Residents question need for 90 homes, push for safer cul-de-sac design for Croton Road development
At last week’s public hearing, neighbors raised concerns about traffic safety, cul-de-sac design, and whether the village’s sewer system can handle growth.
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Aug. 28.
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…
7 Brew breaks ground on Mount Vernon coffee shop
The construction timeline is about seven weeks, according to Matt Gagliano of Pittsburgh-based Foundry Real Estate Development.
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.
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