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.
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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.
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.
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Change in store for Knox County Regional Planning Commission
Severns resigned his executive secretary position effective Aug. 21. He also left his position with the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District and will become road foreman for Jefferson Township.
Dracula returns to the Renaissance after sold-out run
MANSFIELD, OHIO – He’s back. After a sold-out run last fall, the Renaissance Theatre’s terrifying stage adaptation of Dracula returns to the intimate Theatre 166 this October, bringing blood, jump scares, 70s rock, and a few new surprises along with it. Written and directed by Ryan Shealy and adapted from…
Gator Chomp: Centerburg’s Jackson Ballinger on why he chose to play football at Florida
Senior TE Jackson Ballinger is the guest this week on the Inside The Lines podcast.
Overdose can affect anyone in Knox County
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change to reduce the harms associated with drug use.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 26
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Wednesday.
Danville Local Schools take first step in developing strategic plan
Danville Superintendent Jason Snively is looking to make his school community better, while maintaining all that makes it great.
Husted: Helping Ohioans afford their first home
Dear friends and neighbors, For many Ohio families, owning a home is a cornerstone of their American Dream. Unfortunately, for too many working families, that dream feels out of reach. I believe hard work should open the door to opportunity, and that includes making it easier to achieve the goal…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 25
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 15.
Ohio AG announces $17.1B multistate settlement with Meta for safety measures on Instagram, Facebook
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement on Wednesday with Meta that will require the company to implement sweeping new safety measures designed to better protect children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. “With this historic settlement, Meta agrees to establish meaningful protections…
Knox County Transit, Food for the Hungry launch Caring Carts program
The program is an effort to improve food securement for riders who regularly shop for groceries and pick up food distributions.
Mansfield man killed in Tuesday night motorcycle crash
MANSFIELD – A Mansfield man was killed Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Wesley Perdue, 27, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. The incident took place on South Trimble Road near West Cook Road in Madison Township, at…
September First Friday celebrates school spirit at the final event of the season
MOUNT VERNON — School is back in session, and downtown Mount Vernon is ready to celebrate. Experience Mount Vernon will close out the 2026 First Friday season with September First Friday: School Spirit Night on Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Presented by the Parent Support Initiative of…
Mount Vernon company awarded $724K construction bid for Richland County Jail kitchen
Modern Builders was one of two companies that submitted bids for the project at the 18-year-old jail.
Trump: $3.15 million to expand pharmacy connectivity throughout rural Ohio communities
The Trump Administration announced Wednesday that $3.15 million investment is being delivered to strengthen pharmacy connectivity and improve care across rural communities in Ohio through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The investments will connect independent and retail pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient hospital pharmacies across Ohio’s…
Mount Vernon council renames park in honor of former councilman John Francis
Francis served on city council from 2011 to 2023. He was the catalyst behind a chronic nuisance abatement ordinance and a driving force in educating residents about drugs.
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