MOUNT VERNON — Local law enforcement has a new forcible entry tool that improves safety and security in active threat situations. Thanks to Knox County Foundation and Elks Lodge #140 grants, the JTC Claw will soon be in patrol cruisers throughout the county. The 2022 elementary school shooting incident in Uvalde, Texas, highlighted the need for forcible…
MOUNT VERNON — 2023 sidewalk, zoning, and new dump truck discussions might seem mundane or dull, but they are the lifeblood of rural communities. They help make residents’ lives more comfortable and account for large shares of the annual budget. And they are among the accomplishments village officials reported for 2023. Centerburg Centerburg started the…
MOUNT VERNON — Fundraising is underway for a new K-9 at the Mount Vernon Police Department. Arms of an Angel, a local drug awareness outreach organization, is heading fundraising efforts for another K-9 due to current K-9 Laya retiring in the spring. Laya is one of three K-9s at the department and has been with…
MOUNT VERNON — The 42nd anniversary of the Food For The Hungry Drive brought Knox County residents, businesses, schools, and organizations together to help fight food insecurity. These collective efforts resulted in donations totaling $296,009.36 and 12 truckloads of food, and the total is still climbing. Community members came together again this year to support…
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown High School Alumni Association has announced that its 30th scholarship honoring the 30-year teaching career of Tracie J. Weller (1985-2010) has been fully endowed by Malcolm R. Shrimplin, an FHS graduate. To be awarded this spring, the purpose of this scholarship is to encourage young women to further study science, technology,…
Knox County Foundation, in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Knox Network of Nonprofits! Open to all nonprofit staff, board members, and individuals interested in the nonprofit sector, the network will meet regularly to discuss topics that impact nonprofit organizations. Registration for…
MOUNT VERNON — Local community partners met on Nov. 29 for an update on how Ohio will manage the money it will receive after winning a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical industry. Ohio was one of the states that sued several pharmaceutical companies for their role in the opioid epidemic. The companies settled the lawsuit in 2021. Ohio…
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has launched a new two-year certificate program designed to support high school graduates with intellectual disabilities. The residential program, called Independence and Growth Nurtured through Integrated Training and Education (IGNITE), focuses on academics, independent living, self-determination, and employment. Participants in IGNITE will also fully engage in Spiritual Formation…
MOUNT VERNON — Regional Planning Commission members on Thursday got a birds-eye view of what the county can do to prepare for future growth. Jeff Gottke, president of the Area Development Foundation, presented key takeaways from the recent Knox County Growth Strategy report. RELATED READING Knox County’s Intel response: ‘It’s not a freak-out’ by Cheryl Splain…
MOUNT VERNON — A scholarship program through Knox Public Health expands access to driver’s ed training for teenagers who cannot afford to take it. A $15,000 grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office funds the Drive to Succeed scholarships. Funding is available to Knox County teens through December 2024. Suzanne Dapprich, KPH emergency preparedness and…
