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A 24‑year‑old Mount Vernon man was killed Saturday night after crashing a dirt bike on Walnut Alley, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding northbound just before 11 p.m. when he left the roadway near the intersection of Sunset Street and struck a utility‑pole guy wire. A guy wire …
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Military‑grade explosives discovered during cleanup at Mount Vernon business
A routine building cleanup at CH Tool & Die took an unexpected turn on Feb. 13 when workers discovered four military transport canisters containing 40‑millimeter high‑explosive anti‑aircraft rounds. The company contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which secured the scene and brought in specialized assistance. After reviewing photos of the canisters, the Columbus Bomb Squad and the Wright‑Patterson Air Force …
Read More »Scam Warning: Fake Arrest-Warrant Calls Targeting Knox County Residents
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing arrest‑warrant phone scam. Callers are impersonating deputies, claiming you missed a court appearance and now face immediate arrest. They may even send fake federal court documents, sometimes naming Judge Richard Wetzel, and pressure you to make a payment at a kiosk while keeping you on the phone. Authorities stress …
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