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County Administrator Jason Booth said the county is in good financial position and on pace with projects through April.
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MOUNT VERNON — Hailey Rudrick provided the thunder before Mother Nature unleashed a deluge. Rudrick belted three home runs, including two in the first inning, as ninth-seeded Mount Vernon rumbled…
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Local students explored future careers at Knox County Career Quest Expo with over 40 employers and interactive activities.
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Ontario blanks Highland in MOAC showdown
ONTARIO — The chase for the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference crown isn’t quite over yet. Carter Walters fired a complete-game six-hitter as Ontario knocked off Highland 2-0 at Ontario on Wednesday. The Fighting Scots (21-3, 10-3) secured no less than a share of their third straight MOAC title with a 3-0…
Yellow Jackets claim outright OCC title
MOUNT VERNON — The Yellow Jackets didn’t feel like sharing. Kayden Packard scattered eight hits over seven innings as Mount Vernon won an outright Ohio Cardinal Conference championship with a 2-1 win over New Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Jackets (19-3, 12-2) swept the home-and-home series from the Quakers (13-6, 10-4)…
DeWine calls for probe into Ohio State Teachers Retirement System
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called for an investigation into the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in a press release issued on Wednesday. This call to investigate is in light of news that Aon, a consulting firm, was severing its contract with the STRS. Aon was contracted by…
Gene Haas Foundation awards $18K grant to Knox County Career Center
MOUNT VERNON — The Gene Haas Foundation recently awarded a $18,000 grant to the Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Precision Machining program. The funds will be used to support scholarships for students currently enrolled or will be enrolling in a CNC Technology Training or CNC Machining-Based Engineering program. Gene Haas…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 6 & 7
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on May 6 and 7. KCSO-Reports-2-1Download KCSO-Reports-2-1-1Download KCSO-CFS-59Download
East Knox wins KMAC championship
HOWARD — The Bulldogs are the top dogs in the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference. Bryar Householder made sure of it. A hard-throwing right-hander, Householder fired a three-hit shutout as East Knox blanked Northmor 3-0 to claim the first Knox Morrow Athletic Conference title in program history. The Bulldogs (16-4, 10-2)…
Knox County grand jury returns 8 indictments
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury handed down eight indictments in its Monday, May 6 session. Aaron Anders, of Zanesville, attempted burglary, third-degree felony; criminal damaging, second-degree misdemeanor. Dylan Kipp, of Mount Vernon, aggravated possession of drugs, fifth-degree felony; possessing drug abuse instruments, second-degree misdemeanor. David Loney, of…
Council members hear update on Centerburg sinkhole
When a 12-to-14-feet deep sinkhole opened last month, workers found multiple sections of crushed clay pipe.
Ohio begins audit of statewide voter registration database
COLUMBUS — Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the annual audit of the statewide voter registration database is part of an ongoing effort to make sure the accuracy of voter rolls is checked. The audit is required by Ohio law, and this year the Secretary of State’s office began the…
Yellow Jackets clinch share of OCC title
NEW PHILADELPHIA — Mount Vernon’s final pass through the Ohio Cardinal Conference resulted in a championship. Konner Daughriety fired a complete game two-hitter as the Yellow Jackets locked up at least a share of the OCC title with a run rule-shortened 12-1 win at New Philadelphia on Tuesday. The Jackets…
Highland captures at least a piece of 3rd straight MOAC baseball championship
MARENGO — The Fighting Scots defended their Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference title. Kort Sears tossed a complete game five-hitter as Highland knocked off Ontario 3-0 Tuesday at Highland. The Scots (21-2, 10-2) clinched at least a share of the MOAC championship. Highland has a two-game lead in the loss column over…
Gambier shifts parking from angled to parallel on Wiggin St.
GAMBIER — Parking spots on Wiggin Street are being converted from angled to parallel within the next 30 days in Gambier The parking-related ordinance was passed unanimously at Monday’s village council meeting. The spots on Wiggin Street being changed from angled to parallel are from College Park Street to Acland…
Mount Vernon crosswalk project begins May 13
South Main Street will close to through traffic during the crosswalk project.
Color Fun Walk & Run set for May 18 at Freer Field
ASHLAND — The city of Ashland is hosting a Color Fun Walk & Run to raise awareness about the foster care community and the work that Fostering Family Ministries does. The 5K and 1-mile walk event will take place at Freer Field 1264 Center Street Ashland, OH 44805. The event…
Hornish Bros. acquires Cowen Truck Line of Perrysville
PERRYSVILLE — Hornish Bros. Inc. has purchased Cowen Truck Line and plans to expand the company’s operational footprint in Ohio. Founded in 1946, Hornish Bros., based in Syracuse, New York, operates over 100 tractors and 300 trailers, mostly throughout the Great Lakes area. The company said it saw a natural…
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