EmpowHER honors Knox County women
The fifth annual EmpowHER event on March 13 did not reach its full potential, but the women who gathered at Kenyon’s Lowry Center still uplifted, encouraged, and empowered one another.
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Mount Vernon man sentenced to 17 months for pandering sexually oriented matter
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon man will serve 17 months in prison for pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. Zachary L. Reynolds, Mount Vernon, pleaded guilty to five…
And the band played on: Ashland marching band overcomes theft of instruments to perform at Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. — Every Ashland High School band member who made the trip to Disney World was able to march Monday down Main Street, U.S.A. What was likely unknown to…
Knox County eligible for $3.65 million in grants
More than $3.6 million in grants is available to Knox County in Program Year 2026 to help with projects ranging from waterlines to parks and recreation.
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 30
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 30.
Knox County Career Center recognizes Honor Roll, Merit Roll students
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Career Center has released its list of students who earned Honor Roll and Merit Roll status in the latest grading period. Honor Roll SENIORS Jhayda Ammons, Coen Armstrong, Ozlynn Bagent, Hailey Ball, Landon Ball, Melanie Becerril-Soria, Madison Bell, Jacob Blakely, Maggie Bond, Ella Bouton,…
Mount Vernon Police reports March 25 to 29
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from March 25 to 29. These reports include arrests, citations, and crashes.
Knox County Career Center recognized for exemplary counseling program
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) announced Knox County Career Center as a Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®). The RAMP® designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 29
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 29.
Knox County’s Bush selected OHSAA Volleyball Official of the Year
MOUNT VERNON — Sitting in Terry Bush’s living room is like sitting in a history class on Knox County sports, specifically softball and volleyball. He starts nearly every sentence with “do you remember?” and then offers up a name from years, sometimes decades, past. On Feb. 27, the Ohio High School…
Knox Cattle Co. dam repairs to start mid-April
Repairs to the Knox Cattle Co. dam on Yauger Road are expected to begin in mid-April, weather permitting.
Celebrate a trophy catch with a Fish Ohio pin
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,127 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish among 26 different species in 2025. Well-known fisheries such as Lake Erie, Alum…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 28
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 28.
More than a meal: Afterglow Christian Mission House creates space for healing and connection
MOUNT VERNON — Dave Maggert didn’t think hope was possible for many years. Today, he’s helping others find it — one meal, one conversation and one prayer at a time. What started as a small emotional support group has grown into a lifeline for many in Mount Vernon —a place…
Fredericktown upgrades athletic facilities with new track
A new Fredericktown High School track and football facility will soon offer a new, more accessible look for fans and athletes.
Weather service confirms EF0 tornado touched down south of Fredericktown
An EF0 tornado briefly touched down on Granny Creek Road, traveling 0.1 miles.
Sunny skies grace Mount Vernon’s Easter egg hunt
Volunteers distributed more than 4,800 eggs filled with candy and prizes at Mount Vernon’s Easter Egg hunt on Saturday morning.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to prune forsythia
A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the diluted bleach water onto the forsythia, not realizing the impact it would have. Unfortunately, bleach doesn’t agree with forsythia, even…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 27.
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