Knox County 911 center answers 99.8% of calls within 15 seconds, beating national standard
“We start looking at some of the calls that take a little bit longer to answer,” Lanuzza said.
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Mount Vernon approved a 10-year partnership with Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy to share maintenance and improvements at Riverview Park.
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Knox County filmmaker Josh Hill blends documentary footage and fiction to capture the spirit of the Knox County Fair.
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MARENGO — Approximately 70 pets received low-cost vaccinations and preventive veterinary care Sunday at a clinic in Morrow County, highlighting the need for more accessible veterinary services across Ohio. Humane World for Animals partnered with the Humane Society of Morrow County and the Rascal Unit to host the Nov. 8…
DeWine, Honda & Union County announce new Honda Auto Plant to boost hybrid production
MARYSVILLE — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined leaders from Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus, and Union County on Monday to announce that Honda will build a new auto plant in Central Ohio, investing approximately $3 billion and creating more than 2,000 new jobs. “Honda’s leadership could have chosen to build this…
OMA hails Honda’s $3 Billion investment in Ohio that will lead to 2,000 manufacturing jobs
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) welcomed Honda’s announcement Monday of a $3 billion investment in a new automotive assembly plant between Marysville and East Liberty, a major commitment to Ohio’s manufacturing economy expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. “Today’s news is a major win for the Ohio…
Clear Fork schools emphasizes achievement, culture and transparency in new strategic plan
Superintendent Cody Reese said the board met with parents, teaching staff, non-teaching staff and community members as part of the planning process.
Mount Vernon Police reports Nov. 5 to 8
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Nov. 5 to 8. Citations 11-9-26Download Police Register 11-19-26 (1)Download Offense 11-9-26Download Crash 11-9-26Download
Knox County Sheriff’s Office reports for Nov. 8
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 31.
Knox County Career Center’s criminal justice program gives students an early start in law enforcement
Knox County Career Center’s new criminal justice program gives students hands-on experience and an early look at careers in law enforcement.
Mount Vernon’s Heithaus finishes 14th at state championship, Centerburg and Utica find footing
Calvin Heithaus takes Mount Vernon to the cross country state championship, Centerburg and Utica also qualified.
Survey says: Mohican’s Lyons Falls voted Ohio’s No. 1 ‘Spiritual Home’
LOUDONVILLE — Where is your natural spiritual home? Some places have a way of putting a bad week in perspective. A mountain makes the office politics seem smaller. A familiar stretch of water brings back someone you miss. A walk in the woods gives you an hour in which nobody…
Fredericktown police reports Nov. 1 through Nov. 7
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls Nov. 1 through Nov. 7.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Nov. 7
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Nov. 7.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Nov. 6
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Nov. 6. Media_Report_2026-11-07_07.00.49Download
Wallace scores four times as Danville eliminates Lucas in playoff clash
Danville showed no rust, scoring five times in the first 23 minutes of play. Four of those scores came from star junior Cy Wallace.
Undefeated River’s fast start dooms Fredericktown
HANNIBAL — The Fredericktown Freddies traveled three hours to Hannibal, Ohio on Friday night and ran into a buzz saw. Top-seeded River scored 22 points in the first quarter to set the tone in a 48-34 decision in the Division VI, Region 23 encounter.
Nov. 6: Mount Vernon-area high school football 2nd-round playoff results
Danville defense stifles Lucas Defense dominated as Danville pitched a 34-0 shutout of Lucas in a Division VII Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6. Danville jumped in front of Lucas 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
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