Danville thumps East Knox to claim KMAC crown, perfect regular season
HOWARD — Emotions ran deep and covered the spectrum on Friday night as the Danville Blue Devils overwhelmed East Knox in the annual Devil-Dog game, 42-0. Under the visitors’ goal…
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Howard 18-year-old bound over for adult prosecution in Ashland County on rape, gross sexual imposition allegations
According to the release, the alleged offenses occurred on Oct. 2, 2025, when Negron was 17.
Danville and East Knox set to renew hostilities in Devil-Dog game
HOWARD — It’s 5.7 miles, about a 9-minute drive, from East Knox High School to Danville High School. But on the last Friday night of football season, they might as…
Latest cancer treatment technology comes to Knox County
Knox Community Hospital is bringing the latest radiation technology to cancer patients in Knox County and beyond, starting next week.
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MVNU to host Tragedy Into Triumph speaker series
MOUNT VERNON — Life’s most difficult seasons can leave lasting questions: Where is hope found? How can tragedy become a turning point? And what does faith look like when circumstances are at their hardest? Those questions will be explored during Tragedy Into Triumph, a three-night speaker series to be held Nov. 2…
Playoff bids up for grabs as Knox County teams turn toward rivalry week
MOUNT VERNON — Rivalry week in Knox County just became a little more interesting. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its penultimate computer ratings Tuesday and all four of the county’s Knox Morrow Athletic Conference schools are in playoff contention. Undefeated Danville (9-0) has already locked up a first-round…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 20
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 20.
Knox Community Hospital gets nearly $1.4 million for new PET-CT scanner
The $1,377,479 comes from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Ohio Department of Health administers the awards.
Knox County Symphony to offer classics and complexity at October concert
Founded in 1965, the Knox County Symphony comprises more than 60 musicians, including many local community members, students from Kenyon College, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and area high schools.
Leaf pickup, traffic signals, brick streets keep Mount Vernon crews busy
City crews will begin curbside leaf collection Nov. 2, Public Works Director Tom Hinkle said Tuesday. Residents should expect pickup to last most of the month.
National Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 24 in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public…
Mount Vernon hopes to end season strong, Danville aims for perfect record in Ohio prep football notebook
MOUNT VERNON — The 10 fastest weeks of the Ohio high school sports calendar will draw to a close this weekend. It’s the finale for the prep football regular season. While some are looking at playoff positioning, others are trying to end the campaign on the right foot as a…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Roses are the queen of the flower bed
A friend from church, who loves his roses and has fond memories of his family’s rose garden, was disappointed with how they grew this year and asked me for advice. A few years ago, following my hip surgery I had a therapist to help me get back on my feet.…
Knox County grand jury indicts Mount Vernon man for rape
Samuel D. Mories, II, was indicted on four counts of rape Monday. The grand jury indicted eight other individuals in its Oct. 19 session.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 19
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 19.
After a decade of photos with Santa, Dogs of Knox bids farewell to the fundraiser
Supporters designed the fund initially to assist the Knox County Animal Shelter with medical needs and training of dogs that fell beyond the scope of the county budget.
New Hope Industries celebrates 50 years of opportunities, self-empowerment and inclusion
“We focus on each person’s abilities, interest, and choices, and empower people to live meaningful lives as independently as possible,” she said.
Ohio’s 2027 Wildlife Legacy Stamp will feature stunning gray fox
COLUMBUS – An eye-catching photo of a gray fox was selected as the featured image for the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced the photo, taken by Todd Hawkins of Marietta, was selected from a field of 99 wildlife images. Hawkins’…
Knox Public Health emphasizes safe sleep for infants
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the leading cause of death for infants one month to one year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). This includes sleep-related deaths and SIDS.
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