MOUNT VERNON — A former Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy is expected to spend 90 days in the county jail after pleading guilty of stealing over $500,000 from an elderly couple. Danial Bobo, 51, of Gambier, pleaded guilty to theft, a first-degree felony; three counts of telecommunications fraud, third- and fourth-degree felonies; and two counts […]
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Copline: a hotline for law enforcement to call on their worst days
MOUNT VERNON — Jerry Scott has been a police chaplain for more than five years. In those five years, he’s been on the scene for 100-plus death calls. Whether it’s a homicide, suicide, or overdose, he’s there to pray with the families affected by the tragic circumstances no one saw coming. He’s also present for […]
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Community unites to preserve Kokosing River
MOUNT VERNON — The Kokosing River continues to be one of the bright spots of Knox County’s vast array of nature. To maintain that beautiful waterway, a Kokosing River Rally Cleanup crew and volunteers pulled 65 tires from the scenic river last weekend. Approximately 140 volunteers helped to make the event a success Saturday morning, […]