Open Source: What’s going on at the southeast corner of Yauger and Gilchrist roads?
The digging at Upper Gilchrist Road is part of the solution to resolve the nearly 20-year-old Knox cattle dam problem.
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Covenant Church uses Food For The Hungry grant to help feed 80-plus families each month
MOUNT VERNON — It was a busy beehive of activity at Covenant Christian Church in Mount Vernon when Tanner Cooper-Risser and Austin Swallow from Food For The Hungry of Knox…
Renovated historic homes offer unique getaway on North Bass Island
NORTH BASS ISLAND — Guests can now book their stay at historic homes on North Bass Island after the completion of a multi-year renovation effort. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources…
Knox County GOP honors Snow & Griffith at annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The evening also featured a keynote from lieutenant governor candidate Robert McColley, who laid out the Ramaswamy/McColley platform.
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 18
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 18.
Mount Vernon catches up on street repairs, eyes $3.57 million in 2027 projects
After completing only two projects in 2025, the city wrapped up nine more this year. Two more are still on the horizon for 2026.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 17
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Friday, July 17.
Knox County cadets receive promotions
MOUNT VERNON — The Capt. Peter Chapman II Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol has announced the following cadet promotions for the month of July 2026. Cadet Airmen Neomi Hoskins and Abigail Hudson have been promoted to Cadet Airmen 1st Class upon completion of the General Hap Arnold Achievement of the Civil…
Danville man pleads not guilty in connection with planned attack at White House
COLUMBUS — Danville’s Tycen Proper was one of two men to plead not guilty Thursday for their alleged roles in a planned attack on the UFC cage-fighting show at the White House on June 14. Proper, 19, and Chandler Scaggs, 21, of Chapmanville, West Virginia, entered the pleas before U.S.…
Man arrested in Morrow County indicted for 2024 murder of his 3-year-old son in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Alex Morris, 31, was charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, child endangering (two counts) and permitting child abuse in a 2-year-old case in Richland County. Morris was indicted by a Richland County grand jury in June. Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher met with media on Thursday to…
Smoke overhead, heavy music below: Inkcarceration opens under hazy skies
It was the familiar opening-day scene despite the smoky skies overhead.
Medical Mutual awards East Knox grad Ariel Atkinson $10,000 scholarship
The Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund for Customer Schools recognizes outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to community.
Knox County Fair joins competition to support local food banks and encourage youth leadership in agriculture
This friendly competition among Ohio county fairs encourages youth leaders to collaborate with their local community to collect food donations for local food banks throughout their county fair.
Ariel-Foundation Park to honor Mount Vernon native Paul Lynde with free screening of Bye Bye Birdie
The event is part of Ohio Goes to the Movies, a statewide film series celebrating Ohio’s connections to the motion picture industry as part of the state’s America 250 celebration.
Retinal screenings available at Knox Community Hospital vision clinic
Retinal screenings use specialized imaging to capture detailed pictures of the back of the eye without the need for dilating eye drops.
Knox Community Hospital begins new capital campaign
MOUNT VERNON – At the start of the year, the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital began its new capital campaign, Accelerating the Future of Cancer Care. The goal is to raise $1.2 million for a new state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (LINAC) to enhance radiation therapy at the Center for Cancer Care.…
Open Source: How many Flock cameras are operating in Knox County?
Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan discusses how, why and when Flock cameras are being used throughout the city.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on Thursday.
‘It doesn’t make sense, but it’s what we do’: Tales from Inkcarceration’s pre-party
Inkcarceration’s pre-party outside the Warehouse Tavern brought the intensity to kick off the festival weekend.
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