Hellbender Discovery Day brings families together from across Knox County
Rural Action hosted Hellbender Discovery Day for families to learn about the eastern hellbender.
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Kiwanis honors 5 Knox County students with John Philip Sousa awards
MOUNT VERNON – Five Knox County students were recognized recently for their musical expertise by the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon. The club had its 16th annual John Philip Sousa Awards…
Knox County 911 reports steady call volume, begins transition process
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County 911 center is preparing for a leadership transition while continuing technology upgrades and regular operations. Director Laura Webster will officially hand over the reins…
Division of Wildlife collars huge black bear in northeastern Ohio
ASHTABULA — Ohio’s wildlife experts were spurred into action this week when they collared a 576-pound black bear in Ashtabula County, the organization posted on its Facebook site on Thursday…
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Mount Vernon High School recognizes top academic students
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School has released its list of academic honorees for the fourth grading period of the 2025-26 school year. Freshmen HONOR ROLL Allyson Brooks, Oliver Crowthers, Malorie Fawcett, Eli Hall, Bricson Hart, Carter Hempfield, Kiley Hord, Nathan Jose, Kimber Linn, Kate Marhefka, Dash McCoy, Kaylynne…
Seward appointed Knox County EMA director
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County commissioners appointed Amy Seward as Knox County EMA director on Thursday, effective June 15. She replaces James T. DeChant, who resigned effective June 12. DeChant plans to rejoin the Fredericktown Police Department. Seward joined the Emergency Management Agency in June 2023 as deputy director. Prior…
SonFest 2026 announces first artists, new reserved seating options
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the first artists for SonFest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, on the MVNU campus. The festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. Now in its 30th year, the annual Christian music festival will feature performances on the indoor main stage…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls for service on June 10.
Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio rolls into action this weekend
LEXINGTON — The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio – the longest continuously running spectator event at the track in its 44th year – will feature a mix of vintage and contemporary racing action from five Racing America series. Racing America is a collection of dynamic racing series ranging from Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) racing providing “history in…
EmpowHER event brings together women of Knox County
New Directions hosted the fifth annual EmpowHER event Wednesday, welcoming a panel of three experts.
Lyme cases rise, funding tightens as Knox County health leaders map next steps
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County is seeing a rise in Lyme disease cases, growing pediatric demand at its health center, and ongoing facility planning challenges — all while forming new partnerships and managing major funding cuts. Knox County health officials report a notable rise in Lyme disease cases, with 35 cases…
Brenner honors Mount Vernon’s Brokaw in Statehouse ceremony
COLUMBUS — Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) recognized Ash Brokaw, a junior at Mount Vernon High School, as the champion 2026 OHSAA Girl’s Wrestling Tournament champion during a recent ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse. “I am overwhelmed with pride in the accomplishments that Ash Brokaw has made not only for her but for the…
Mount Vernon, township officials push to abolish Clinton Water and Sewer District
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon city and Clinton Township officials want to dissolve the Clinton Water and Sewer District, an entity they say is no longer needed, financially unnecessary, and burdensome to residents. During a city Utilities Committee meeting on Monday, Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers said the district has outlived…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Grandma’s lilacs emphasize the importance of pruning
I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and how to do it properly. Lilac has been among one of my favorite flowers for as long as I can…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 9
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on June 9.
Bite Club: Tropical Frappe offers Puerto Rican-inspired drinks and stuffed cookies in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – We’ve all been there: the marketing for a restaurant is so good you make a special trip, buzzing with anticipation, only to be let down that real life did not meet your expectations. Filters and flattering angles cannot be applied to taste buds. That was not the…
Kenyon’s Office for Community Partnerships to share office space with MTVarts and SPI
GAMBIER — Kenyon College announces a new opportunity for collaboration and partnership with the Mount Vernon community. Starting June 15, MTVarts and SPI will begin sharing the Wright Center’s office space with the Office for Community Partnerships. The office is located on the first floor of the Buckeye Candy and…
Grant applications target much-needed fixes in Mount Vernon’s Pleasant Street neighborhood
MOUNT VERNON — City Council met in special session last week and voted to apply for three Community Development Block Grants. Two will bring long-awaited upgrades to the city’s Third Ward, the other additional funding for the Crystal Avenue waterline. The city will pursue a $750,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant and…
Knox County Career Center’s Beau Keller earns silver at leadership & skills conference
MOUNT VERNON — Beau Keller, a senior in the Precision Machining program at the Knox County Career Center, earned second-place silver in CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in Atlanta, GA. “The only person who can shape the future is you,…
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