Mount Vernon City officials are moving forward with a proposed hybrid community development and public information officer position aimed at strengthening Mount Vernon’s economic development efforts and improving communication across departments. Council gave the legislation its second reading Monday. Safety‑Service Director Tanner Salyers said the role grew out of a year‑old conversation with Small Nation’s Jason Duff, who emphasized that …

Knox Health Commissioner Zach Green told county commissioners on March 5 that the agency is partnering with local organizations to develop training for teens on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Green described AI as a tool that young people need guidance to navigate, especially as schools and communities consider how to introduce it into K–12 settings. He …

The Fredericktown Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving door hangers marked URGENT and referencing an investigation under section ORC 4749.0. The notices list toll‑free numbers and case extensions, urging recipients to call immediately. Police say the hangers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. The department emphasized that residents should not call the numbers provided and should instead …

Two Butler residents and their Mount Vernon business are facing allegations that a purported animal‑welfare nonprofit diverted charitable donations to support a for‑profit enterprise that sold puppies. A lawsuit filed Monday by Ohio Attorney General David Yost claims the organization, Dogs to the Rescue, operated as a sham charity in Knox and Scioto counties. According to the filing, the nonprofit …

Kokosing Construction is offering a $110,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver who struck and killed one of its workers in a hit‑and‑run on I‑70 last week. In a statement released Thursday, the company identified the victim as 25‑year‑old Jordan Thomas, calling him a “beloved friend and valued team member” whose loss is deeply felt across …

The Mount Vernon Municipal Court is alerting Knox County residents to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be notices about unpaid parking violations. According to a press release from the court, the messages appear convincing and may reference an alleged unpaid ticket, list a court date, or include official‑looking seals. Some texts also urge immediate payment through …

Centerburg Village Council moved forward this week on several major initiatives, approving more than $3 million in 2026 appropriations while also advancing a 56‑acre annexation request and multiple long‑term planning projects. The annexation petition involves land on Croton Road owned by Whistlestop Properties. Council authorized the village solicitor to file the petition with the Knox County commissioners under an emergency …

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has opened a statewide search for its next Executive Director, seeking a visionary, results‑oriented leader to guide the organization into its next phase of growth. The Board of Trustees announced the search this week, emphasizing the Chamber’s central role in supporting a diverse business community that includes small businesses, entrepreneurs, family‑owned companies, global manufacturers, …

The City of Mount Vernon has received national recognition after being selected as one of just three cities in the country to earn a Learning Laboratory award from the National League of Cities. Mayor Matt Starr and Human Resources Director Elizabeth Turner announced Tuesday that Mount Vernon was chosen alongside Seattle, Washington, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Turner said the city …

Knox Community Hospital is moving into a more focused review of potential strategic partners after receiving 10 formal proposals from nearly two dozen interested health care organizations. The hospital began evaluating options late last year as part of a long‑term effort to strengthen its clinical, operational and financial position. Hospital leaders say the strong response reflects KCH’s reputation, broad range …