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While enrollment rates at public schools have declined across the state, Knox County superintendents are taking steps to adapt.
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Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the…
Rumored 98-home housing development in Centerburg becomes official
Annexation documents require M/I Homes to join the village’s New Community Authority and rezone the property to Planned Development.
Bond set at $25,000 for Loudonville dog breeder facing 12 misdemeanor charges
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good set Daniel Miller’s bond at $25,000 cash, with no permitted 10-percent posting, and personal recognizance bond.
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Ohio ranks third nationally for high school sports participation
COLUMBUS – Ohio ranks as the third-largest state for high school sports participation with almost 350,000 high school student-athletes during the 2025-26 school year, according to the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, trailing only Texas and California. Ohio ranked in the Top 5 nationally in participation of most sports…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports for Sept. 8
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed reports for these calls for service on Sept. 8.
Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
Mount Vernon’s Hannah Vanderhoof named National Merit Scholarship finalist
EVANSTON — Mount Vernon High School’s Hannah Vanderhoof is one of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship program. Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names today. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about…
5 sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in August
Five individuals pleaded guilty in the Knox County Common Pleas Court last month.
Ohio Ag-Venture Guide launched Sept. 1
The free handbook is a downloadable guide designed to help Ohio families explore the farms, producers, and agricultural destinations that shape communities across the state.
Developing: 10 new charges filed against Loudonville dog breeder include alleged sexual conduct with animal
Daniel A. Miller, 64, was taken into custody Tuesday for the second time in 12 days.
Knox Network of Nonprofits to host in-depth fundraising training
The training will feature Lori Overmyer, executive vice president at Goettler Associates, who will return to Knox County to lead an expanded session focused on practical strategies nonprofits can use to strengthen their fundraising efforts.
East Knox, Danville, Fredericktown standouts noted in state football notebook
MANSFIELD — Youngsters from Richland and Crawford County turned in fine efforts to earn attention in the Ohio high school football notebook. Here’s the best in the state from Week 3: Knox County — East Knox is off to an undefeated start, and reached 3-0 on Friday night by blasting…
Mohican among Ohio lodges selected to host Sept. 12 drone show
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with Great Ohio Lodges, invites visitors to experience “Remember, Lights in the Sky” on Saturday, Sept. 12. Nine state park lodges, including Mohican, will host this one-of-a-kind evening where at 9 p.m. a synchronized illuminated drone show will light up…
U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its federal, state, and local partners announced Monday morning…
State Highway Patrol reports 12 Ohio road fatalities over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 12 deaths in crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period. The reporting period began Friday, Sept. 4 at midnight and concluded Monday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least one of the 12 fatal crashes…
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau launches new college guide
The guide is designed to connect local college students with the dining, shopping, and recreational experiences available throughout the community.
Mount Vernon police reports Sept. 2 to 7
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Sept. 2 to 7.
Knox County Dental announces monthly walk-in emergency dental clinic
DANVILLE — Have a toothache or dental pain? Knox County Dental is offering a walk-in emergency dental clinic every second Thursday of each month, beginning Sept. 10. Check-in hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The one-day, walk-in clinic is for emergency dental patients only. Patients will be seen…
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