Knox County Land Bank plans to demolish vacant Centerburg Respiratory

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Land Bank board plans to demolish the former Centerburg Respiratory Center at 212 Fairview Ave. in Centerburg. Land Bank Vice President Sam Filkins said the building sits on seven parcels on 2.5 acres and is zoned multi-family. It is adjacent to rental housing units. Although it is in good…

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Danville veterans memorial to undergo revitalization

The revitalization project focuses on the veterans memorial area, it includes tree removal & planting, landscaping, and a new water line DANVILLE—A joint effort between the downtown business association, Danville Village Council, and American Legion Post #650 will revitalize Veterans Memorial Park. Mitch Durbin, a board member with Main-Market & Beyond, said the project focuses…

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Prep work starts for repaving Kokosing Gap Trail

MOUNT VERNON — Prep work for repaving the Kokosing Gap Trail is underway, and work is officially set to start in 2026. Last year, the Ohio Department of Transportation awarded the Knox County Park District a $1.1 million TAP grant (Transportation Assistance Program). The 14-mile trail was last paved two decades ago and is delaminating in shaded…

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