Knox County Cadets experience aviation history in person
MOUNT VERNON — On Sept. 12, 2001, the day following one of the darkest days in American history, a small plane could be seen circling the smoldering debris of what…
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Mount Vernon opts for chip seal to extend life on some roadways
MOUNT VERNON — After evaluating street conditions, the city has decided to chip-seal some streets rather than resurface them. City Engineer Brian Ball said a chip seal with about one-half…
Ontario’s Miller transfers from Ohio State to Washington
ONTARIO — Bodpegn Miller wanted a place to call home. The former Ohio State receiver found it in Seattle. An Ontario graduate, Miller recently signed to continue his collegiate football…
Mount Vernon on pace to remove lime sludge by year’s end
The city has approximately 12,100 tons of lime sludge to remove from its temporary storage site on Old Delaware Road.
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OhioHealth to implement govt. ID requirement at all hospitals
SHELBY — OhioHealth continues to take increased measures to protect its patients, associates, and visitors. As part of that initiative, the hospital system is implementing a new visitor management process, requiring all visitors 18 and older to check in and show IDs before gaining access to a care site. All hospitals…
Cold weather is here, are you ready?
COLUMBUS – With the state’s temperatures expected to be dangerously low, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency is urging Ohioans to prepare themselves, their households, and their vehicles for brutal winter weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Ohio will experience dangerously low wind chills ranging from -10°F to -25°F,…
Abuelos Mexican Grill adds viral desserts to homegrown menu in Marengo
MARENGO — If you’ve scrolled through social media in the last year, you’ve probably seen those viral desserts that look exactly like real fruit. Perfect lemons, peaches, and mangoes. Then you cut into them and find a decadent treat inside. I was eyeing these for months when Abuelos Mexican Grill…
Mount Vernon Nazarene University appoints Dr. Michaelia Black as CFO
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michaelia Black as Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Black will serve as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, overseeing financial strategy, operations, and compliance in support of…
Mount Vernon Police reports Jan. 21 to 26
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from Jan. 21 to 26. These reports include arrests, citations, and crashes.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Jan. 26
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports on Jan. 25.
Knox Community Hospital partners with Ovation for billing services
Knox Community Hospital will extend its contract with Ovation Healthcare for billing services effective Feb. 1.
Fern’s Freeze: Knox County continues its fight against the winter storm
MOUNT VERNON — What a wild winter weekend it was for all of Ohio. Now we’re in for a cold snap that will test the hearty nature of all. At this point, one can only hope that folks already did batten down the hatches, plastic wrap their windows and are…
Growing is the Purpose: Keeping education first in high school sports
High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics now feel like increasingly high stakes. High school sports operate differently —…
The Alcove dinner theater opens Jan. 31 with Neil Simon’s comedy ‘Rumors’
MOUNT VERNON — The party is elegant, the guests are elite—and absolutely everything is going wrong. Rumors kicks off with a bang — literally — sending audiences headfirst into a whirlwind of frantic cover-ups, overheard half-truths, and doors that never stay closed. What begins as a tasteful anniversary dinner quickly…
MVNU & C-TEC of Licking County announce strategic Gateway Partnership
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University and C-TEC of Licking County are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership through MVNU’s Gateway Partnership, designed to expand educational pathways, strengthen workforce development, and support students and adult learners across Central Ohio. This collaborative initiative creates clear, accessible pathways from career…
Gov. DeWine urges Ohioans to take precautions in extreme cold
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected…
State Highway Patrol urges caution as Winter Storm Fern slams Ohio
COLUMBUS – As cold temperatures and dangerous road conditions continue to be seen across the state, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking drivers to prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel. Since Winter Storm Fern entered Ohio on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to over 2,700 incidents involving crashes, assisting…
John P. Ruckman elected VP of the Ohio Auctioneers Association
MOUNT VERNON — John P. Ruckman of Mount Vernon, has been elected Vice President of the Ohio Auctioneers Association (OAA) for the 2026 term following a vote of the membership at the Association’s annual conference held Jan. 9 and 10 in Columbus. Ruckman is the owner and principal auctioneer of…
Ohio’s winter workout: Shiver your way to -23 wind chills, no gym required!
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has slapped an extreme cold warning on Richland, Ashland and Knox counties from Monday at 7 p.m. to Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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