Tuesday.

Gerald Wayne ‘Jerry’ Harris

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 29, 2019

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Harris, 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Knox Community Hospital.

Sheriff's office arrest one during compliance sweep

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 29, 2019

On Wednesday March 27, 2019 the Knox County Sheriff’s Office began conducting their scheduled compliance check of all registered sex offenders residing in Knox County.

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Pacemaker’s preparing for new season

By Geoff Cowles | Mar 29, 2019

The 2019 drag racing season is upon us and Pacemaker’s Dragway Park will soon be ready to open in April.

Ghana man changes plea; awaits sentencing

By John Wareham | Mar 29, 2019

A Columbus man changed his plea on one amended charge and had others dismissed in a hearing in the Knox County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday.

COJFD remodeling set to go

By Chuck Martin | Mar 29, 2019

The Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board of Trustees has accepted bids for the remodeling of the firehouse and construction should begin in April, with completion in about five months.

Public health proclamation

Knox County celebrates a century of public health

By Larry Di Giovanni | Mar 29, 2019

One hundred years of public health organization and service enjoyed by Ohioans, including Knox County residents, was celebrated Thursday as Knox County Commissioners Teresa Bemiller and Bill Pursel signed a proclamation recognizing next week as National Public Health Week.

Supplemental care available for eligible individuals

By Katie Ellington | Mar 29, 2019

An insurance plan designed for low-income individuals is now available in Knox County. Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are available to those who qualify for full Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

Mid-Ohio Martial Arts Open set for Saturday

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 29, 2019

The 30th annual Mid-Ohio Martial Arts Open, sponsored by Mid-Ohio Karate 4 Kids and The Soaring Eagles Competition Team, will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Waterford United Methodist Church, 20595 Waterford Road, Fredericktown. Registration opens at 9 a.m.

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What’s that smell?

By Joshua Morrison | Mar 29, 2019

The Mount Vernon Fire Department checks Plum Alley, searching for a potential gas leak/smell behind the Woodward Opera House

Dowalter sentenced on drug charges

By John Wareham | Mar 28, 2019

A Warren woman was sentenced to community control on two drug charges in Knox County Common Pleas Court Wednesday.

‘Game On!’ Spring schedule starts Friday

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 28, 2019

The Knox County Memorial Building Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 112 E. High St., will host “Game On!”, an evening of board gaming fun for adults (ages 16 and up) in Veteran’s Hall featuring a cash bar and concessions (pizza provided by Domino’s). The event will be held Friday, March 29, from 6-9 p.m.

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