Knox County Adult Protective Services works to prevent senior exploitation
Knox County is an aging county, with approximately one-fourth of Knox County residents vulnerable to exploitation.
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Brokaw reaches championship round Sunday at state wrestling meet
COLUMBUS — It took three over time periods to do so, but Mount Vernon’s Ash Brokaw, the defending state wrestling champion, advanced to Sunday’s final round with a heart-stopping 4-3…
Don’t look now, here comes the high wind again
Well, that rerprieve didn’t last long. Barely a day after Friday’s high winds blew through north central Ohio, a second blast is on tap. At 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the…
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…
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Kudos artist co-op celebrates 15 years
MOUNT VERNON — A unique shop featuring all-occasion, one-of-a-kind gifts found its niche at 10 S. Main St. more than a decade ago. Fifteen years later, it is ready to celebrate another anniversary. Marsha Ernst, along with two fiber artist friends, Deborah Yorde and Linda Shaffer, founded Kudos, An Artist…
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.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shift on March 12.
Danville grad explains how seniors lose billions to scams
An elderly Knox County woman escaped becoming a victim of a scam thanks to a family member who recognized the red flags. However, many seniors are not as fortunate.
$1M in levy funds helps Knox County seniors
The county commissioners approved $1.2 million in senior levy funds that will help seniors fight food insecurity and age in place.
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…
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