Mount Vernon continues safety upgrades on Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon City Council is continuing efforts to increase the safety of children walking to school on Martinsburg Road.
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Mount Gilead man, 10-year-old daughter killed in 2-vehicle crash Sunday evening
A 27-year-old Mount Gilead man and his 10-year-old daughter died Sunday evening in a two-vehicle accident, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
New audit program to help Knox County businesses reduce waste
A new DKMM program could ultimately result in nearly zero waste among local businesses.
ODNR stocks Ohio’s waterways with 36 million fish in 2025
COLUMBUS – More than 36 million fish were stocked by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife in Ohio’s public lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams in 2025. Eleven different…
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Disabled veterans find freedom and community on the slopes
BELLVILLE — Gayle-Jayne Allyson glided down Mount Mansfield in a neon yellow helmet, ruby red lipstick and Kelly green bi-ski. She sat, strapped into the seat with her legs forward, and steered with two handheld miniature ski poles called outriggers. Allyson spent 10 years serving in the U.S. Army and…
Knox County Sheriff’s report Feb. 21
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 21.
Centerburg’s Climer wins Most Valuable Wrestler in KMAC tournament
GALION — Centerburg brought home a fourth-place finish in the KMAC wrestling tournament on Saturday, but that finish included an MVP and three top-three finishers. Cory “The Future” Climer placed first in his weight class (126 pounds) and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Wrestler. Where does “The Future” moniker…
Open Source: Is Mount Vernon really getting two more gas stations?
Social media is abuzz with questions and comments about gas stations in Mount Vernon. How many are we really getting?
United Way of Knox County offers free tax filing options
MOUNT VERNON — Households with incomes under $89,000 can file their federal and state taxes online for free at MyFreeTaxes.com using step-by-step guidance. The service guides eligible filers through their returns to help them claim credits such as the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. United Way’s…
Knox County Sheriff’s report Feb. 20
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 20.
Knox County teen faces possible adult trial on aggravated murder charge
A hearing held yesterday in Knox County Juvenile Court will determine whether a Knox County teen will be tried as an adult.
Freddies discard Utica, close in on quest for perfect regular season
FREDERICKTOWN — Everyone was seeing red in the Fredericktown gym on Friday night. Not only were both teams sporting red uniforms, one word seemed to be the theme: physicality. Fredericktown and Utica engaged in a physical boys basketball game that resulted in a 66-49 Freddies win. But as the old…
State medical board revokes Knox County physician’s license for sexual impropriety
A Knox County physician lost his license after the State Medical Board of Ohio ruled he engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient.
MVNU Jazz Band to perform free concert on Feb. 26
MOUNT VERNON — Swing into spring with the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Jazz Band as it presents an evening of music Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center. The community is invited to attend the free event. The Jazz Band…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 19
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 19.
Absolutely Loved Learning Center talks the hidden hoops to overcome in child care
MOUNT VERNON — It not only takes a village to raise and educate children — but a truckload of behind-the-scenes resources to keep the village running. The Ohio Department of Children and Youth recently dubbed Absolutely Loved Learning Center a gold standard facility just before the center unveiled an addition…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 18
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 18.
Bond set at $10K for Butler mayor charged with two counts of voyeurism
Bond was set at $10,000 on Thursday morning during the Mansfield Municipal Court arraignment of Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to approach Rhododendron pruning
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gardeners and homeowners who share my love of rhododendrons and azaleas. One experience that stands out was when a client — who has since become a good friend — in Orrville called me one August to look at her…
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