Freddies’ basketball team continues perfect season with romp over Centerburg
FREDERICKTOWN — The Centerburg Trojans failed to produce a full team for the junior varsity game against Fredericktown on Friday night, resulting in only one half of basketball being played…
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Live ice carving, model trains return to Loudonville’s Mohican Winterfest Jan. 10
LOUDONVILLE — Live ice carving, the annual model train show, a snowmobile showcase and more return to Mohican Winterfest on Jan. 10. The annual, three-day long event has offered family-fun…
Centerburg approves annexation agreement for Croton Road parcel
CENTERBURG — Centerburg council members approved an annexation agreement on Monday for 56 acres on Croton Road. The Expedited Type 2 annexation request comes on the heels of an 85-acre…
Fredericktown spellers earn invitations to Knox County bee
FREDERICKTOWN – Carsyn Adkins, Sophia Workman, Cross Adkins and Parker Fearn will represent Fredericktown Local Schools in next month’s Knox County Spelling Bee. The four emerged as champions in their…
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MVNU launches Phase Two of On Deck campaign for Cougar baseball
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of Phase Two of its On Deck Campaign for Cougar Baseball, a transformative project that will bring professional-grade amenities and enhance the experience for student-athletes for generations to come. Building on the success of Phase One — the recently…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Jan. 6
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports on Jan. 6.
Centerburg residents oppose Johnsville Road annexation
CENTERBURG — Residents packed Centerburg Town Hall on Monday night to voice their opposition to an annexation that could lead to potentially 300-plus new homes. In the council’s legislative session, a motion to waive the required three readings accepting the annexation died for lack of a second. Council members gave…
Husted: Helping Americans break free from government dependency
Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, well-intended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward mobility. Current federal assistance laws create what’s known as a “benefits cliff.” This occurs when someone receiving public…
CES Credit Union appoints Copley as president/CEO
MOUNT VERNON — CES Credit Union has announced Mike Copley as its next president and chief executive officer. Copley, who has been a key leader at CES for more than a decade, stepped into the role following the planned retirement of Sandy Coffing in late 2025 after over 30 years…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Jan. 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Jan. 5.
Changes coming to Knox County voting precincts in 2026
MOUNT VERNON — Several Knox County election precincts will undergo consolidation or reorganization in 2026. The changes became effective Jan. 5 and affect Fredericktown; Clinton, Howard, and Pleasant townships; and Mount Vernon precincts 3 and 4. Potential changes are pending approval from the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office in Morris…
Mount Vernon’s shade tree commission plants 391 trees in 2025
MOUNT VERNON —Volunteers spent 2,303 volunteer hours in 2025 to plant, prune, and remove trees under the city’s tree program. Jim Brown, chair of the Shade Tree and Beautification Commission, said volunteers planted 391 trees, pruned 181, and removed 209. The West End, Sandusky and Catherine streets, near the YMCA,…
Boyfriend sentenced to 14 years in death of Huron County mother Amanda Dean
NORWALK — A Huron County man was sentenced Monday morning to 14 years in prison for the death and disappearance eight years ago of his girlfriend, Amanda Dean, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “With today’s sentence, a killer has been brought to justice – I pray Amanda’s family finds…
DeWine urges Ohioans to report suspected child care fraud
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today reaffirmed that Ohio has strong safeguards in place to prevent fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in the state’s publicly funded childcare system and emphasized the importance of the public in reporting suspected fraud. “Ohio takes allegations of fraud in our child…
OSHP: Nine fatalities reported on Ohio’s roadways over New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting nine fatal crashes resulting in nine fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2025-2026 New Year’s holiday, according to provisional statistics. The five-day reporting period began at midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4,…
MVNU appoints new Executive Director of HR and Training & Development
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua J. Black as Executive Director of Human Resources and Training & Development. Dr. Black’s appointment is effective immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Josh Black to the MVNU community as our new Executive Director of Human Resources…
‘Will Tube for Food’ slated for Jan. 7 at Snow Trails
MANSFIELD — The annual “Will Tube for Food” event to benefit Catalyst Life Services, will be held at Snow Trails Vertical Descent Tubing Park during Glow Tubing on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy outdoor winter fun, take advantage of savings and support a meaningful community…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Jan. 3-4
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
Breaking down barriers, one pedal at a time for individuals with disabilities
MOUNT VERNON — Ohio ranks first in the country with 1,523 bicycling route miles. Knox County boasts 35 miles of paved bike trails. Roads and sidewalks in neighborhoods also offer opportunities to ride. However, for many individuals with disabilities, trails and neighborhoods are off-limits because they cannot ride a bike.…
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