Civil Air Patrol Squadron renamed for Centerburg’s Vietnam War hero rescue pilot
MOUNT VERNON — The Civil Air Patrol squadron based at the Knox County Regional Airport has been renamed the Capt. Peter Hayden Chapman II Composite Squadron. The renaming announcement was…
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Knox County CVB unveils ‘Common Thread’ mural amid America 250 efforts
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is proud to announce a series of vibrant community initiatives to kick off the county’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.…
Kiwanis honors 6 Knox County students with John Philip Sousa awards
MOUNT VERNON – Six Knox County students were recognized recently for their musical expertise by the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon. The club had its 16th annual John Philip Sousa Awards…
Danville couple deliver meals to doorsteps of senior citizens
DANVILLE — It’s Wednesday morning around 10 a.m. and the smell of freshly-cooked cabbage goulash fills the basement of Danville United Methodist Church. Volunteers carefully fill each tray for delivery.…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 7
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on June 7.
Distance ace: Mount Vernon’s Rush fifth in the 1,600 meter event at Division II state track
Lucy Rush capped an eventful weekend with a fifth-place finish in the 1,600-meter run on the final day of the Division II state meet Sunday at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Groundhog troubles and their deadbeat natures
A few years ago, my grandson sat next to me in my pickup truck, and we found ourselves reminiscing about the massive groundhog tunnel winding through his great-grandpa’s old barn. It reminded me of a conversation with one of my clients, who was struggling with her own groundhog problem. Reflecting…
Fredericktown police reports May 31 to June 6
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls May 31 through June 6.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 6
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls for service on June 6.
Mount Vernon’s Bradley, Rush earn podium finishes at state meet
COLUMBUS — Mother Nature is not a high school track fan. Storms rolled through central Ohio on Saturday, causing two delays at the state track meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The first delay came during the Division I preliminaries, causing a pause in the action for about…
Short, severe thunderstorm results in serious damage, power outages across Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County issued a severe thunderstorm warning around noon on Saturday. The short, but violent, thunderstorm resulted in downed trees, power outages and severe infrastructure damage. What to know Around 5 p.m. Saturday, AEP reported 7,487 customer outages across the Mount Vernon area. The estimated restoration time…
Genius Hour displays Knox County students’ work
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County students who devoted several months to researching and developing projects on topics of interest to them presented their work during a public Genius Hour program May 14 at the Eastern Star’s Gallagher Centre. The program was facilitated by Taylor Gingery, gifted and talented coordinator at…
Ohio capital budget earmarks nearly $5 million for Knox County
Centerburg, Fredericktown, and Mount Vernon are in line to receive funding through Ohio’s state capital budget.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls for service on June 5.
66-year-old woman dies in Mansfield hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Ashland County
MOHICAN TOWNSHIP – A North Ridgeville woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash Friday in Mohican Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jeanette E. Vibbert, 66, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and pronounced deceased shortly afterward, the Patrol stated. The crash occurred at 11:24 a.m. at the intersection…
Mount Vernon welcomes summer with a Shake, Rattle & Roll at June First Friday
Mount Vernon kicked the summer off with a 1950s-themed celebration at June First Friday.
Fredericktown’s Bouton caps sensational career with shot put gold
COLUMBUS — Ella Bouton’s high school career ended the only way it could — with an elusive state championship. Fredericktown’s four-time state qualifier in the shot put, Bouton reached the top of the Division IV podium with a career-best throw of 46-feet on her final attempt Friday at Ohio State’s…
Mount Vernon City Schools receive Purple Star designation for supporting military-connected children
Six of eight Mount Vernon City Schools have joined the Purple Star Class of 2026.
Ohio AG unveils statewide crime & sentencing data dashboard
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launched a new online tool Friday that provides unprecedented transparency into felony crime and sentencing trends across Ohio. “This data has countless applications, whether it’s helping families understand community safety or guiding policymakers in improving criminal justice laws,” Yost said. “Most importantly, it…
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