Families benefit as Knox County collects nearly $4.9 million in child support
Child Support Supervisor Cyndi Foor said the county collected $4,877,602 in child support between Jan. 1 and July 31.
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Mount Vernon’s Panera Bread location to close Sept. 1
Twelve years after it opened, the Mount Vernon Panera Bread will close September 1 due to underperformance
Otters, sloths and zebras, oh my! Westmeister Farm brings exotic wildlife to Richland County
Shawn Westmeister had two demands for Lynn when they got married: he didn’t want to live out in the country, and he didn’t want animals.
Clearly, he loves his wife.
2 years in the works: Total makeover projects new image for Mohican’s tourism corridor
With the completion of three ambitious projects, the campground and livery corridor between Mohican Adventures Fun Center and Route 97 has a whole new look and feel.
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 30
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Aug. 30.
Fredericktown police reports Aug. 23 through Aug. 29
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls Aug. 23 through Aug. 29.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 29
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Aug. 29.
Elyria man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse-related charges
CLEVELAND – A 47-year-old man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of sending, receiving, and possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM). He also pleaded guilty to coercing a 13-year-old girl to meet him for the purpose of sexual exploitation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Peaches provide summer sunshine from a jar
Peach pies have been a weakness of mine for many years. A friend’s wife from church made the most incredible peach pies I’ve ever tasted. I’m sorry to say that she passed away several years ago. She made peach pies from the peach trees he had in their orchard. He…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Aug. 28.
Newark comes from behind to spoil Mount Vernon’s home opener
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon’s home opener had a promising beginning, but the Yellow Jackets couldn’t maintain an early edge and fell 34-14 to Newark. Coach Mark Weber’s squad enjoyed a 7-0 lead in the second quarter, but the Wildcats’ Jason Giblin pocketed a pick-six and the momentum turned. Newark…
Aug. 28: Mount Vernon-area high school football roundup
Newark pulls away from Mount Vernon Newark handed Mount Vernon a tough 34-14 loss on Aug. 28 at Mount Vernon High School Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored. The Wildcats opened a narrow 14-7 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime. Newark…
Knox Community Hospital reopens internal medicine clinic in Mount Vernon
New Venture Drive site adds providers, procedures to fight chronic disease in Knox County.
Ashland County Humane Society helps state seize 72 dogs from Loudonville operation
Fifty adult dogs and 22 puppies were removed from the breeder, according to Tiffany Meyer, director of the Ashland County Humane Society.
Four measles cases diagnosed in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — As of Friday, there have been four measles cases identified in Knox County residents, according to a press release from Knox Public Health. The Ohio Department of Health is working with Knox Public Health (KPH) to follow up on potential exposures and promote opportunities for vaccination. KPH…
Knox Public Health announces vaccination clinic schedule
MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health is offering community clinics for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and flu vaccinations and reminds families to stay current on back-to school vaccinations. The MMR vaccination clinics started on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Middlebury Township Hall. The flu shot clinics will start on…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports for Aug. 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 27.
COTC prepares for central Ohio’s next big industries after Intel delay
COTC’s experience with Intel’s delay is changing how the college approaches Central Ohio’s next wave of industry and job opportunities.
Got a toilet in your yard? Clear Fork Cheer might be behind it
BELLVILLE — A hot pink toilet sitting along the side of the road might raise a few eyebrows. For Clear Fork cheerleaders, those brightly decorated porcelain thrones have become a source of laughter, competition and a new way to connect with the community. Clear Fork Cheer launched its Traveling Spirit…
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