Two men convicted in homicides both sentenced in Knox County court on Thursday
“I cannot remember any time where two homicides were sentenced at the same time,” Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville said.
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Closing arguments delivered in Gary Keesee Jr. rape trial
Special Prosecutor Jenny Wells asked Judge Richard Wetzel to find Keesee guilty on the 27 counts relating to victims 1, 2, and 3.
Ohio Prep Football Notebook: Yellow Jackets show their mettle in tight loss to unbeaten Licking Valley
COLUMBUS — Week 7 of the 2026 high school football season is in the books, and Knox County athletes made some waves. -Mount Vernon gave undefeated Licking Valley all it could handle before falling 20-14. Landon Dawson caught nine passes for 146 yards and a touchdown and ran for a…
MVNU Explore conference invites young adults to discover God’s call on their lives
MOUNT VERNON — What if the most important question about your future isn’t, “What do I want to do?” but “God, what do You want to do with my life?” That question is at the heart of Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Explore Conference, Nov. 6 and 7, which will bring…
18-year-old pleads guilty in crash that killed off-duty Ohio police officer
JACKSON — An 18-year-old from Jackson County has admitted his involvement in a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Tuesday. The defendant, who has since moved to Athens County, pleaded guilty Monday to a second-degree felony count of…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Oct. 5.
GoodTimes/BadTimes brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The music of one of rock’s most legendary bands comes to the Renaissance Theatre when GoodTimes/BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience takes the Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. GoodTimes/BadTimes celebrates the unmistakable sound…
Danville alumni return home for first-ever block party
On Saturday, Danville Local Schools’ first Alumni Block Party invited Blue Devils of any age to gather and reminisce.
Knox County grand jury indicts Grove City man for rape
A total of ten individuals were indicted by a Knox County grand jury on Monday.
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YELLOW SPRINGS — The unwritten rule at film festivals is that you treat celebrities like normal people. So when Dave Chappelle showed up at Saturday night’s after-party, there were no photos, requests for selfies or crowds gathering around — he was just another human at the fiesta. Don’t worry; I…
Knox County judge dismisses five counts in Gary Keesee Jr. rape trial
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Danville FFA’s soils & urban and rural teams finish top 10 in district event
DANVILLE — Danville FFA’s Soils Team, as well as its Urban and Rural squad placed 10th in a very competitive District 7 CDE. In rural soils, students evaluate soil profiles and demonstrate their skills in areas such as identifying soil horizons, determining soil texture and structure, calculating slope and evaluating…
Bruff siblings lead Danville to 23rd place state showing at FFA state forestry event
DANVILLE — The Danville FFA team placed 23rd in the State of Ohio at the annual State Forestry CDE held at Hocking College. The Bruff siblings, Jaxon and Brooklyn, attended the state forestry competition and placed 23rd as a duo. They had to identify different species, calculate the amount of…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 4
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 4.
Skip the dinner debate: Savor & Sip brings 20+ local food and drink spots together
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Mount Vernon police reports Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
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