Knox County Sheriff’s Office safely detonates old military explosives
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday on its Facebook page that officials discovered a deposit of old military explosives on North Sandusky Street. With the assistance…
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Open Source: Bargains are back — Ollie’s hits Mount Vernon in April
MOUNT VERNON — Bargain hunters, rejoice. Ollie’s, the iconic “good stuff cheap” storefront, known across the Midwest and beyond, is coming to Mount Vernon in April. The 43-year-old company, originally…
Open Source: What are Knox County schools doing after all the snow days?
MOUNT VERNON — Well, this winter has sucked the ever-loving life out of us all. Four inches of snow fell in 12 hours to kick off the winter misery in…
Lyme Disease cases in Mount Vernon climb in 2025
Health Commissioner Zach Green reports that the number of reported Lyme Disease cases in the city climbed 57 percent in 2025 compared to 2024,
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Dayton teen jailed after high-speed chase from Mansfield ends in Ashland
Jeremiah Mallory, 18, of Dayton, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a multi-county chase.
Mount Vernon freshman headed to Utah for national soccer championship
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon freshman Ethan Eggerton is making a significant impact on the soccer pitch beyond his high school field. The Yellow Jackets’ 15-year-old is a key member of Sporting Columbus Under 16 Soccer Club. The club won the NL PRO winter competition in Arizona, which qualified it…
Oscar-winner Paul Tazewell to speak at Kenyon’s 2026 commencement
GAMBIER — Paul Tazewell, the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, will be the featured speaker at Kenyon College’s 198th Commencement on May 16, 2026. Best known for his costume design for such films as “West Side Story,” “Harriet” and “Wicked” — which earned him…
SCAM ALERT: Arrest warrant phone scam targeting Knox County residents
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent public awareness alert regarding a recent increase in reports of a phone scam designed to intimidate residents into sending money under the threat of arrest. How the scam works Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive victims:…
Norwalk woman among 8 who plead guilty in Ohio human trafficking scheme
COLUMBUS — Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today. The group operated a human trafficking ring that forced women into prostitution at two illicit massage parlors in Warren: the…
Amish buggy crash injures 3, including 4-month-old child in Ashland County
A Tuesday crash involving a car and an Amish buggy resulted in the buggy’s three occupants being ejected.
HEAP assistance available for home energy bills
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of…
Solid waste district seeks Knox County representative
DELAWARE — The Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow Solid Waste District (DKMM) is looking for a Knox County resident with a general interest in waste reduction and sustainability to serve on the DKMM Policy Committee. Committee members assist DKMM in developing a plan for handling solid waste. They also identify which…
Study argues a way to protect the brain to prevent depression, cognitive impairment
CLEVELAND – Whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) saves lives by treating cancer that has spread to the brain, but it also causes long-standing brain damage. Fast Facts Many patients who go through radiation treatment later develop memory problems, thinking difficulties, and depression because the WBRT creates chronic oxidative stress in the brain. There are…
Walhonding women indicted on alleged aggravated arson charges
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury, in its most recent session, indicted Linda L. Lee, 43, of Walhonding on two counts of alleged aggravated arson which occurred on or about Feb. 4. Although both charges involve aggravated arson, the court listed Count One as a first-degree felony and…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 10.
Open Source: Who clears the snow from the Mansfield Avenue shared-use path?
MOUNT VERNON — Even before Winter Storm Fern dumped 14 inches of snow in Knox County, a Knox Pages reader asked who is responsible for clearing the snow from the shared-use path on Mansfield Avenue. Mount Vernon Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers said the city does not clear snow or treat…
Mount Vernon to apply for funds to remove contaminated soil, demolish asbestos-filled buildings
The city plans to apply for a brownfield grant to help remove contaminated soil and demolish asbestos-contaminated buildings.
Mount Vernon seeks firm to plan improvements at dangerous intersection
Council members are one step closer to designing a safer intersection on the north side of the city.
Rep. Hiner introduces resolution to dismantle Dept. of Education
COLUMBUS – State Representatives David Thomas (R- Jefferson) and Mark Hiner (R-Howard) have introduced a House resolution calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and the restoration of education authority to the states, local communities, and families. The resolution reaffirms constitutional principles of federalism and asserts that education…
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