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Stevens, Rivers claim Republican nominations for Statehouse seats
KNOX COUNTY — Voters in Knox County and surrounding areas weighed in on several state legislative races during Tuesday’s May 5 primary election. Results are based on final, unofficial tallies…
Grand jury indicts Mount Vernon man for allegedly aiding man arrested in Licking County shooting
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Mount Vernon man for allegedly aiding a man wanted in connection with a Licking County shooting last month.
Centerburg council considers gas, electric aggregation programs
Centerburg residents could see gas and electric aggregation programs on their ballot in November’s General Election.
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East Knox FFA member Jasmine Smith receives State Degree
BLADENSBURG — East Knox FFA has announced that senior Jasmine Smith has earned her State Degree. Smith plans to attend the Mount Vernon Nazarene University where she will be majoring in Early Childhood Education. Jasmine is the daughter of Jessica and Dennis Claggett in Bladensburg. The requirements to receive a…
Homeless man sentenced for gross sexual imposition in Knox County
A homeless man convicted of sexual imposition was sentenced in April to a definite prison term of 36 months.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 4
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s filed these reports at the end of their shift on May 4.
Steinmetz takes over East Knox football program
New Bulldogs head football coach Gage Steinmetz brings tradition, experience, and a lifelong love for East Knox to the program.
Danville earns No. 1 seed, will open girls softball tourney in district action
DANVILLE — The road to the girls district softball title runs through Danville. The Blue Devils earned the No. 1 seed in Sunday’s Division VI tournament draw and took a first-round bye. Danville (15-4) will take on either No. 10 Mount Gilead or No. 11 East Knox in a district…
No-hitter is part of Centerburg freshman pitcher’s perfect start
CENTERBURG — Pitching a no-hitter is no easy feat. Tossing no-no at the varsity level in high school as a freshman adds another layer of difficulty. Those are the obstacles Centerburg’s Dustin Parker overcame on Thursday evening as the Trojans defeated Mount Gilead 7-1, in a Knox Morrow Athletic Conference…
MVNU mourns the passing of Lora ‘Doc’ Donoho
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics was saddened to learn this morning of the passing of Lora “Doc” Donoho at age 95. Lora and her husband John were instrumental in the early days of then, MVNC, and pioneers for athletics on campus. The University is thankful for who…
Leneghan removed from Board of Elections; votes for her won’t count in May 5 primary
Melanie Leneghan removed from Delaware County Board of Elections after court ruling; get the full details and read official documents.
Memorial service celebrates the life of East Knox’s Aidan Riggle
MOUNT VERNON — The afternoon sun filtered through the stained glass windows of the R.R. Hodges Auditorium in Mount Vernon on Sunday, while several hundred friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of Aidan Riggle. The East Knox senior football captain passed away last week after a nine-month battle…
Mount Vernon police reports April 29 to May 3
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department handled these calls for service April 29 to May 3.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 3
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 3.
Spring Clean-Up Day slated for May 9 at Schnormeier Events Center
MOUNT VERNON – The City of Mount Vernon has announced the details for this year’s Spring Clean-up Day. As with last year’s day, the 2026 event will again take place at Ariel~Foundation Park, on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to noon, in front of the Schnormeier Events Center. This…
Open Source: What did the KCH Board of Trustees decide about selling or partnering with another hospital group?
A Knox Pages reader is right on time asking about an update on Knox Community Hospital’s strategic exploration process.
Knox County gunners enjoy strong youth turkey hunting weekend
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County youth hunters enjoyed a wildly successful spring turkey special hunting weekend. There were 38 birds checked during the state’s special youth-only weekend on April 18 and 19. The three-year average was 22 turkeys. Youth wild turkey hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 1,941 birds during…
Fredericktown police reports April 26 to May 2
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls April 26 through May 2.
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