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Knox County grand jury returns 9 indictments
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury handed down nine indictments at its most recent session on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Brian Rose, of Mount Vernon, nonsupport of dependants, fifth-degree felony. Kenneth Shira II, of Fredericktown, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, third-degree felony. Stephen Rex...
Working Locally to Make a Difference
When Mount Vernon City Council members had to decide whether to pursue a $20 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, they looked to Emily Ewing ’24 to walk them through it during a June public meeting. “I was so nervous,” the recent graduate said. “I’m not a great...
GALLERY: Knox County Veterans picnic 2024
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Veterans Service Office held its annual veterans picnic on Aug. 11, 2024, at the Schnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park. As a refreshing breeze blew through the center, veterans enjoyed sandwiches, brownies, and other picnic fare. The event drew about 250 people. VSO...
City of Mount Vernon lags in paying bills
MOUNT VERNON — In February 2023, the City of Mount Vernon contracted with Knox County to handle the city’s IT services. Earlier this year, the county also took over operating and maintaining the city’s new phone system. While the personnel side of the relationship works well, the...
Overdose can impact anyone; event slated for Aug. 30
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) invites the community to come together on Friday, Aug. 30, to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose and support families who have lost loved ones over the years. The event is set...
2024 HS football preview: Ashland Arrows
ASHLAND — Welcome to Source Media’s 2024 high school football preview. Over the coming days, we’ll preview schools across Ashland, Richland and Knox Counties every day leading up to Week 1. Today, we preview the Ashland Arrows. You can find all of our high school football previews...
Pillsbury selected Favorite Shelter Dog
MOUNT VERNON — The Friends of the Knox County Animal Shelter held their annual “Vote for your Favorite Shelter Dog” photo contest at the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival to see which shelters dogs will be featured in the annual calendar. Festival goers picked Pillsbury, a...
Meet Joe & Donna Gutridge, Knox County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens
MOUNT VERNON — Joe and Donna Gutridge are spending their golden years giving back. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) recently honored the Mount Vernon couple as the Knox County’s 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizens. In addition to a plaque from the AAA5, the Gutridges also...
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