Grund, Hiner square off for 98th District House seat
Hiner wants to return to the Ohio Legislature to continue work on various bills, including sex offender restrictions. Grund is asking voters to send him to the statehouse so he…
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Danville dumps Centerburg to earn a KMAC title share
DANVILLE — What a difference a year can make. On Oct. 10, 2025 the Centerburg Trojans played host to the Danville Blue Devils and handed the visitors a 44-14 thrashing.…
Oct. 16: Mount Vernon-area high school football roundup
Mount Vernon carves slim margin over Pataskala Licking Hts. Mount Vernon finally found a way to top Pataskala Licking Hts. 21-20 at Licking Heights High on Oct. 16 in Ohio…
Resident’s comments strike a nerve with Mount Vernon council
Vicki Fitzgerald is passionate about preserving the city’s history. City officials say they are, too. But they differ about how that looks.
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MVNU to host Honors Choir Festival featuring students from 31 schools
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2026 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing together middle and high school vocalists from 31 schools across Ashland, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties. Students have been nominated by…
Knox County Suicide Prevention 5K/10K rescheduled for Nov. 15
The race benefits the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition, a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide in Knox County and connecting those at risk with resources and support.
More than 1,000 Knox County students get hands-on with careers at Career Quest 2026
Students operated a mini excavator, practiced surgical sutures, pulled a person from a simulated burning building, and held a mock press conference during a crisis, all in one day.
Centerburg girls volleyball sweeps Northmor to cap perfect KMAC season
The Lady Trojans capped a perfect 14-0 Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference season and a 20-2 overall record.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 15
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to 38 calls Oct. 15.
Knox County voters to decide on levies, village council and Sunday sales
Knox County voters will decide on local tax levies, a village council change and Sunday liquor sales this November.
Senior services renewal on November ballot for Knox County voters
If passed, the 5-year, 0.79-mill senior levy would generate $1,155,031 annually. Property owners would pay $28 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value.
Knox Community Hospital offers new robotic‑ assisted bronchoscopy for early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer
KCH announced this week that it is one of the first facilities in Ohio to use the groundbreaking Galaxy System for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer.
New book features chapter honoring Karen Buchwald Wright, enduring force behind Ariel Corp.
As the first anniversary of Karen Buchwald Wright’s death approaches, her influence remains deeply felt in Mount Vernon, throughout Knox County, across Ohio and around the nation.
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium reminds patrons to buy tickets only through official ticketing websites
The arts consortium and its event partners cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through unauthorized sellers or assist with refunds, exchanges, lost tickets, or other issues related to those purchases.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Watch for the elves in the Sycamores
A few years ago, a reader told me about a big Sycamore near Buckhannon, West Virginia, which he called the Pringle tree. I spoke with him about it two weekends after visiting the Jerome Fork sycamore with the Lions Club. At first, I didn’t believe his story — he’s usually…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 14.
‘Cook like you cook’: Knox County Career Center’s Mya Gonsalves competes on Hell’s Kitchen
From cooking alongside her grandmother to competing on “Hell’s Kitchen,” Mya Gonsalves has been chasing her culinary dreams since childhood.
Election 2026: Charland and Rivers vie for seat in Ohio Senate District 19
Ryan Rivers and Scott Charland will go head-to-head for the Ohio Senate’s 19th District seat in the November election.
AU Festival of Bands to host Mount Vernon, Crestview, Lucas & East Knox on Oct. 17
ASHLAND – Five high school marching bands from across the region will perform along with Ashland University’s Eagle Marching Band on Saturday, Oct. 17, during the annual Festival of Bands at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field. Performances begin at 7 p.m. (concessions open at 6 p.m.), and admission is free and…
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