Hometown crowd, a Nashville sound: Preston Cooper headlines Mount Vernon festival
Preston Cooper headlined the 2026 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival on Saturday.
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Mount Vernon commission approves demolishing North Main Street buildings
Historical Review Commission members declined 10 months ago to approve demolishing three city-owned buildings north of City Hall. On Thursday, they agreed demolition was appropriate.
Barbour celebrates 50 years of ownership at Irish Hills Golf Course in Aug. 22 scramble
MOUNT VERNON — In 1976 Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the 39th president of the United States, Apple appeared on the technology scene, the Cincinnati Reds swept the Bronx…
Mount Vernon appeals board votes to demolish Quarry Street house
A home on the city’s east side has been ordered demolished after the owner failed to fix deteriorating conditions that include rats.
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Open Source: When is the cattle dam expected to be completed?
A reader’s timing in asking about the Knox Cattle Co. dam on Yauger couldn’t have been more perfect.
Kiwanis Club, Pine Hill residents work to build bright futures for Knox County children
The residents at Pine Hill Independent Living recently put their hands to work to be part of a local community effort.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Aug. 12.
Dr. of Thinkology degrees are no joke in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON – Superintendent Dr. Timm Mackley opened the Knox Educational Service Center’s 112th year on Wednesday by bestowing “Doctor of Thinkology” degrees on three more staff members. The awards were presented during the ESC’s annual breakfast staff meeting at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. “This is no joke. It’s important…
U.S. Marshals: Man arrested in New Phila. sought in Canton murder, arson case
NEW PHILADELPHIA – A man was arrested in New Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon who was sought by Canton Police for aggravated murder and aggravated arson, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Darrell Washington, 46, was arrested by members of the Canton Division of the Northern Ohio Violent…
Mount Vernon reviews Flock camera policy after public outcry
Salyers said that while there are extensive guardrails already in place, it was made clear the city needs to do more to maintain the public trust if it continues operating the cameras or other tools for public safety.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife makes example of 21-year-old Ohio poacher
Across the country, wild turkey, white‑tailed deer and other wildlife depend on strong laws and responsible people to keep them safe. At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we need your help spreading the word about how poaching wildlife threatens America’s heritage. It takes from everyone – from wildlife, public…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed 20 reports for calls handled on Aug. 11.
Preston Cooper’s musical homecoming brings new songs to Mount Vernon
Preston Cooper returns to Knox County for Mount Vernon’s Music and Arts Festival with new music and a hometown connection.
Civil Air Patrol members practice emergency services skills
MOUNT VERNON — A small Cessna aircraft took off from the Knox County Regional Airport in Mount Vernon bound for Mason County, Kentucky. Residents of Milford Township in Knox County reported seeing a small aircraft flying low and the aircraft reportedly did not arrive at its destination. While this scenario…
Mount Vernon council greenlights an incentive for 100-home development, postpones another
City officials said if council members did not grant incentives, city residents would face a $5.2 million deficit in 30 years.
Confirmed measles case in Knox County
The case has completed its isolation period. The Ohio Department of Health is working with Knox Public Health (KPH) to follow up on potential exposures and promote opportunities for vaccination.
16-year-old boy charged with stabbing murder of another 16-year-old in Springfield Township
The victim was identified as Elias Uzuoff, 16, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office chief investigator Bob Ball.
State Fire Marshal K‑9 Finn retires after nearly a decade of dedicated service
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal celebrated the retirement of Ignitable Liquid Detection K-9 Finnegan “Finn” Tuesday afternoon. The Division held a special send-off ceremony at its campus in Reynoldsburg to recognize the labrador retriever’s distinguished nine-year career, which involved serving alongside fire investigators throughout the state, primarily…
Liberty Township trustees approve settlement to end legal dispute with Columbus Zoo
Liberty Township approved a settlement ending its zoo ticket-fee dispute, with the Columbus Zoo set to pay EMS costs; read what’s next.
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