Mount Vernon’s Brokaw brings home a state title — again
COLUMBUS — Mount Vernon’s Ash Brokaw weighs just 110 pounds. Alas she’s already conquered a mountain, twice. The Yellow Jackets junior dynamo captured her second state wrestling championship on Sunday…
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Visit Knox Ohio is seeking stories from all across the county
MOUNT VERNON — I was delighted to hear that Knox Pages was contacted this week by Olivia Toth from Visit Knox Ohio. This is the visitor’s bureau that has been…
3 Mount Vernon grapplers advance in winners bracket at state wrestling meet
COLUMBUS — Those watching the 190-pound state tournament wrestling match between Mount Vernon’s Luke Mullins and Massillon Washington’s Francesco Salvino might have expected to hear the theme Rocky over the…
Planning commission OKs 2 small-scale rental projects in Mount Vernon’s 2nd Ward
The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission granted conditional uses for two projects that build additional housing on infill lots.
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Witch Hazel is an enchanting scent on a sunny day
Have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That may seem a strange question, after all, much of the snow has just recently melted. Still, I hope to bring you ideas you may never have considered trying in your own backyard. As I discuss the beautiful…
Big Walnut junior Sydney Mobley selected Ohio’s Ms. Basketball
COLUMBUS – Sunbury Big Walnut junior Sydney Mobley was announced as 2026 Ohio Ms. Basketball Thursday by a statewide media panel. She will lead her team into the Division II state tournament this weekend, taking on Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame in the semifinals Friday night. Now in its 39th year, the…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 11.
Knox County Sheriff’s Office recovers $82,000 for fraud victims
A Knox County woman was spared from a fraud scam that could have cost her $30,000 after an alert family member called law enforcement.
583 drug arrests and 85 illegal weapons violations recorded in 6-State Trooper Project
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project joined together earlier this month to focus on removing drugs and illegal weapons from the state’s communities. During the enforcement, troopers made 46 drug arrests and recorded 17 illegal weapons violations. The enforcement effort also included…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Woodpeckers are on my barn
Starting in late fall, I feed the woodpeckers suet cakes. A while ago, I was at Home Depot picking up a shovel for a job when I heard someone asking how to fix a woodpecker that was leaving holes in their barn. One of my readers was standing at Home…
Cleveland fugitive captured in Puerto Rico after 10 years on the run
CLEVELAND – Members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Puerto Rico arrested Robert ‘Bobby Champagne’ Serina, 45, late Tuesday night. Serina was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI in the Northern District of Ohio for two open federal cases. “This fugitive thought he would run and hide…
Voting begins among Ohio’s 7 Mr. Basketball finalists
COLUMBUS — Seven finalists have been announced as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association begins voting on the state’s Mr. Basketball Award. Garfield Heights senior Marcus Johnson was the 2025 winner, and is a candidate again this year. Johnson is trying to become the sixth two-time winner of the award.…
National Weather Service issues a Tornado Watch until 5 p.m.
The last time it started blowing like this, Dorothy found herself in Oz. The National Weather Service noticed too. Those strong overnight winds have triggered a tornado watch for all of north central Ohio, including Ashland, Richland, Knox, Crawford and Morrow counties. In total, 24 Ohio counties are included in…
Knox County Career Center’s AFJROTC unit recognized
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Career Center’s Air Force Junior Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (AFJROTC) Unit was recognized during its annual Air Force inspection. KCCC’s AFJROTC unit scored 98.5% (A) and earned an overall rating of “Exceeds Standards” for the unit assessment, the highest rating attainable. Cadets Leeam Stoddard and…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 10.
ODNR to stock rainbow trout in 3 north central Ohio lakes starting March 13
MOUNT VERNON — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in four north central Ohio lakes starting March 13. According to the ODNR, the schedule of locations and directions include: March 13 at Foundation Park in Knox County In Mount Vernon. From State Route 229 and State…
New position aims to fill gap in community development, communication for Mount Vernon
A proposed new hybrid position is designed to boost economic development and communication for the city.
DeWine delivers his final State of the State address to Ohioans
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in the House Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse. In addition to highlighting Ohio’s major accomplishments over the last seven years, he also focused on key priorities…
Knox County schools react to alleged bomb threat at Danville schools
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County schools increased the law enforcement presence on their campuses following an alleged bomb threat at Danville local schools on Monday morning. Danville Superintendent Jason Snively confirmed the district received a phone call and took the necessary steps to ensure the safety of students and staff. “We…
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