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The month of June is a busy one for the Knox County Public Library system. For adults there are many events, tomorrow is the Adult Craft and Conversation from 6-7:30 pm. Then on Friday, the summer reading program for all ages begins and will go until July 12. On Monday June 3, the Young Adult Craft registration begins for the …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 14 crashes resulting in 17 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, according to provisional statistics. This is a decrease from last year, when 26 individuals were killed. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 24 and ran through Monday, May 27. During the reporting period, state troopers made …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) officially broke ground today on a five-story Search and Rescue Training Tower located on the SFM Ohio Fire Academy campus in Reynoldsburg. Today’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of a significant advancement in the future of firefighter and EMS training in Ohio. The $16.7 million facility is designed …

This past weekend Mount Vernon celebrated memorial day which Mayor Matt Starr notes is a day of remembrance not celebration. The parade was a success with 52 participants, a high within recent years, and the weather was permitting , which was a major concern. Saint Vincent De Paul school spent the weekend placing flags on the graves of veterans at …

Planned transportation improvements in the area will be completed in the coming years to accommodate the additional traffic expected from future development, including Intel. Projects will be constructed by both state and local governments, with varying impacts to traffic. Please note that all work is weather dependent. For additional information about transportation improvements in the New Albany area, please visit NewAlbanySiliconHeartland.com.  Find all area …

COLUMBUS – During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways promoting traffic safety. As motorists travel this weekend, troopers are reminding drivers to utilize their safety belts and to be responsible by designating a sober driver. The effort begins at midnight on Friday, May 24 and continues through 11:59 p.m. …

The Public Libraries of Knox County has a packed summer of fun activities for all ages to get Knox County reading this summer. The Summer reading program kicks off May 31 and goes until July 12. For kids kindergarten to fifth grade there are several events over the course of the summer to keep kids reading while school is out. …

Summer is calling and the City of Delaware is ready! The Jack Florance pool at Mingo Park and the splash pad at Veterans Park promise a wet and wild summer. Opening Day is Saturday, May 25. The splash pad opens each day at 10 am and the pool at noon. Both will be open through Labor Day weekend. The entry …

Mount Gilead- The Mount Gilead Post is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:28 PM, on State Route 97 near State Route 288, in North Bloomfield, Morrow County.Matthew A. Kingseed, age 24 of Galion Ohio was operating a 2012 Honda Accord eastbound on State Route 97. Kyle S. Jackson, age 37 of Galion …

Hospice of Knox County is a non-profit organization that is a branch from Hospice of North Central Ohio. They work with patients who are in need of end of life care as well as family members of the patient. They work to make sure the patient are as comfortable as possible while they are coming to the end of their …