Tag Archives: Knox County

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 …

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, …

Eight Knox County Career Center students are advancing to the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, after strong performances at the state competition held Feb. 23 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The national event will take place May 6–10. Students from CollegeU‑Business, Computer Network Technology, Digital Media & Software Development, and Pre‑Professional Mentorship programs competed …

Knox Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is encouraging residents to take part in National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign focused on helping people make informed food choices and build healthy eating and physical activity habits. The observance began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week and expanded to a month‑long initiative in 1980. It is sponsored by the …

The Knox County Regional Planning Commission has approved several updates to Wayne Township’s zoning resolution, marking the first major revision since 2019 and introducing new flexibility for home‑based businesses. The most significant update affects conditional uses for home occupations in the agricultural/residential district. Regulations continue to require that a business operated from a residence must be owned by someone living …