Reader responds with more photos of Bowers fire, Gov. Harris in Centerburg
CENTERBURG — Gloria Parsisson is a wealth of knowledge about the Centerburg area, and she has many pictures from the town’s lively history. After the History Knox column a couple…
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Mount Vernon mayor: ‘It was a great year, but a hard year’
Mayor Matt Starr highlighted 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans in his State of the City address to the Knox County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
Mount Vernon appeals board condemns North Main St. buildings for demolition
The Board of Property Maintenance condemned four structures at its March 24 meeting.
Terrific Trio: Fredericktown’s Toombs, Rinehart, Luckmeier earn All-Ohio honors
FREDERICKTOWN — Gavin Toombs has collected some more All-Ohio hardware. Fredericktown’s rugged 6-foot-5 senior forward landed a spot on the All-Ohio second team in Division V when the Ohio Prep…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 24
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 24.
Knox County appoints Rick Lanuzza as new 911 director
Rick Lanuzza will take on the role of 911 director, succeeding Laura Webster who is retiring.
Expiring debt gives Mount Vernon room to borrow for police station
The city will reduce its debt by more than $1 million over the next three years, which city officials say leaves room to take on debt for the new police station.
Yost lists central Ohio builders among businesses sued for damages
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accused three home-improvement contractors and a builder of outdoor structures of defrauding consumers of $564,000 combined, according to a press release issued Tuesday. “Homeowners trust contractors or businesses with their hard-earned money,” Yost said. “Breaking that trust harms customers and undermines honest professionals.”…
More upgrades, displays on the way at Knox County ag museum
Volunteers at the Knox County Agricultural Museum continue to refurbish its outbuildings and add to its displays.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 23
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on March 23.
Fredericktown man indicted for aggravated possession of drugs
A Knox County Grand Jury handed down nine indictments in its March 23 session.
ARPA generators investment pays off for Knox County
Using American Rescue Plan Act money to buy backup generators for the county’s wastewater pump stations paid dividends when the March 13 windstorm hit the county.
Clear Fork’s Boccio tops north central Ohio girls on all-state basketball roster
COLUMBUS — Ava Boccio made herself at home. Clear Fork’s 5-foot-8 junior was selected to the All-Ohio first team in Division V when the Division IV-VII girls basketball teams were announced Monday afternoon. Boccio transferred from Olentangy Orange to Clear Fork, where her mother, Jill (Snavely) Boccio, starred in the…
Ashland to host Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes ceremony
The event, entitled “Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes,” will take place at 2:30 p.m. on April 12 at Mount Vernon Estate, 1041 U.S. 250.
MVNU presents Spring Instrumental Concert: ‘Adventures in Sea and Space’
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department invites the community to a spring instrumental ensembles concert on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. The performance, which will take place in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium, is free and open to the public. The evening’s program features the MVNU…
Knox Young Professionals to host April 22 Networking Open House
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that their Knox Young Professionals group will be hosting a Networking Open House event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Hampton Inn in Mount Vernon, in…
Mount Vernon Police reports March 18 to 22
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from March 18 to 22. These reports include arrests, citations, and crashes.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 22
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 22.
Healing on the move: Wildflower Wellness redefines therapy in Knox and surrounding counties
MOUNT VERNON — Therapy doesn’t always happen under fluorescent lights and strict appointment slots. Sometimes, it starts on a living room floor, a nursery chair or even a trip to the hair salon. Wildflower Wellness brings care directly to clients across Knox and surrounding counties, rethinking what access to therapy…
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