From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always…
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Fredericktown football players improve flexibility via yoga workouts
FREDERICKTOWN — It is not unusual for NFL players to take ballet lessons. So there was a method to the madness when Fredericktown football coach Scott Spitler teamed with Lorraine…
WNZR’s Lifeline 2026 starts April 8
WNZR’s annual fundraising effort, Lifeline 2026, runs April 8 through April 13.
Centerburg Memorial Park playground: A community-inspired blessing
Laughter, smiles, and community spirit were on full display on Thursday as the Centerburg community celebrated the formal opening of the Memorial Park playground.
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Fredericktown police reports March 22-28
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown officers responded to these calls for service between March 22 and March 28.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 1
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 1.
EmpowHER honors Knox County women
The fifth annual EmpowHER event on March 13 did not reach its full potential, but the women who gathered at Kenyon’s Lowry Center still uplifted, encouraged, and empowered one another.
Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part I of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are addressing the issue. Part II will be published on April 3. The Mohican River was designated an Ohio scenic river in 2006. The Ohio Department…
Red X sign helps Central Ohio Joint Fire District make safe decisions
COJFD implements an exterior marking system that indicates the interior conditions of a building.
OHSBCA selects Fredericktown’s Dibling as Ohio’s Division V Coach of the Year
FREDERICKTOWN — Derek Dibling was honored by a jury of his peers. Fredericktown’s boys basketball coach was selected Ohio’s Division V Coach of the Year by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association earlier this week. The Freddies were a perfect 22-0 during the regular season — unofficially the first…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 31
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 31.
Home stretch: Winter Sanctuary aims to open new shelter in November 2027
Buying the building at 106 W. Ohio Ave. marked a milestone for the homeless shelter.
East Knox FFA team finishes 7th in Ashland Invitational
HOWARD — Six members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the Ashland Invitational Career Development Events held at the Ashland County Fairgrounds where they participated in three categories – Milk Quality & Products, Equine Management Evaluation and Poultry. The Milk Quality & Products team placed 7th in the…
Gene Haas Foundation awards Knox County Career Center $25,000
MOUNT VERNON — The Gene Haas Foundation awarded the Knox County Career Center a $25,000 grant to support scholarships, along with additional authorized uses of the grant funds. Scholarships are to be awarded to students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolling in a CNC training or engineering program…
East Knox FFA celebrates annual awards banquet
HOWARD — The East Knox FFA chapter recently conducted its annual member awards banquet in the high school Auditorium following a catered meal in the cafeteria. Approximately 225 members, parents, and guests were in attendance. Several members were recognized for achieving significant milestones within the FFA organization. Hayden Baker and…
East Knox FFA takes 6th at Ag Mechanical Skills CDE
HOWARD — Four members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the District 7 FFA Ag Mechanical Skills Career Development Event held at Licking Valley High School in Hanover. The team took 6th place overall in the six-county District 7 event which consists of 31 schools that have FFAs.…
Seven East Knox FFA members compete in Mt. Gilead Invitational at Marysville
HOWARD — Seven members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the Mt. Gilead Invitational Career Development Events at Marysville High School and the Union County Fairgrounds where they participated in three categories – Milk Quality & Products, Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Poultry. The Milk Quality & Products team…
Mohican Covered Bridge closed in April for repairs
PERRYSVILLE — A spring stroll across the Mohican Covered Bridge will have to wait until May. The bridge is closed for road repairs through April 30, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The project to repair the structure in Mohican State Park,…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 30
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 30.
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