2026 Knox County Fair: July 27 results
MOUNT VERNON — Galen Ruprecht, Knox County Career Center FFA, earned Supreme Champion, Senior Holstein Champion and Overall Senior Champion in the dairy show at the Knox County Fair on…
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2026 Knox County Fair: July 26 results
Down on the Farm 4-H Club was well represented at the 2026 market rabbit show on Sunday.
Mount Vernon alumnus takes over as new East Knox boys basketball coach
HOWARD — July is turning out to be a life-altering month for Will O’Hara. As he enters his 11th year as a coach, the Mount Vernon alum will do so…
Little Miss & Mr. Knox County 2026 crowned Sunday at the Knox County Fair
There were 25 contestants (7 Misters & 18 Misses) at the 2026 Knox County Fair Little Miss & Mr. event on Sunday.
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Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series hosts first race at Mohican State Park
NOMBS organizes about eight races per year. Upcoming races in 2026 include the Ohio state championship race Aug. 2 at West Branch, Sept. 6 in Toledo, Sept. 27 at Lake Milton and Oct. 11 at Vulture’s Knob.
Fredericktown police reports July 19 to July 25
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls July 19 to July 25.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 25
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 25.
Open Source: Did Mount Vernon violate the Open Meetings Act with a recent commission meeting?
Ohio’s Open Meetings Act requires public officials to take official action and conduct all deliberations on official business in open meetings unless the subject matter is specifically exempted by law.
Knox County planning commission accepts sketch for mobile home park at Pacemaker’s
Regional Planning Commission members last week approved early plans for mobile homes at the former Pacemakers Dragway and zoning changes for five townships.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 24
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 24.
Exchange Club recognizes residents, business for patriotic flag displays
The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County honored three local flag displays Friday as part of its “Proudly We Hail” Flag Recognition Program.
MVNU research on hellgrammites offers clues to stream health
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University faculty and an undergraduate researcher have published a second peer-reviewed journal article produced through the university’s Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR). The study, “Small-Scale Habitat Relationships of Corydalus cornutus Hellgrammites in Central Ohio Riffles,” by Dr. Jon P. Bossley, Division of Health…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 23
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on July 23.
Cadets from Knox, Licking County CAP units visit Air Force Museum
MOUNT VERNON — Cadets and adult volunteers from two local Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadrons experienced aviation history first-hand with a recent trip to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton. The 15 cadets from the Licking County Composite Squadron based in Newark and the Capt. Peter…
How does Owl Creek Conservancy preserve rural land in Knox County?
Owl Creek Conservancy has one goal: to conserve the rural character of Knox County for future generations.
Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days returns to Mid-Ohio for its 2-wheel celebration
LEXINGTON – The Mid-Ohio Motorcycle Jam kicks off tomorrow at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with the Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution this weekend, July 24 to 26, for one of the world’s largest two-wheel celebrations. This year marks the 34th edition overall of the legendary AMA Vintage…
Mount Vernon students spark bright futures through IBEW electrical pre-apprenticeship program
Students who finish are granted direct entry into Local 1105’s apprenticeship program, bypassing the aptitude test, interview and application process required of typical outside applicants.
Shorter waits, faster response: Early results positive for new Knox County JFS call center model
Initial indications are promising in terms of how staff have adapted and how the department is able to serve the community.
Mount Vernon police investigate shooting on Upper Fredericktown Road; woman found dead
Authorities arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident Thursday morning at a residence on Upper Fredericktown Road.
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